Workday HCM Solution Architect

Workday HCM Solution Architect

Job Title :  Sr. Principal

Who You’ll Work With

We are seeking an experienced Workday Implementation and Solutions Lead to join our team and play a critical role in engaging with clients, estimating project scope, crafting compelling sales collateral, and architecting and delivering on projects. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Workday Financials and HCM implementations and ongoing support, a strong understanding of client business drivers, and the ability to translate client requests into thoughtful and value-driven solutions. This role partners closely with sales to guide the client through complex requests, crafting tailored solutions, and delivering high-impact sales collateral that resonates.

This role may be based in any of our Slalom US based office locations.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate closely with sales teams and clients to understand client challenges and Workday-related project requests.
• Lead the solutioning for Workday projects, providing guidance, best practices and methodology approaches.
• Develop detailed project estimates, including scope, timelines, resources, and budgets.
• Create persuasive sales and pitch collateral that clearly articulates the value proposition and tailored solution design.
• Participate in client presentations to articulate the proposed solution and address questions.
• Work with delivery teams to ensure smooth handoff from sales to project execution.
• Stay current with Workday product updates, industry trends, and competitive landscape to continuously enhance solution offerings.
• Support pre-sales activities such as RFP responses and sales leads.
• Collaborate across Slalom practices and offices to deliver a holistic and coordinated solution.
• Help Slalom grow through the creation of IP and education of our consultants.
• Lead Workday implementations across multiple clients, managing scope, timeline, resources, and budget.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients during the implementation lifecycle.
• Oversee functional consultants and technical teams to ensure cohesive delivery.
• Manage project risks and issues, providing timely resolution and escalation when necessary.
• Provide guidance on Workday best practices and industry standards.
• Ability to travel up to 25%, as needed.

What You’ll Bring

About Us

Slalom is a purpose-led, global business and technology consulting company. From strategy to implementation, our approach is fiercely human. In six countries and 43 markets, we deeply understand our customers—and their customers—to deliver practical, end-to-end solutions that drive meaningful impact. Backed by close partnerships with over 400 leading technology providers, our 10,000+ strong team helps people and organizations dream bigger, move faster, and build better tomorrows for all. We’re honored to be consistently recognized as a great place to work, including being one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For seven years running. Learn more at slalom.com.

Compensation and Benefits

Slalom prides itself on helping team members thrive in their work and life. As a result, Slalom is proud to invest in benefits that include meaningful time off and paid holidays, parental leave, 401(k) with a match, a range of choices for highly subsidized health, dental, & vision coverage, adoption and fertility assistance, and short / long-term disability. We also offer yearly $350 reimbursement account for any well-being-related expenses, as well as discounted home, auto, and pet insurance.

Slalom is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For this position, the base salary pay range for a Senior Principal is $140,000-258,000. In addition, individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. Actual compensation will depend upon an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors. The salary pay range is subject to change and may be modified at any time.

EEO and Accommodations

Slalom is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting, developing and retaining highly qualified talent who empower our innovative teams through unique perspectives and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Slalom will also consider qualified applications with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Slalom welcomes and encourages applications from individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates during all aspects of the selection process. Please advise the talent acquisition team or contact accomodationrequest@slalom.com if you require accommodations during the interview process.

We will accept applications until October 20, 2025