**Who this is for** This role is for experienced functional consultants with over a decade of enterprise software experience who want to lead AI-driven digital
Work type: remote
Location: USA, IL, Chicago | USA Remote
Salary: $140,300 – $210,500/yr
Type: Full-time
**Who this is for** This role is for experienced functional consultants with over a decade of enterprise software experience who want to lead AI-driven digital transformation for large-scale global organizations. **Key highlights** You will serve as the primary functional architect at Workday, guiding complex customers through the lifecycle of AI implementation, from process design and requirement discovery to successful adoption of Workday’s native AI agents. **You might be a good fit if you...** - Have 10+ years of experience in enterprise software or functional implementations. - Can translate complex AI capabilities into clear business value for C-suite stakeholders. - Possess a deep understanding of HR, Finance, or Talent business processes. - Excel at leading cross-functional workstreams involving product, engineering, and data integration.
Your work days are brighter here.
We’re obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we’re shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, you’ll feel it. Not just in the products we build, but in how we show up for each other. Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm. We’re in this together, tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care. We look for curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring sun-drenched optimism and drive. Whether you're building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you’ll do meaningful work with Workmates who’ve got your back. In return, we’ll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul. So, if you want to inspire a brighter work day for everyone, including yourself, you’ve found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too.
About the Team
The AI Practice Delivery team sits within Workday’s Professional Services organization and focuses on helping customers realize tangible business value from Workday AI across HCM and Financials. Our functional consultants work directly with HR, Finance, and IT stakeholders to design AI‑enabled business processes, define use cases, and guide change management and adoption.
We partner closely with Product, Engineering, and Engagement Management to ensure that every AI deployment is grounded in strong functional design, robust data foundations, and a clear story for end users. Our work is highly visible: we help some of Workday’s most complex global customers move from AI concepts to day‑to‑day workflows that feel intuitive, responsible, and impactful.
About the Role
As a Principal Functional AI Practice Delivery Consultant, you will be the primary functional architect responsible for designing end‑to‑end AI transformations for our most complex customers. You’ll connect the capabilities of Workday’s Native AI Agents, the Workday Agent Platform, and our Sana integration to real HR and Finance processes and business outcomes.
You will act as a trusted advisor to executive sponsors, design AI‑enabled process and operating models, and lead functional workstreams through preparation, activation, and adoption. In this role, you help customers move well beyond AI “hype” by ensuring every solution is usable, ethical, scalable, and tied to measurable value.
Key Responsibilities
About You
Basic Qualifications (P5)
The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits, please [click here](https://workdaybenefits.com/us/welcome-to-workday-benefits/prospective-workmates).
Primary Location: USA.IL.Chicago
Primary Location Base Pay Range: $147,400 USD - $221,000 USD
Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $133,300 USD - $236,900 USD
Additional Considerations:
If performed in Colorado, the pay range for this job is $140,300 - $210,500 USD based on min and max pay range for that role if performed in CO.
The application deadline for this role is the same as the posting end date stated as below:
05/01/2026
Our Approach to Flexible Work
With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.
Pursuant to applicable Fair Chance law, Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.