Recruiting Field Readiness Architect

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Bring your brightest version of you and have a brighter work day here.About the TeamIn Field Readiness we provide the knowledge and build tools, templates and a strategic approach which aid Workday's services ecosystem to maintain knowledge of our product and deploy Workday in a consistent manner, improving efficiency in deployment and for our customers. We are advocates for our product area, consultants and our customers’ satisfaction! We are privileged to enable the best of the best in Professional Services, both within Workday and our essential partners!About the RoleField Readiness Architects (FRAs) are the primary leaders by functional product area that drive field awareness and make sure consultants are fully equipped to implement Workday. Workmates in this role are passionate about supporting Workday consultants and collaborating closely with consultants, product management, strategic services, other field readiness architects across the Workday platform and the partner ecosystem. The Recruiting Field Readiness Architect’s primary responsibility is running the successful delivery of field readiness programs for Workday Recruiting, which includes Candidate Engagement. As a true subject matter specialist and conduit to Product Management, the FRA plays a key role in driving both strategic and tactical product direction within the Workday ecosystemField Readiness Architects provide functional and technical expertise and leadership to the field through the following programs:Product Lead ProgramKnowledge Sharing SessionsProduct Release Update Certification ProgramAltitude, Rising and Workday major eventsNext Level Webinars for new products and large investment areasField Readiness Architects:Lead field readiness efforts for new product features, new SKU’s, large product investments and acquisitions to build knowledge and confidence in the Workday ecosystemEngage with Product Management, Product Strategy, Solutions Marketing and Customer Support, aligning strategic and tactical planning for RecruitingAssess the needs for new tools, templates, project plans, estimating tools and methodology documentationLead the creation and maintenance of pre-configurations in order to drive efficiency in deploymentsInfluence product direction based on customer needs and deployment needs/effortWork with the consulting ecosystem to identify gaps in consultant knowledge base and develop strategy to close those gapsKeep consulting ecosystem up-to-date on new features and appropriately communicate impact to customers and project resourcesServe as the escalation point for product gaps and issuesCustomer Adoption: focus on the customer buyer and the customer roles/business challenges associated with that buyerRepresent customer feedback and consultants on new product capabilities, work with development to ensure enhancements are documented appropriatelyBuild packaged solutions to support new feature / product uptake, prevent shelfware, optimize customer use of Workday products.About YouBasic QualificationsAt least 5+ years of experience supporting implementations to Workday Recruiting.Consulting experience with project implementations: experience in the field as a billable consultant working on Recruiting implementation projects with an understanding of project methodology concepts.Presentation Skills: background in presenting, facilitating and creating presentation materials on a large scale with multiple audience types, including delivery in a virtual, classroom and recorded environments.Publishing Skills: writing, editing and publishing proficienciesOther QualificationsExperience working across an organization representing services and customer interestsExperience leading change for your product area in a matrixed team/organizationDesire to grow and develop into new product areas that have touchpoints to Recruiting - reporting and the broader Workday platformAbility to travel up 10% of the timeWorkday Pay Transparency StatementThe annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below.  Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits, please click here.Primary Location: USA.CA.PleasantonPrimary Location Base Pay Range: $126,700 USD - $190,000 USDAdditional CAN Location(s) Base Pay Range: $98,800 - $148,200 CADOur Approach to Flexible Work With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.Pursuant to applicable Fair Chance law, Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at Workday about our Employee Referral process!