Workday Adaptive Planning Architect

At Kognitiv Inc., we’re redefining what it means to be a Workday partner. As one of the fastest-growing companies in the ecosystem, we bring deep expertise, innovative thinking, and a people-first mindset to everything we do. We’re not just building better Workday solutions—we’re building a company where talented people thrive.

Ready to do your best work? Join us.

We are seeking a technical powerhouse confident in leading Workday Adaptive Planning implementations and high-stakes initiatives from start to finish with limited supervision.

If you operate with a "think like an owner" mentality, thrive on solving high-complexity architectural puzzles, and want to mentor rising talent while seeing the direct impact of your work daily, you belong here.

What You’ll Do

• Architect Complex Solutions: Design and configure multi-dimensional models, sheets, and dashboards that handle the intricacies of global business.

• Bridge the Ecosystem: Ensure seamless data integrity by aligning Adaptive Planning with Workday HCM and Financial Management.

• Lead the Full Lifecycle: Take full ownership of medium-to-large projects (Acquisitions, Phase X, etc.) from initial scoping and discovery through to Go-Live.

• Master the Data Flow: Architect integrations between Workday and external data sources using advanced ETL methodologies.

• Elevate the Team: Act as a hands-on mentor for less experienced consultants, contributing to our internal knowledge base and refining our "Kognitiv Point of View."

Technical Skills:

• Adaptive Modeling Mastery: Extensive, direct hands-on experience configuring within an Adaptive instance (sheet modeling, structure modeling, and creating sophisticated OfficeConnect reports). Note: While an FP&A background is a plus, end-user experience alone is not sufficient.

• Workday Report Writing: Working knowledge and comfort writing Workday reports to fetch ledger account, level, dimension, attribute, income statement, balance sheet, and position data.

• Integration Prowess: Hands-on experience architecting integrations (including "Power of One") between Workday, HCM, Financials, and external data sources.

• Advanced Excel Skills: You are an Excel wizard; it is the foundation of everything we build.

Leadership & Soft Skills:

• Leadership Grit: The ability to autonomously manage multiple, parallel projects with high complexity without needing a roadmap handed to you.

• Communication & Teamwork: Exceptional communication skills with a genuine willingness to coach, support, and mentor junior consultants.

Pay Transparency Statement

Kognitiv is committed to a transparent and equitable compensation structure, which is determined by a variety of factors including skill set, experience, education, market data, and internal equity. Candidates invited to a recruiter screen can expect a candid discussion of our compensation philosophy, the specific salary range for this position, and the variable pay opportunities that may be available for this role. For details on our comprehensive benefits package, please visit our careers website.

Kognitiv is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. Kognitiv will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.

Work Authorization

Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Kognitiv.

Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Kognitiv or an affiliated Kognitiv business may not be eligible for consideration.

Estimated Application Deadline

This job postings' application deadline is an estimate, but ultimately the fill date is flexible and the job will remain open until filled. Any updates on deadlines will be communicated through this job posting.