Workday PMO Solution Architect-NY- Remote - 2 PM - 10.30 PM IST TimeZone

Workday PMO Solution Architect-NY- Remote - 2 PM - 10.30 PM IST TimeZone

note : 2 PM - 10.30 PM IST TimeZone ( 3.30 AM CST to 12 noon in USA)

Requisition Name: EA-WRKD-Workday PMO Solution-Team Lea-NY-032326

Comments: THIS IS URGENT. THEY NEED CANDIDATES ASAP BUT ONLY SUBMIT THE BEST. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE LET ME KNOW

Start Date: 3/23/2026

Duration: 40 Weeks

Services Location: NY/Melville / Remote -

Description Of Services:
Job Description: Client-Side Workday PMO & Solution Architect

Summary: We require a highly skilled Workday PMO & Solution Architect to act as a critical client-side advocate CLIENT for our ongoing Workday implementation. The project is currently experiencing delays in both timeline and deliverables, and we need a leader who can overcome methodology gaps where the standard "Workday Way" is acting as a shield, preventing the resolution of actual project gaps. This role is essential to assess the true health of the project, move beyond high-level theory, and lead the project in the right direction to ensure our business requirements are met.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Proactive Problem Identification & Resolution (Leading to the Right Way):

• Root Cause Analysis, Visualization & Corrective Action:

o Go beyond surface-level assessments to identify and visualize the root causes of delays in timelines and deliverables.

o Make complex project issues transparent and easy to understand for all stakeholders

o Proactively propose recovery plans to get the project back on track.

• Improvement Proposals:

o Proactively formulate and present improvement plans to resolve critical issues and fix dysfunctional project management processes without needing manager supervision

2. Stakeholder Engagement, Information Gathering & Solution Coordination:

• Active Dialogue & Information Gathering

o Actively engage in dialogue with various stakeholders across Vendor, HR, IT, and management to gather critical background information and deeply understand Client 's specific requirements and problems to make solutions.

• Material Creation & Alignment:

o Create clear, actionable meeting materials and documentation to facilitate constructive discussions. Lead the coordination and adjustment of solution proposals, effectively bridging the gaps between Project Management (PM), Business/Solution needs, and Workday Technical execution.

3. Deep Dive Execution &CLIENT Advocacy:

• Hands-on Gap Closure:

o Act strictly as the client's advocate ("Client Hat"). Move beyond high-level theory to deeply dive into Client 's specific requirements, problems, and actively bridge the gap between PM, Business/Solution, and Workday Tech to implement viable solutions.

• Technical & Architectural Guidance:

o Directly oversee the quality of the Workday configuration, provide hands-on technical guidance to resolve existing configuration blockers, and ensure complex business objectives are accurately translated into the system.

4. Actionable Client-Side Inspection & Deliverable Assurance:

• Feedback to Resolution:

o Review all vendor deliverables strictly from the Client's perspective.

o Do not merely report defects; track and manage defect resolution, holding the vendor accountable and ensuring the effectiveness of fixes through to complete closure.

• Realistic Milestone Management (Reality Check):

o Conduct a rigorous reality check on whether delivery dates are truly achievable given constraints. If unachievable, formulate, propose, and drive a realistic, revised project plan without waiting for manager supervision.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience:

o Extensive experience in managing or advising on Workday implementations for large-scale companies (5000+ employees).

o Proven track record of handling complex global requirements, specifically involving payroll in multiple countries/statuses and Expatriates (Expats) management.

• Knowledge & Technical Skills:

o Strong foundational knowledge across three key pillars: Project Management (PM), Business/Solution architecture, and Workday Technology.

o Deep understanding of Workday HCM and Payroll to effectively evaluate vendor configurations and technical proposals.

• Problem Solving & Soft Skills:

o Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to find proactive solutions, resolve critical issues, and improve dysfunctional project management processes.

o Ability to identify problems and suggest concrete ideas proactively without the need for manager supervision or micro-management.

o Proven ability to translate complex business requirements into actionable plans and communicate effectively across technical teams and management stakeholders.

o This person needs to be able to identify problems and suggest ideas without manager supervision / micromanagement.

Deliverables:
-Process Flows -Mentor and Knowledge transfer to client project team members -Participate as primary, co and/or contributing author on any and all project deliverables associated with their assigned areas of responsibility -Participate in data conversion and data maintenance -Provide best practice and industry specific solutions -Advise on and provide alternative (out of the box) solutions -Provide thought leadership as well as hands on technical configuration/development as needed. -Participate as a team member of the functional team -Perform other duties as assigned.