Workday HCM Functional Manager

We are seeking a highly experienced Workday Functional Manager to lead and deliver enterprise-level Workday HCM solutions within a Big 4–equivalent consulting environment.
This role is ideal for a senior professional with deep functional expertise in Workday, strong leadership capabilities, and proven experience managing complex implementations and post-go-live support engagements for large, global clients.

The Workday Functional Manager will act as a trusted advisor, ensuring high-quality delivery, optimizing Workday HCM processes, and leading multidisciplinary teams in dynamic, high-impact projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Workday HCM functional delivery, including implementations, enhancements, and ongoing support engagements.
• Serve as functional lead and subject matter expert across core modules: HCM, Talent, Recruitment, and Learning.
• Oversee day-to-day service delivery, ensuring alignment with project timelines, scope, quality standards, and client expectations.
• Manage and mentor functional consultants, fostering performance, accountability, and professional growth.
• Act as the primary point of contact for senior client stakeholders, providing strategic guidance and clear communication.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying optimization opportunities and leveraging Workday releases and best practices.
• Support delivery planning, effort estimation, risk management, and issue resolution across multiple engagements.
• Collaborate with internal teams within a global consulting model to ensure consistent, scalable delivery.

Required Qualifications (Must Have)

• Minimum 10 years of overall professional experience, preferably within consulting or enterprise environments.
• At least 6 years of hands-on experience as a Workday Functional Consultant.
• Proven experience in Workday implementations and production support.
• Strong functional expertise in at least 2 of the following mandatory modules:
  • Workday HCM
  • Talent
  • Recruitment
  • Learning
• Active Workday Certification (mandatory and non-negotiable).
• Experience leading teams and managing functional workstreams at Manager level.
• Fluent English (100%), both written and spoken – non-negotiable.
• Bachelors degree completed; professional license or degree certificate required.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)

• Experience working in a Big 4 or equivalent global consulting firm.
• Exposure to Workday Integrations (not required as a core skill).
• Experience working with enterprise-level or multinational clients.
• Familiarity with global delivery models and distributed teams.