Workday Solution Architect
Posted 1 week ago by Intuition IT – Intuitive Technology Recruitment
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Reading, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Workday Solution Architect role requires a degree in Computing or a related field, with significant experience in managing complex integration projects and high availability design in large transaction environments. The position demands expertise in HRIS solutions, particularly Workday, and the ability to lead a technical team while effectively communicating with various stakeholders. The candidate must be proactive, adaptable, and capable of delivering results in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement HRIS solutions, preferably Workday, in large retail organizations.
- Manage complex integration projects and coordinate with multiple vendors in a multi-country environment.
- Lead and motivate a technical team to achieve project objectives.
- Utilize TOGAF and ITIL methodologies in project delivery.
- Communicate technical issues effectively to non-technical stakeholders.
- Identify user issues and manage expectations proactively.
- Travel within Europe and work flexible hours as required.
Key Skills:
- Degree in Computing or business discipline or equivalent.
- Experience in high availability design and deployment.
- Proven track record in managing large scale development projects.
- Knowledge of HRIS solutions, particularly Workday.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with TOGAF and ITIL methodologies.
- Familiarity with enterprise architecture tools such as Ardoq.
- Ability to work under pressure and deliver results on time.
- High energy, curious mindset, and a positive attitude.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Reading
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Qualifications: Educated to degree level in a Computing or business discipline or equivalent. Exposure of mission critical High Availability design and deployment in large transaction volume environments Previous experience of managing complex integration projects in a highly pressurised environment is a prerequisite. Experience of setting and managing project development with a wide range of vendors to support solutions in a multi-country environment Previous experience of managing large scale development projects is required. Knowledge, skills & experience: Successful design of HRIS solutions particularly in large complex retail organisations - experience of implementing Workday is preferable The Technology Solution Architect must be an excellent communicator, an effective problem solver and be well able to motivate an existing strong technical team. Experience in TOGAF and ITIL methodologies and designing delivering using these Experience in use of Enterprise architecture tools such as Ardoq. Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally to a wide range of people at all levels including communicating complex technical issues to non-technical user base. Experience identifying and understanding user issues and managing user expectations. Pro-active and hands on - responds purposefully to events. High level of energy, curious minded, a positive can-do attitude. Ability to operate within a highly pressurised and fast paced environment, consistently delivering results and achieving corporate objectives on time and within the agreed parameters. Ability to travel within Europe and work flexible hours as required.