Workday Implementation Consultant - Core HCM Lead - Manager

PwC
New York, NY
Specialty/Competency: Workday
Industry/Sector: Not Applicable
Time Type: Full time
Travel Requirements: Up to 80%

At PwC, our people in business application consulting specialise in consulting services for a variety of business applications, helping clients optimise operational efficiency. These individuals analyse client needs, implement software solutions, and provide training and support for seamless integration and utilisation of business applications, enabling clients to achieve their strategic objectives. Those in Workday human capital at PwC will focus on providing consulting services for Workday human capital management (HCM) applications. You will analyse client requirements, implement HCM software solutions, and provide training and support for seamless integration and utilisation of Workday HCM applications. Working in this area, you will enable clients to optimise their human resources processes, enhance talent management, and achieve their strategic objectives.

Enhancing your leadership style, you motivate, develop and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team member’s unique strengths, and managing performance to deliver on client expectations. With your growing knowledge of how business works, you play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our Firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. You embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

  • Analyse and identify the linkages and interactions between the component parts of an entire system.
  • Take ownership of projects, ensuring their successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion.
  • Partner with team leadership to ensure collective ownership of quality, timelines, and deliverables.
  • Develop skills outside your comfort zone, and encourage others to do the same.
  • Effectively mentor others.
  • Use the review of work as an opportunity to deepen the expertise of team members.
  • Address conflicts or issues, engaging in difficult conversations with clients, team members and other stakeholders, escalating where appropriate.
  • Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

The Opportunity
As part of the Workday HCM Lead team you lead the HCM Core workstream while having experience with at least three Workday implementations. As a Manager you lead teams and manage client accounts, focusing on strategic planning and mentoring junior staff. You are accountable for project success and maintaining standards. Enhancing your leadership style, you motivate, develop and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team member’s unique strengths, and managing performance to deliver on client expectations. With your growing knowledge of how business works, you play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our Firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and core principles in a meaningful way. You embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same.

Responsibilities
- Direct client accounts and confirm project success
- Mentor and guide junior staff, promoting their development
- Enhance team strengths to meet client expectations
- Execute strategic planning and maintain exceptional standards
- Apply technology and innovation to improve project outcomes
- Build and nurture meaningful client relationships
- Uphold integrity and authenticity in professional interactions
- Evaluate business processes to identify areas for improvement

What You Must Have
- Bachelor's Degree
- 6 years of experience

- Workday Pro certification(s)

What Sets You Apart
- Master's Degree in Business Administration/Management, Human Resources Management, Organizational Management, Computer and Information Science preferred
- Workday Services functional certification(s) preferably HCM Core and/or Engagement Manager certification
- Leading HCM Core workstream with at least three successful Workday implementations
- Gathering business requirements through facilitating discovery and design workshops
- Leading functional discovery and design sessions
- Providing recommendations based on leading practices
- Managing touchpoints with related Workday functional modules
- Supervising teams to create an atmosphere of trust
- Coaching staff including providing timely meaningful feedback

Learn more about how we work:

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy:

As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law. 

For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless otherwise set forth on the following webpage. Please visit this link for information about anticipated application deadlines:

The salary range for this position is: $99,000 - $232,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link:
Posted 2026-02-18

Recommended Jobs

Corporate Banking - Capital Management - Director - NAM/LATAM

Citi
New York, NY

At Citi, we get to connect millions of people across hundreds of cities and countries every day. And we've been doing it for more than 200 years. We do this through our unparalleled global network. W…

View Details
Posted 2026-02-15

Accounting Clerk

Staffworks
Oriskany, NY

Staffworks is seeking a motivated Entry-Level Accounting Clerk to join our team! This role supports the Accounts Receivable function and helps ensure timely and accurate payment for goods and servi…

View Details
Posted 2026-02-03

Director, Datacenter Energy Strategy and Partnerships

Fluidstack
New York, NY

About Fluidstack At Fluidstack, we’re building the infrastructure for abundant intelligence. We partner with top AI labs, governments, and enterprises - including Mistral, Poolside, Black Forest L…

View Details
Posted 2026-02-09

Product Manager - AI Solutions

Unified
New York, NY

About Us We are a nationally recognized broadcast media company with over 10,000 employees, leading the way in audio entertainment and advertising solutions across the U.S. Historically rooted in …

View Details
Posted 2025-10-24

Senior Software Engineer

Capitalize
New York, NY

About Us: Capitalize is a mission-driven company solving critical problems in the $20 trillion retirement savings market with delightful products, scalable technology, and a world-class team. …

View Details
Posted 2026-02-10

Class A CDL A OTR driver. Job

Thanos trading llc
Newburgh, NY

Class A CDL A OTR driver. Job Safely operate a tractor-trailer truck Properly track and document activity log Report any issues or incidents to dispatch Inspect truck before and after trip CDL Tru…

View Details
Posted 2026-01-29

Director of Alliances

ScaleOps
New York, NY

ScaleOps is the leader in real-time automated cloud resource management, transforming how DevOps teams operate cloud-native application infrastructures. Backed by top-tier venture capital firms and s…

View Details
Posted 2026-02-03

Billing & Collections Specialist (English/Hebrew)

Agora
New York, NY

Agora is a leading SaaS and FinTech platform transforming how real estate investment firms manage their capital, investors, and operations. Trusted by 700+ GPs, owners/operators, and investment firms…

View Details
Posted 2026-02-16

Director of Finance

Lumsden McCormick CPA
Buffalo, NY

POSITION: Director of Finance Lumsden McCormick is seeking a strategic and hands-on Director of Finance to lead and manage the firm’s complete accounting function. This is a high-impact leadership…

View Details
Posted 2026-02-18

Physician

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing
Bronx County, NY

Physician - Bronx, NY (#1600)  Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance Flexible Spending Account Paid Time Off, Retirement Savings Commuter Benefits program Visa Sponsorship opportunities…

View Details
Posted 2026-02-19