Regional Vice President

The Regional Vice President will be responsible for ensuring the successful implementation of the Workday solution on all projects within a defined region. The Regional Vice President, Delivery will serve in an advisory role on Workday deployments and ensure success by working collaboratively with the Client’s executives/project manager(s) and Cognizant Engagement Managers to resolve issues that stand in the way of project success. This position will also be responsible for building executive level relationships with key Workday representatives in the region, partnering with Sales in region, and provide oversight, mentoring, guidance, and career counsel to Engagement Managers, Engagement Directors and Portfolio Directors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for building and managing regional Workday practice including successful project services delivery, business development, intellectual capital development along with project staff selection and development. • This position will add value to Cognizant by achieving defined successful outcomes for clients, meeting budgeted revenue, achieving high level of client satisfaction, and assisting Sales organization business development activities

within the region.

• Oversight responsibility for multiple Workday deployments in region and serve as Executive Sponsor on identified projects • Responsible for key performance metrics for the professional service operations in the region that includes top line revenue, margin, utilization, client satisfaction, and client reference ability. • Work with the client and project teams to identify/resolve all issues that could impact project success, including service delivery, contracts, scope and/or timeframes by serving as escalation point for issues beyond project team authority. • Directly manage Engagement Managers/Directors within identified region. • Ensure projects are properly planned and staffed and delivered within contractual terms. • Review and assist Sales in development of proposals and work scopes for technical integrity, inclusion of best practice approach, quantification of risk, and strategic direction prior to presentation to client. • Lead and assist with continuous growth of business through innovative solutions delivered in a repeatable, scalable, and cost-effective manner.

Skills & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent work experience • Experience in Professional Services Delivery, Program and Project management, client relationship management with demonstrated achievement in successfully implementing and managing Cloud, SaaS, ERP or applications such as Workday, Oracle, ADP, PeopleSoft, Lawson Software for medium to large clients across multiple industries. Specifically: • Minimum 12 years of extensive client interface experience in consulting and professional services, or similar position • 10+ years project/program management experience with HCM, payroll or financial implementations for medium and larger, complex organizations • At least 8 years of enterprise - class software solution deployment experience • At least 5+ years’ experience working in fast paced, growing, professional services organization with previous direct billable consulting service track

record

• Working knowledge with at least two of the following business areas: Human Resources, PMO, Benefits, Payroll, General Ledger or Accounts Payable/Receivable, Online technologies, Business Process, or change management • Demonstrated success in a leadership capacity of a professional service delivery and/or operations management • Successful candidates have a balance of functional (business), technical experience and business development • Strong personal leadership and management skills and skilled at leading and motivating teams • Excellent business acumen and track record of successfully supporting sales organizations in partnership with delivering services

Why choose Cognizant:

• Entrepreneurial environment that welcomes your ideas
• Opportunity to do great work
• Outreach programs that support communities and tap into your volunteer spirit
• Learning opportunities to help current needs and advancement
• Global operations, with opportunities in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific
• An abundance of Affinity groups to meet your needs

Cognizant Core Values:

• Work as One: We think beyond roles, relying on each other’s strengths to win as a team.
• Raise the Bar: We always aim for excellence in how we work and what we deliver.
• Dare to Innovate: We push boundaries and take chances to reimagine what’s possible.
• Do the Right Thing: We all lead with integrity and always make the ethical choice.
• Own It: We own the outcomes for our company, colleagues, and community.

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