Data Migration Consultant

Company Description

Sierra-Cedar delivers industry-focused client success by providing consulting, technical, and managed services for the deployment, management, and optimization of next-generation applications and technology. We offer a competitive benefits package including 401(k), Health, Disability, and Life. Sierra-Cedar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Description

Sierra-Cedar is seeking motivated and experienced Workday Data Migration Consultants. If you are passionate about Workday technology, assisting clients, and all the challenges that go with being a consultant, you will want to be a part of our team. Our people have the skills and business expertise to provide exceptional consulting services to clients, helping them gain the optimum benefit from their Workday software. This position requires 50% travel with projects executed on-site at Sierra-Cedar client locations nationwide.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist clients in fully integrating the Workday system into their current business environments and provide input on best practices
• Advise clients on options, risks, and impacts related to data conversion
• Configure the Workday system and Data Conversions/Data Migration to meet each client's unique business requirements
• Complete tasks efficiently and in a timely manner
• Report progress to clients and project managers
• Continually seek ways to improve the process of delivering Workday solutions
• Share knowledge to continually improve implementation methodology
• Provide quality formal and informal documentation consistent with documentation standards
• Close attention to detail

LEADERSHIP SKILLS

• Demonstrated ability to manage project scope and client expectations
• Demonstrated follow-through on assignments and issue resolution
• Provide input in the development of tools and processes to help increase team productivity

CONSULTING SKILLS

• Provide overall guidance and leadership to team and client
• Clear and effective communication
• Consistently produce clear, concise status reports
• Builds confidence and trust with clients
• Displays effective analytical skills

Qualifications

• Workday certification and experience with data migration in Workday HCM or Financials
• Proficiency with Excel
• Ability to grasp functional requirements
• Experience with the full lifecycle of both implementations and upgrades
• Experience defining the object model of a complex business system by mapping its components required for Data Migration/Conversion/Integration
• Experience with legacy ERP data extraction (Oracle, Peoplesoft, SAP)
• Knowledge of Object Oriented concepts
• Experience defining the object model of a complex business system by mapping its components required for data migration/conversion/integration
• Experience with Data Warehousing, Data Architecture, Data Audits
• Experience with Workday data loading using iLoads and EIBs is highly desired

Additional Information

CONSULTING SKILLS
Show that you have the ability to manage project scope and client expectations
Be on top of things by taking the initiative to follow-through on assignments and issue resolution
Think outside the box and show you have the ability to develop creative solutions
Be a good teammate by clearly and effectively communicating with your project team and your client
Be a good communicator by consistently producing clear, concise and accurate status reports
Know when and how to address your clients and build confidence and trust with them
Know when the details are important by displaying effective analytical skills
Quality and reputation matters, be in the game by showing your dedication to success