Workday - Solution Architect

Join to apply for the Workday - Solution Architect role at KPMG Canada 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Overview At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world. KPMG has a significant Workday practice in Canada, with team members across the nation (spanning regions such as Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto and the GTA, Montreal and Halifax). Our team includes various Workday Product Leads, as well as some of the very first Workday-certified Consultants in the country. KPMG is a Platinum partner to Workday and has been recognized as one of the top HR Transformation and Workday implementation providers by third party analysts such as Vanguard and ALM. What You Will Do Leading business development activities such as identification, proposal development, and other pursuit activities; work with the appropriate KPMG resources from other service lines/industries in collaboration with the Partner. Planning and managing engagements under the leadership of the Partner Building relationships with clients and their teams Leading client engagements and teams to successful outcomes with a focus on supporting your team, client needs and generating value Building long-term business relationships with senior client personnel and executives through engagements and networking in professional organizations. Working with senior KPMG leaders to understand, enhance and integrate service offerings across the service line. What You Bring To The Role Minimum of five years of experience with Workday implementation and upgrade experience with strong client services orientation and accustomed to taking an active role in executing projects Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field from an accredited college/university Experience with Workday HCM advisory engagements for a variety of clients, with responsibilities including process design, package implementation lifecycle support and project reviews Experience leading and supporting business development activities such as deal qualification, proposal development, and other pursuit activities Experience working in a client facing role with both technical and functional stakeholders, strong relationship management skills and a passion for client satisfaction and delivery excellence. Superior communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as the ability to communicate with client stakeholders and leadership. Workday HCM certification is a definite asset (Please note that any candidate hired by KPMG into this position that doesn\'t currently hold the aforementioned certification will be required to secure one within three months from the commencement of employment) Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to clearly identify and define problems and develop creative solutions to meet client needs. Travel may be up to 25%. Providing you with the support you need to be at your best Our Values, The KPMG Way Integrity , we do what is right | Excellence , we never stop learning and improving | Courage , we think and act boldly | Together , we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better , we do what matters KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice. Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling . Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Full-time Job function Engineering and Information Technology Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at KPMG Canada by 2x Get notified about new Solutions Architect jobs in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada . Other related roles Solutions Architect (Cloud, Software & Enterprise IT) System Architect - N.A. Service Delivery Group Team Lead, Software Development - Bahamas Service Delivery Group Team Lead, Software Development - International Service Delivery Group Senior Solutions Architect, Professional Services Senior Manager, Oracle - Solution Architect Software Architect – Enterprise Private Cloud Infrastructure & AI Workloads #J-18808-Ljbffr