About ARAs Client
ARA’s client TechGlobal (pseudonym) is a global leader in strategy, technology consulting and digital services, enabling clients in more than 100+ countries to implement cutting edge solutions in their transformation journey. TechGlobal helps businesses become digital-first and digital-ready. The company has a global presence with 600000+ employees ( 200000+ in India). India is a focus for them with their Development Centres presence in over 10 locations across Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities.
Role
Senior Manager / Associate Director
Workday Extend
Workday Data Mapping & Conversion
Workday Advanced Compensation
Workday Core HCM
Workday Advanced Reporting
Key Responsibilities
- Lead delivery recovery efforts end-to-end : issue identification, impact assessment, recovery planning, and execution.
- Establish delivery governance frameworks aligned with TDLC, Agile, or SAFe methodologies.
- Re-baseline delivery plans, manage risks / issues, and realign client commitments.
- Drive improvements in Delivery Experience (DEX) and reductions in Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) .
- Build and maintain executive stakeholder trust via structured governance and transparent communication.
- Lead Steering Committees and executive review forums.
- Track and analyze financial, schedule, and quality metrics (SPI, burn rate, forecast accuracy, margin).
- Drive commercial resets and Estimate at Completion (EAC) recovery initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with InfoSec, audits, and quality gates.
- Provide strategic leadership to resolve complex program-level challenges.
- Oversee contract deliverables, financial constructs, and dependencies.
- Mentor teams, develop recovery playbooks, and coach delivery managers.
Must Have Qualifications
12–20 years of experience in large-scale program delivery with deep focus on Workday Extend / Workday Data Mapping & Conversion / Workday Advanced Compensation / Workday Core HCMProven track record in delivery recovery leadership across global clientsNice to Have
Workday Core HCM experience.PMI, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification.Relevant Workday / ERP platform certifications.