Senior Associate, Workday Cutover Lead

Senior Associate, Workday Cutover Lead role at KPMG US

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The KPMG Advisory practice is currently our fastest growing practice. We are seeing tremendous client demand, and looking forward we do not anticipate that slowing down. In this ever‑changing market environment, our professionals must be adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, team‑driven culture. At KPMG, our people are our number one priority.

We make sure our people continue to grow both professionally and personally. If you're looking for a firm with a strong team connection where you can be your whole self, have an impact, advance your skills, deepen your experiences, and have the flexibility and access to constantly find new areas of inspiration and expand your capabilities, then consider a career in Advisory.

KPMG is currently seeking a Sr. Associate, Workday Cutover Lead for our Consulting practice.

• Lead and collaborate across Program Teams, Technical teams, and implementation resources to develop and manage a comprehensive cutover schedule encompassing technical (reports, integrations, security), functional (HCM, Payroll, Finance, Procurement), and OCM (communications, change management, training) work streams.
• Oversee Workday HCM projects with a focus on strategy, implementation support, and ERP optimization, ensuring alignment with IT operations, business processes, security, and data integrity.
• Manage day‑to‑day ERP Advisory engagement activities including process design, implementation lifecycle support, and project reviews.
• Field questions and escalations related to cutover activities, working with stakeholders to resolve issues and close open items.
• Coordinate with system owners, SMEs, and work streams to ensure cutover and system remediation deliverables are completed on time.
• Provide detailed reporting on cutover progress, challenges, and risks, and collaborate with project teams to develop mitigation strategies that support a successful go‑live.

• A minimum of three years of enterprise resource planning (ERP), HCM implementation and upgrade experience
• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field from an accredited college/university
• Completion of one full implementation with Workday HCM and Workday certification in HCM or Integration (Please note that any candidate hired by KPMG into this position that doesn't currently hold the aforementioned certification will be required to secure one within three months from the commencement of employment)
• Strong verbal and analytical skills with the ability to write at a publication quality level
• Detailed understanding of ERP System concepts and general module functionality
• Travel as required
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment‑based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H‑1B, L‑1, TN, O‑1, E‑3, H‑1B1, F‑1, J‑1, OPT, CPT or any other employment‑based visa)

We offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, designed to support your personal and professional life. The total rewards package includes medical, dental, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a suite of personal well‑being benefits to support mental health. Eligibility depends on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service. Personal Time Off is provided per fiscal year.

Each year KPMG publishes a holiday calendar and provides two breaks where Personal Time Off is not required, one at year end and one around July 4th.

KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• General Business