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Sr. Associate - Projects

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This job is for a Sr. Associate - Projects at Cognizant in Malaysia. You will guide clients through Workday implementation and need technical aptitude. You might like this job because it offers mentorship opportunities and a collaborative work environment with a global community.

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Kuala Lumpur, KL-Level 30, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur

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Job Summary

Workday Financials Consultant - Malaysia

Cognizant is seeking a Workday Integration Principal Consultant to be based in Kuala Lumpur. As a Principal Consultant you will guide clients through the transformation implementation and operation phases of a Workday implementation. Additionally you must have a technical aptitude and be capable of configuring the product to meet the business requirements and design specifications.


Responsibilities

Leverage your expertise to recommend the best solution based on the client’s requirements budget and timeline maintaining flexibility to adapt the scope as additional needs arise.Work closely with key business and IT stakeholders to confirm requirements consider design alternatives facilitate discussions and ultimately drive requirements sign-off.Perform multiple tasks with limited direction keeping the client project team and Engagement Manager updated on project progress and any changes.Evaluate communicate and coordinate the technical impacts of application configuration decisions.Create detailed system interface specifications field mappings and system process designs.Develop test and deploy integrations to meet business requirements.Facilitate knowledge transfer educating clients on managing and operating interfaces to and from a SaaS platform.Track issues and risks communicate status and escalate concerns to project management when necessary.Review solution architectures and components to analyze client requirements for integration processes ensuring compliance with standards.

Engage in advanced integration tasks and technical enhancements such as Workday Extend and Workday Orchestrate for integration deployment as needed.Assist the team with data conversion activities including data migration tenant build and validation as required.Act as a mentor to fellow consultants and analysts supporting them with shadow assignments and skill development.Actively participate in training and internal knowledge-sharing opportunities to further develop and share expertise within the organization.

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Management Information Systems Industrial Engineering Computer Science or other engineering discipline preferred
  • Ideally 3-5 years of consulting experience
  • Workday Integration Workday StudioTM and Workday CCTPPTM certification preferred
  • Project experience in a technical or techno-functional role on one or more ERP implementation projects using SOA tools (SAP NetWeaver Oracle Fusion Workday Studio or other middleware platform)
  • Demonstrated proficiency with web service technologies (REST JSON SOAP HTTP SSL PGP SAML etc)
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication capabilities; able to communicate effectively with diverse people and individuals at various levels within the organization
  • Thrive on simultaneously operating at multiple levels and managing multiple responsibilities.
  • Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic growing ecosystem with minimal supervision
  • Passion for exceptional customer service and collaboration.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to effectively manage customer expectations. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite particularly Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint programs.
  • The Cognizant community:
    We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

    • Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
    • We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
    • We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
    • We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.

    About us:
    Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

    Our commitment to diversity and inclusion:
    Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, champions equity and values inclusion. We are dedicated to nurturing a community where everyone feels heard, accepted and welcome. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.

    Disclaimer: 
    Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

    Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.


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    Cognizant helps companies modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they stay ahead in a fast-changing world. Cognizant engineers modern businesses. As one of the largest global professional services companies we help clients modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they can stay ahead in our fast-changing world. Together, we’re improving everyday life. As...