Western Digital

Computer Hardware

PrincipalWorkdaySolutionsArchitect

$275–425k ~AI est. San Jose, California, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for mid candidates.

The Brief

“Principal Workday Solutions Architect at Western Digital. Skills: Workday Solutions, HR Technology, System Design. Collaborate with HR business teams. Collaborate with Workday IT experts”

Industry & Context.

Computer Hardware
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving abilities; Troubleshoot complex issues

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor Degree in IT, Business acumen, Communication and collaboration skills, Deep Workday expertise, Technical proficiency, Problem-solving skills, Relevant years of recent Workday experience, Translate technical solution to HR/leadership, Experience in project delivery framework practices, Senior stakeholder management skills

Nice to Have

Familiarity with Artificial Intelligence (AI)

What You'll Do.

Collaborate with HR business teams

Collaborate with Workday IT experts

Lead design of Workday solutions

Implement Workday solutions

Act as subject matter expert

Conceptualize designs and processes

Provide expert guidance

Provide technical leadership

Drive Workday process enhancements

Troubleshoot complex issues

Ensure architecture addresses concerns

Stay up-to-date on Workday releases

Identify opportunities to improve process

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

HR business teams; Workday IT experts; Cross-functional teams

Communication Scope

Excellent communication; Interpersonal skills

Process & Methodology

Agile, Iterative, Waterfall

Full Job Description

At WD, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible. At our core, WD is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that—our technology helped people put a man on the moon and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole. We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital®, WD®, and WD_BLACK™. We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, WD is fueling a brighter, smarter future. Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage. We are seeking a Principal Workday Solutions Architect who is highly analytical, possess strong problem-solving abilities, and have excellent communication skills. Previous experience with Workday and a track record of successful HR technology projects are required. This role offers opportunities to lead innovative projects and further develop your professional skills in a collaborative environment. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Stakeholder Collaboration : Collaborate with HR business teams and Workday IT experts on system design decisions, user experience, complex issue resolution, and process design. * Solution Design: Lead the design and implementation of Workday solutions to meet business needs, acting as a subject matter expert for various Workday modules. Conceptualize designs and end-to-end processes, providing expert guidance on best practices and system optimization. * Technical Guidance: Provide technical l

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