Workday Integration Architect

Position: Workday Integration Architect.

Job Description Overview

Quasent is looking for a Workday Architect for a 12-month Integration project. This will be an on-site position in Columbus, OH. Utility/Energy industry.

Role Summary:

You will be responsible for leading configuration and integration of Workday HCM and/or Financial Management solution sand designing, implementing, and optimizing Workday solutions across modules such as HCM, Finance, Payroll, and other Workday applications to meet business needs.

We run Workday alongside Peoplesoft and IBM Maximo.

Environment. Workday/Peoplesoft/IBM Maximo.

Industry: Utilities

Project need: Integration of Workday alongside current Peoplesoft and IBM Maximo environment.

Responsibilities:

• Integration of Workday alongside current Peoplesoft and IBM Maximo environment.
• Architect integrations between Workday and upstream/downstream systems including Peoplesoft, IBM Maximo (procurement and enterprise asset management), benefits providers, payroll vendors, and data warehouses using EIB's, Workday Studio, Core Connectors.
• Design the procurement and asset management data flow between Workday Financials/Procurement and IBM Maximo ensuring accurate vendor, asset, and cost-center alignment across systems
• You will own data conversion and migration strategy for the transition from Peoplesoft to Workday including coexistence architecture during phased rollouts while Peoplesoft and Maximo remain in production.
• Lead testing strategy.
• Translate business requirements into scalable Workday Architecture.
• Our environment runs Workday alongside Peoplesoft and IBM Maximo.
• Lead end to end Workday solutions architecture across HCM Payroll, Financials.
• Design and govern the Workday security model (domain and business process security groups), business proecess framework and organizational structures.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define scalable, efficient configurations for HCM, Finance, Payroll, and other modules.
• Oversee Workday module implementations, upgrades, and enhancements, ensuring best practices, timelines, and budgets are met.
• Provide technical leadership during project execution, including configuration, customization, and optimization.
• Design and manage integrations between Workday and other enterprise systems, ensuring data consistency, security, and reliability

What you bring to the table:

Required Qualifications:

• 8 plus years implementing or architecting Workday solutions including at least 1 full-lifecycle implementation as a Lead Architect.
• Direct experience integrating Workday with IBM Maximo in a utility or asset-intensive industry.
• Senior level experience with in Workday HCM and or Financial Management configuration, security, and business process framework.
• Hands on experience with Workday integration tools (Studio EIB, Core Connectors) and REST/SOAP-based integration patterns.
• Experience leading data conversion and migration from Peoplesoft to Workday.
• A Workday Pro certification in a relevant module (HCM, Integrations, Financials or similar.)
• Stay current with Workday releases, enhancements, and industry best practices.
• Work closely with IT, HR, Finance, and other departments to deliver solutions that meet all stakeholder needs.
• Prior Energy, Power, or Utility industry experience a plus.
• Lead cross-functional teams, mentor junior architects, and contribute to thought leadership in Workday architecture.

Key Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience : Typically 7–10+ years in Workday implementation, with at least 2 years in a senior architect or leadership role.
• Prior experience with Peoplesoft -to-Workday migrations,
• Technical Skills : Proficiency in Workday HCM, Financials, Payroll, integrations, reporting, security, and configuration.
• Utilities industry experience.
• Certifications : Workday Certified Professional or higher preferred.