Workday Configuration and Solution Architect Join to apply for the Workday Configuration and Solution Architect role at Northeastern University Workday Configuration and Solution Architect 1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Workday Configuration and Solution Architect role at Northeastern University Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Northeastern University provided pay range This range is provided by Northeastern University. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience - talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $112,000.00/yr - $162,000.00/yr JOB SUMMARY The Workday Architect leads the design, configuration, and governance of our Workday tenant. This role is critical to ensuring our Workday environment supports the complex and evolving needs of a modern higher education institution, including Human Capital Management (HCM), Financials, Payroll, and Student. Serving as a key member of the enterprise systems team, works collaboratively across administrative and academic units to align tenant architecture with institutional goals-supporting operational excellence, compliance, and strategic transformatio n MINIMUM QUALIFICATIO NSKnowledge and skills required for this position are normally obtained through a Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field; Master's degree preferre d.5+ years of Workday experience, including tenant architecture, configuration, and securit y.Demonstrated expertise in at least two Workday functional areas, such as HCM, Financials, or Payrol l.Workday certifications strongly preferred (e.g., Workday Pro, Workday Certified Architect, HCM/Finance/Security ).Strong knowledge of Workday integration tools and frameworks (EIB, Core Connectors, Studio, APIs ).Experience with Workday Student or experience implementing enterprise systems in higher educati on KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILIT IES 1) Lead the architectural design and governance of the Workday tenant, ensuring alignment with higher education requirements and best practices. Develop and maintain scalable, secure, and future-proof tenant configurations across all Workday domains (HCM, Financials, Payroll, Student). 55% 2) Serve as the architectural liaison between functional leads, IT, and Workday translating institutional needs into sustainable tenant solutions . 10% 3) Manage security design and access controls to support the unique privacy and compliance standards of a higher education environmen t. 10% 4) Oversee configuration change processes and maintain environment integrity across production, sandbox, and implementation tenants. Maintain detailed documentation of tenant architecture, decision frameworks, configuration inventories, and audit lo gs. 20% 5) Lead peer reviews and provide technical mentorship to Workday analysts and support s taff. 5% This role is hybrid and in the office a minimum of three days a week to facilitate collaboration and teamwork. In-office presence is an essential part of our on-campus culture and allows for engaging directly with staff and students, sharing ideas, and contributing to a dynamic work environment. Being on-site allows for stronger connections, more effective problem-solving, and enhanced team synergy, all of which are key to achieving our collective goals and drivin g success. JOB SUMMARY The Workday Architect leads the design, configuration, and governance of our Workday tenant. This role is critical to ensuring our Workday environment supports the complex and evolving needs of a modern higher education institution, including Human Capital Management (HCM), Financials, Payroll, and Student. Serving as a key member of the enterprise systems team, works collaboratively across administrative and academic units to align tenant architecture with institutional goals-supporting operational excellence, compliance, and strategic transformatio n MINIMUM QUALIFICATIO NSKnowledge and skills required for this position are normally obtained through a Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field; Master's degree preferre d.5+ years of Workday experience, including tenant architecture, configuration, and securit y.Demonstrated expertise in at least two Workday functional areas, such as HCM, Financials, or Payrol l.Workday certifications strongly preferred (e.g., Workday Pro, Workday Certified Architect, HCM/Finance/Security ).Strong knowledge of Workday integration tools and frameworks (EIB, Core Connectors, Studio, APIs ).Experience with Workday Student or experience implementing enterprise systems in higher educati on KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILIT IES 1) Lead the architectural design and governance of the Workday tenant, ensuring alignment with higher education requirements and best practices. Develop and maintain scalable, secure, and future-proof tenant configurations across all Workday domains (HCM, Financials, Payroll, Student). 55% 2) Serve as the architectural liaison between functional leads, IT, and Workday translating institutional needs into sustainable tenant solutions . 10% 3) Manage security design and access controls to support the unique privacy and compliance standards of a higher education environmen t. 10% 4) Oversee configuration change processes and maintain environment integrity across production, sandbox, and implementation tenants. Maintain detailed documentation of tenant architecture, decision frameworks, configuration inventories, and audit lo gs. 20% 5) Lead peer reviews and provide technical mentorship to Workday analysts and support s taff. 5% This role is hybrid and in the office a minimum of three days a week to facilitate collaboration and teamwork. In-office presence is an essential part of our on-campus culture and allows for engaging directly with staff and students, sharing ideas, and contributing to a dynamic work environment. Being on-site allows for stronger connections, more effective problem-solving, and enhanced team synergy, all of which are key to achieving our collective goals and drivin g success. Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Information Technology Industries Higher Education and IT Services and IT Consulting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Northeastern University by 2x Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Tuition assistance Paid maternity leave Get notified when a new job is posted. Sign in to set job alerts for Solutions Architect roles. 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