Principal, Enterprise Architect

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We’re obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we’re shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, you’ll feel it. Not just in the products we build, but in how we show up for each other. Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm. We’re in this together, tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care. We look for curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring sun-drenched optimism and drive. Whether you're building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you’ll do meaningful work with Workmates who’ve got your back. In return, we’ll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul. So, if you want to inspire a brighter work day for everyone, including yourself, you’ve found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too.

About the Team

As a member of our diverse and skilled North America Presales team, you will have the opportunity to communicate and demonstrate the power of Workday's applications to prospects and customers alike. It is this team's job to bring the value of Workday solutions to life and showcase how the world of work can be transformed! Along with working closely with our sales counterparts, this team also sits at the exciting intersection of our Product Management, Consulting Services, Marketing, and Value Management teams, providing exposure to various areas of the business.

About the Role

What will you do?

As a Senior Enterprise Architect, you will play a crucial role in driving the adoption of our AI-enabled solutions. You will act as a trusted advisor to prospective buyers, understanding their business challenges and demonstrating how Workday AI solutions deliver value.

Responsibilities Include:

• Leading strategic, complex, platform opportunities. This involves architecting technology solution strategies that achieve customer objectives.

• Identifying and analyzing key systems, dependencies, and integration points within the overall solution landscape, developing solution maps.

• Providing expert guidance to sales and deal teams on how to differentiate with Workday technology.

• Collaborating across functional groups (Value Management, Services, Customer Success Management) to create customer experiences that build long-term, sustainable relationships.

• Ability to travel up to 50%

AI Responsibilities

• Translating technical concepts: You'll communicate how Workday's AI-powered solution delivers value-driven business results!

• Crafting compelling narratives: You'll develop and deliver impactful presentations and product demonstrations that showcase Workday's technology.

• Solution Architecture: Develop and present comprehensive solutions for demonstration that incorporate AI (Agents, Generative, LLM, etc.), integration methodologies, reporting and analytics.

• Leading Voice: Staying informed about AI and technology advancements and contribute as a subject matter expert to initiatives such as webinars.

About You

Do you enjoy talking about AI applications, and engaging in conversation to better understand others?
We are looking for someone with a specialization in Artificial Intelligence and proven success with leading technical discussions with C-level executives, IT leaders, and business stakeholders to communicate AI vision and strategy including Responsible AI.

Do you enjoy talking about AI applications, and engaging in conversation to better understand others and solving technical business challenges? 

We are looking for someone with a specialization in Artificial Intelligence and proven success in leading value-centric technical discussions with C-level executives, IT leaders, and business partners to communicate AI vision, strategy and importance of Responsible AI.

Basic Qualifications - Senior Enterprise Architect:

• 2+ years of experience applying AI as a business solution with concepts such as Agents, LLMs, machine learning and natural language processing.

• 5+ years of experience applying knowledge of cloud architecture, security, reporting, and integration standards

• 5+ years of Enterprise Software Solution Consulting experience or hands-on experience supporting enterprise software applications.

• 5+ years delivering compelling presentations both in person and virtual meetings, effectively communicating technical concepts and strategic initiatives

• 5+ years applied working knowledge of cloud architecture, security, reporting, and integration standards

Basic Qualifications - Principal Enterprise Architect:

• 2+ years of experience applying AI as a business solution with concepts such as Agents, LLMs, machine learning and natural language processing.

• 7+ years of experience applying knowledge of cloud architecture, security, reporting, and integration standards

• 7+ years of Enterprise Software Solution Consulting experience or hands-on experience supporting enterprise software applications.

• 7+ years delivering compelling presentations both in person and virtual meetings, effectively communicating technical concepts and strategic initiatives

• 7+ years applied working knowledge of cloud architecture, security, reporting, and integration standards

​Other Qualifications:

• Solid understanding of cloud architecture, data security, reporting, and integration standards, bringing a point of view and influencing decision making

• Multi-pillar Solution& Product Knowledge an understanding of AI Ops / CloudOps

• Knowledge of Workday application and technical architecture. Experience with Financial applications is preferred.

• Strong value selling skills, with the ability to understand customer needs, effectively communicate value propositions, and build strong relationships to drive customer satisfaction, retention, and revenue growth.

• Proven objection handling skills, with the ability to address customer concerns effectively and persuasively to improve satisfaction and drive sales conversions

• Strong product demonstration skills, with the ability to effectively showcase product features and benefits through engaging presentations and interactive demonstrations.

Workday Pay Transparency Statement

The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below.  Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits, please click here.

Primary Location: USA.CA.Home Office Bay Area

 

Primary Location Base Pay Range: $162,200 USD - $243,200 USD

 

Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $162,200 USD - $243,200 USD

Our Approach to Flexible Work
 

With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.

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