Practice Group / Department: IT Application Services Job Description We are a global law firm with a powerful strategic focus and real momentum. Our industry-focused strategy is seeing us take on pioneering work in places that others have yet to reach. Our shared values define our culture and our workplace. You will find us to be unusually collegial, team-oriented, and ready to innovate. We work seamlessly across practices, offices and around the world. This elimination of boundaries has allowed us to evolve into a law firm that works as hard for its culture as it does for its clients. Norton Rose Fulbright is seeking a Workday Solution Architect to lead the low-level design for the platform and integrated solutions. This includes maintaining alignment of the low-level design to the enterprise vision and roadmap for products and services based on input from stakeholders, customers, market research and industry insight. This position is ideally located in Houston, Texas, but can be based in any of our US offices. We offer a hybrid schedule which is primarily remote with in-office meetings as needed each month. The position reports into the Director of Application Services. Overview of the position: The Workday Solution Architect is a senior-level professional focused in the planning and design phases of an implementation as well as quality assurance and advisory throughout the solution lifecycle. The Workday Solution Architect works closely with HR functional consultants, IT Product Owners/business analysts, and technical consultants to understand stakeholder needs, translate them into Workday configurations, and deliver high-quality solutions that meet the stakeholder expectations and requirements. The Solution Architect will also work on strategic initiatives such as business process improvement and delivering ongoing architectural governance processes. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Review as-is processes and partner with the Enterprise Architect to create the target operating model and the high-level to-be process model Accountable for the low-level solution design based on requirements, high-level design, current system implementation, and environment landscape Lead the design of Workday solutions, ensuring alignment with best practices, standards, and methodologies. Deliver design outcomes following the NRF project management methodology and technical governance Provide technical guidance, design auditing, and mentorship to other Workday consultants and developers on a project team Collaborate with business analysts, functional, and technical consultants to gather and analyze client requirements, design solutions, and conduct testing and validation Review the design of configurations and customized Workday modules, integrations, reports, dashboards, and workflows to ensure client specifications will be met successfully Manage and resolve complex issues and risks that arise during the project lifecycle, escalating them as appropriate Communicate effectively with clients, stakeholders, and project managers, providing regular updates on design status, deliverables, and issues Stay updated on the latest Workday features, functionalities, and best practices, and apply them to the project as needed. Conduct research on related emerging technologies to ensure the most effective development application tools and methodologies are adopted Support the deployment, maintenance, and enhancement of Workday solutions for clients, ensuring optimal performance and user satisfaction. Provide Workday mentoring and training to support the team in understanding and implementing solutions or integrations on the platform Other duties Please note this job description does not cover or contain all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or related field required At least 5 years of experience in Workday solution design and development, with exposure to various Workday modules, such as HCM, Payroll, Benefits, Recruiting, Time Tracking, Talent & Performance, and Advanced Compensation Workday certification in one or more of the following areas: Workday Integration, Workday Studio, Workday Report Writer, Workday Calculated Fields, Workday Security, Workday Prism Analytics, or Workday Adaptive Planning Strong knowledge of Workday architecture, configuration, customization, integration, reporting, and testing methodologies and tools Proficient in Workday technologies, such as XML, XSLT, SOAP, REST, Web Services, and EIB Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and customer-focused, with a passion for delivering high-quality Workday solutions that meet client needs and expectations Solid understanding of delivering Architecture services within the Agile methodology Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and complies with all applicable federal laws and their implementing regulations that require the collection and recording of certain data and information. The information we receive will not be used to make any decision regarding employment and will be kept separate from your application. Similarly, self-identification information is kept confidential and used only in accordance with applicable federal laws and regulations. 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Equal Employment Opportunity | EEO is the Law - Supplement | Pay Transparency Norton Rose Fulbright provides a full scope of legal services to the world’s preeminent corporations and financial institutions. Our global law firm has more than 3,000 lawyers advising clients across more than 50 locations worldwide, including Houston, New York, London, Toronto, Mexico City, Hong Kong, Sydney and Johannesburg, covering the United States, Europe, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa and the Middle East.