Forward Deployed Experience Enterprise Architect

Workday

Pleasanton, CA, USA
Base: $162,200 - $243,200 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
Hybrid (minimum 50% in-office or field engagement per quarter)
5+ years hr or financial domain expertise
Workday platform experience required
Lead technical and executive presentations
Workday is seeking a Forward Deployed Experience Enterprise Architect who will leverage AI to drive customer-specific solutions and enhance business outcomes. The role involves strategic discovery, platform optimization, and customer engagement, requiring extensive experience in technology solutions and enterprise software

Job Summary

  • This role drives AI consumption and revenue by creating strategic, customer-specific roadmaps and optimizing platform entitlements.
  • The position requires leading hands-on Agent Test Drives and building bespoke agentic Proof of Concepts to showcase Workday AI value.
  • Candidates must demonstrate the progressive value of solutions to C-level executives while collaborating across multiple functional groups including AI Strategy and Product Technology.

Matching Summary

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Workday is seeking a Forward Deployed Experience Enterprise Architect who will leverage AI to drive customer-specific solutions and enhance business outcomes. The role involves strategic discovery, platform optimization, and customer engagement, requiring extensive experience in technology solutions and enterprise software.

Salary

Base: $162,200 - $243,200 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and annual refresh stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package described as linked

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years HR or financial domain expertise
  • Workday platform experience required
  • Lead technical and executive presentations
  • Build bespoke AI Proof of Concepts
  • Create customer-specific AI roadmaps

Nice-to-have

  • Deep curiosity for AI landscape evolution
  • Forecast modeling experience preferred
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Experience with agentic solutions
  • Proven ability to influence decision making

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years in technology solution design
  • 7+ years for Principal level roles
  • 5+ years of Workday experience
  • 40% travel requirement

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