Workday Solution Architecht

VirtualResource (VR) is a boutique consultancy supporting companies to optimise their HR and Workday systems. We strive to be the go-to company that partners with businesses to optimise their HR technology landscape.

Our people are our most important asset

• We recognise the need for a committed, skilled and loyal team and strive to create a working environment that is flexible, caring and considerate of all needs.
• We attract the best people and reward them appropriately
• Staff development and upskilling are core to what we do

Job Description

Responsibilities will include:

• Providing architectural leadership and advisory services across multiple Workday client engagements.

• Designing and recommending cross-platform Workday solutions aligned to business requirements and strategic objectives.

• Translating business and technical requirements into practical technology solutions.

• Evaluating architectural options and recommending the most effective and scalable approach.

• Leading the management of technical risks, issues, and solution decisions throughout project lifecycles.

• Acting as a trusted advisor to project teams, functional leads, and stakeholders.

• Mentoring, coaching, and developing Product Leads and other team members.

• Driving continuous learning and ensuring teams remain current on the latest Workday functionality and enhancements.

• Collaborating with sales, marketing, training, and delivery teams to develop thought leadership and solution content.

• Supporting custom Workday solution development and providing guidance on complex client requirements.

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, vendors, Workday product owners, and industry stakeholders.

• Leading presentations, solution demonstrations, and architectural discussions with both technical and business audiences.

Must Have Skills Required

Experience

• Minimum 10 years' experience within the IT industry.

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a Solution Architect or Technical Architect role focused on Workday.

• Proven experience managing the end-to-end lifecycle of projects in a Solution Architect capacity.

• Demonstrated experience coaching, mentoring, and leading technical teams.

• Experience engaging with senior stakeholders and managing complex stakeholder relationships.

• Strong business acumen with experience presenting concepts, solutions, and strategic recommendations to diverse audiences.

• Technical Skills

• Expert knowledge of Workday Solution Architecture.

• Deep understanding of Workday, HR technology ecosystems, security architecture, and enterprise integrations.

• Ability to design innovative solutions while maintaining governance, compliance, and security standards.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts.

• Ability to work across multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

• Personal Attributes

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.

• Strong strategic thinking and business acumen.

• Proven leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.

• Collaborative approach with a passion for knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

• Ability to influence decision-making across different levels of an organisation.