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TheSeniorManager, Consulting Servicesshould be a"go to" practice leaderthatprovidesexpert guidance, advice, and development support to theConsulting managementteam andtheirsubsequentteam members. This individual willassistthe sales team withsalesactivitiessuch asorals, estimations, andStatements of Work (SOW's).This person works closely with Engagement Managers, Project Managers, Managing Consultants, andleads, and actsas a liaison between theConsultingteam and executive management.This person willassistinidentifyingbusiness needs, staffing projects, and ensuring that the work/life balance of our consultants ismonitoredand adjusted appropriately.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Oversight:

• Oversight responsibility for projects across the practice.

• Oversee andassistEngagement Managersand team members when needed toidentifyproject needs, reduceriskand develop solutions and strategies.

Sales Support:

• Support the RFP response and pursuit process for Consulting work.

Project Work:

• Guide the customer through facilitated design sessions and configuration decisions based on best practices and an understanding of the customer's unique business requirements at all stages of the project.

• Regularly engage and support the client through all phases of the project, ensuring a smooth transfer from legacy systems to the Workday HCM solution.

• Perform multiple tasks under limited direction, while regularly keeping the client, your project team, and your Engagement Manager abreast of changes or progress related to the project.

• Take a leadership position on a project, or as a Cognizant or Workday product Partner Lead and/or Delivery Assurance Reviewer.

• Display your hands-onexpertiseof the software,with the ability to configure multiple areas of Workday HCM.

Team Leadership:

• Assistin the recruitment, development, and management of a diverse, remote team of consultants supporting Workday applications.

• Promote a team-oriented,challengingand innovative work environment.

• Lead and manageSenior Managers and/or Managing Consultants to ensureconsultantsto ensure theyare adhering to the activities, processes and procedures outlined in Workday andthe CynergyImplementation Methodology.

• Drive team and individuals to achieve high customer satisfaction levels.

• Ability toestablishimmediate credibility withclients andwithin the company; can build consensus and achieve goals through influence.

• Ability to build trust-basedrelationshipandidentifyand foster business development opportunities.

People Development:

• Performroleof mentor and coach.

• Analyze team skills andprovide forcross training tomaintainteams' ability to staff projects appropriately.

• Advise management team on team members' level of expertise and availability.

Performance Management:

• Establish direct reports' goals and objectives during the bi-annual review process.

• Direct the collection of performance feedback from customer and engagement/project manager on a quarterly basis or upon completion of project for your entire team.

• Direct the collection of all internal contributions for teammembers assuring data is received by HR on a quarterly basis.

• Drive bi-annual performance review process for the Consulting team.

Skills & Requirements:

• Possess7-10years of WorkdayHCM(or otherHCM platform) Consulting implementation experience.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

• Proven experience leading a virtual teamfor 3+ years.

• Required characteristics: fast learner, detail oriented, decisive, and enjoyfast pacedwork environments.

• Must work well within and across teams to get thingsaccomplished.

• Possess sales engagement experience estimating andpresenting toprospects.

• Minimal travel required, but must be willing to travel onsite as needed

• Eligible for SC Clearance - you must have been a UK resident for the last five years and be legally entitled to work in the UK

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Why choose Cognizant:

• Entrepreneurial environment that welcomes your ideas
• Opportunity to do great work
• Outreach programs that support communities and tap into your volunteer spirit
• Learning opportunities to help current needs and advancement
• Global operations, with opportunities in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific
• An abundance of Affinity groups to meet your needs

Cognizant Core Values:

• Work as One: We think beyond roles, relying on each other's strengths to win as a team.
• Raise the Bar: We always aim for excellence in how we work and what we deliver.
• Dare to Innovate: We push boundaries and take chances to reimagine what's possible.
• Do the Right Thing: We all lead with integrity and always make the ethical choice.
• Own It: We own the outcomes for our company, colleagues, and community.