Workday Architect

This is a 6 month 1099 contract position which is fully remote.As an architect, you will play a critical role in defining the future state of our client's systems landscape as they transition to Workday, part of a large scale enterprise initiative. This position focuses on solution definition rather than implementation. The architect will assess legacy systems, conduct gap analyses, and recommend future state solutions for ERP and HRM requirements. This work will culminate in a comprehensive roadmap and implementation plan to guide our client's transition while ensuring seamless integration or modernization of legacy systems.Key Responsibilities:Review Existing Artifacts: Evaluate available documentation to understand our client's current systems and processes.Engage Business Process Partners: Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather requirements, identify pain points, and align solution goals with business objectives.Analyze Current State: Assess the existing system environment to determine compatibility with Workday and other potential platforms.Conduct Gap Analysis: Identify functionality gaps where Workday does not meet organizational needs and define requirements for alternative solutions.Define Future State Requirements: Document comprehensive future state solutions for ERP and HRM, addressing identified gaps and leveraging Workday where appropriate.Develop a Roadmap: Create a detailed implementation plan outlining the steps, timelines, and strategies needed to achieve the future state.Collaborate with Workday SMEs and other stakeholders to ensure proposed solutions align with Workday functionalities and integrate seamlessly.Provide guidance on modernization or replacement strategies for systems that cannot transition directly to Workday.