What are the responsibilities and job description for the Workday Solution Architect position at Slalom?
Job Title: Sr. Principal
Who You’ll Work With
The Workday Solution Architect is a member of Slalom’s Enterprise Business Applications team, working in partnership with our clients to ensure maximum value out of their Workday investment.
We are seeking an experienced Workday Solutions Lead to join our team and play a critical role in engaging with clients, estimating project scope, and crafting compelling sales collateral. 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
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 inclusion, diversity, and equity in the workplace. 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 if you require accommodations during the interview process. We will accept applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is selected for the position.
We will accept applications until October 20, 2025
Who You’ll Work With
The Workday Solution Architect is a member of Slalom’s Enterprise Business Applications team, working in partnership with our clients to ensure maximum value out of their Workday investment.
We are seeking an experienced Workday Solutions Lead to join our team and play a critical role in engaging with clients, estimating project scope, and crafting compelling sales collateral. 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.
- Ability to travel up to 25%, as needed.
- 5 years of experience in Workday sales and solutioning. Preferably with Workday implementation and support experience.
- Ability to lead strategic discussions with executive stakeholders
- Proven ability to multi-task and handle various projects simultaneously to drive timely results
- Strong understanding of Workday modules such as HCM, Financials, Payroll, or Recruiting. Workday Financials knowledge required.
- Proven ability to estimate Workday project scope and timeline accurately.
- Experience in creating compelling sales offerings, collateral and participating in client pitches.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including sales, delivery, and product management.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, or a related field; Workday certifications preferred.
- Ability to see around corners thinking about both the big picture and individual needs
- Willingness to travel as required.
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 inclusion, diversity, and equity in the workplace. 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 if you require accommodations during the interview process. We will accept applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is selected for the position.
We will accept applications until October 20, 2025
Salary : $140,000 - $258,000
