Workday Student, Engagement Manager

Cognizant UK

Fully remote
Australian higher education sector experience
Workday student implementation leadership
Student administration functional expertise
Cognizant UK is seeking a Workday Engagement Manager to lead large-scale Workday implementations specifically in the higher education sector in Australia and New Zealand. The role requires a blend of strategic oversight and hands-on leadership, focusing on student administration functions while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements

Job Summary

  • This role leads end-to-end Workday Student implementations for Australian and New Zealand higher education institutions.
  • The Engagement Manager is accountable for scope, schedule, budget, and quality while ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements like TEQSA and ESOS.
  • Cognizant offers an entrepreneurial environment with opportunities for global travel and professional advancement across multiple regions.

Matching Summary

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Cognizant UK is seeking a Workday Engagement Manager to lead large-scale Workday implementations specifically in the higher education sector in Australia and New Zealand. The role requires a blend of strategic oversight and hands-on leadership, focusing on student administration functions while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Australian higher education sector experience
  • Workday Student implementation leadership
  • Student administration functional expertise
  • TCSI CSP HELP Loan regulatory knowledge
  • Multi-workstream program governance

Nice-to-have

  • Workday certification preferred
  • Previous SIS replacement experience
  • Strong stakeholder management skills
  • Entrepreneurial mindset and innovation
  • Global operations exposure

Key Requirements

  • 7-10 years leading student administration workstreams
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Deep knowledge of Australian higher education compliance
  • Significant senior operational leadership in HE sector

Work Rights

Not specified

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