Workday HCM Delivery Lead_Director

Huron is a global consultancy that collaborates with clients to drive strategic growth, ignite innovation and navigate constant change. Through a combination of strategy, expertise and creativity, we help clients accelerate operational, digital and cultural transformation, enabling the change they need to own their future. 

Join our team as the expert you are now and create your future.

At Huron, our Directors embody leadership, expertise, and vision. As a Workday HCM Functional Delivery Lead, you will independently drive end-to-end Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) engagements, architecting scalable solutions and leading delivery excellence. You’ll collaborate with senior client stakeholders, inspire cross-functional teams, and ensure transformative outcomes that exceed expectations.
If you're a certified Workday professional with a passion for client success, solution design, and delivery leadership—this is your opportunity to shape the future of enterprise HCM

Key Responsibilities:

•Lead full-cycle Workday HCM implementations, from strategy and design through deployment and optimization
• Serve as both Solution Architect and Delivery Lead, ensuring alignment between business goals and Workday capabilities
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior client executives, acting as a strategic advisor and delivery partner
• Manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery with high client satisfaction
• Having being part of Pre-Sales/RFP process , understanding around estimations and planning with be additional advantage
• Mentor and develop project teams, fostering excellence in Workday configuration, project management, and client engagement
• Identify and pursue opportunities for account growth and additional project work
• Represent the firm through thought leadership, including speaking engagements, webinars, and publications

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience

Workday HCM certification (mandatory)

Proven experience leading Workday HCM implementations as a Delivery Lead or Solution Architect

Strong understanding of Workday modules including Core HCM, Time Tracking, Compensation, Benefits, Talent, and Absence,etc

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and credibility quickly

Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage client expectations

Strong analytical and documentation skills to translate complex discussions into actionable plans

Willingness to travel as required (typically 30–60%)

Preferences:

Experience in consulting environments with exposure to Commercial , higher education, healthcare, or large enterprise clients

Demonstrated thought leadership through industry events, publications, or community contributions

Passion for innovation, continuous improvement, and mentoring others

Position Level

Director

Country

India