Workday Extend Lead - Senior Manager
Huron is a global consultancy that collaborates with clients to drive strategic growth, ignite innovation and navigate constant change. Through a combination of strategy, expertise and creativity, we help clients accelerate operational, digital and cultural transformation, enabling the change they need to own their future. Join our team as the expert you are now and create your future. We are seeking an experienced Workday Extend Solution Architect to lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable Workday Extend solutions. This role will serve as the primary technical authority for Extend applications and will partner closely with functional leads, integration teams, and client stakeholders to deliver high-quality, innovative solutions. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in Workday Extend, strong architectural discipline, and exceptional communication skills to effectively translate business needs into technical solutions. Qualifications: 5–8+ years of Workday experience, including hands-on Workday Extend development Proven experience designing and delivering Extend solutions in a client-facing role Experience across multiple domains (HCM, Finance, Integrations, Reporting) Strong understanding of: Workday architecture and data model Workday integrations (Studio, EIB, APIs) Workday security and business process framework Experience with modern development concepts (APIs, JSON, event-driven architectures) Responsibilities: Solution Architecture & Delivery Lead end-to-end design and architecture of Workday Extend applications Translate complex business requirements into scalable, maintainable technical solutions Define architecture standards, design patterns, and best practices for Extend development Ensure alignment with overall Workday ecosystem (HCM, Finance, Integrations, Reporting) Technical Leadership Provide hands-on guidance and oversight to development teams Stay current on Workday Extend capabilities and roadmap Conduct design reviews, code reviews, and solution validation Troubleshoot complex technical issues and drive resolution Serve as the primary technical point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders Lead technical workshops, design sessions, and solution walkthroughs Clearly articulate extend technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences The estimated base salary range for this job is $165,000 - $190,000. The range represents a good faith estimate of the range that Huron reasonably expects to pay for this job at the time of the job posting. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, market changes, and required travel. This job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s annual incentive compensation program, which reflects Huron’s pay for performance philosophy. Inclusive of annual incentive compensation opportunity, the total estimated compensation range for this job is $181,000 - $228,000. The job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s benefit plans which include medical, dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs. The salary range information provided is in accordance with applicable state and local laws regarding salary transparency that are currently in effect and may be implemented in the future Position Level Senior Manager Country United States of America