Your work days are brighter here. At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the enterprise software market. And when we began to rise, one thing that really set us apart was our culture. A culture which was driven by our value of putting our people first. And ever since, the happiness, development, and contribution of every Workmate is central to who we are. Our Workmates believe a healthy employee-centric, collaborative culture is the essential mix of ingredients for success in business. That’s why we look after our people, communities and the planet while still being profitable. Feel encouraged to shine, however that manifests: you don’t need to hide who you are. You can feel the energy and the passion, it's what makes us unique. Inspired to make a brighter work day for all and transform with us to the next stage of our growth journey? Bring your brightest version of you and have a brighter work day here. At Workday, we value our candidates’ privacy and data security. Workday will never ask candidates to apply to jobs through websites that are not Workday Careers. Please be aware of sites that may ask for you to input your data in connection with a job posting that appears to be from Workday but is not. In addition, Workday will never ask candidates to pay a recruiting fee, or pay for consulting or coaching services, in order to apply for a job at Workday. About the Team We are looking for a motivated, highly collaborative problem-solver to take on the critically important role of Functional Architect (FA) for the Workday Financials Revenue products. The team’s inspired by delivering and growing winning solutions to complex Office of the CFO subscription and revenue management business process problems. We are eager to augment the team with a highly skilled systems thinker who enjoys solving cross-product issues and discovering how to use and improve Workday technologies to power transformative outcomes in the era of agents. The right addition to the team will be adept at applying the latest in system design techniques and strategies to build scalable architectures and work closely with a range of technical teams and partners across products and divisions to drive uptake of the designs. About the Role The functional architect supports the product team and our business in many critical areas. To be successful in this role, you will: Build and demonstrate an understanding of cloud products powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and educate and guide the team on strategic implementation. Serve as the representative for cross-team initiatives taking place outside of your functional domain, providing connections, expertise and direction to teams. Partner with other functional architects on strategic product initiatives. Promote consistency in how the team designs and builds new functionality. Develop a broad understanding of critical projects and initiatives in your functional area for the upcoming release, review proposed feature specifications, and provide guidance on architecture decisions. Review product opportunities and solution designs to provide recommendations on how to progress the investment. Identify touchpoints across product areas and features, enabling greater alignment, collaboration and scale. Create and ensure the scalability of designs, allowing for iterative solutions that meet both short and long-term customer needs. Assist in scoping and sizing discussions with a focus on cross-team impacts, strategic customer requirements, and critical deployments. Work with Inbound and Outbound Product Managers (PMs) to analyze customer feedback and usage data to make recommendations on design and prioritization. Mentor and coach Product Managers. About You Basic Qualifications: 8+ years validated experience designing, building, and supporting enterprise cloud applications. Other Qualifications: Experience in revenue accounting. Proven experience as a system designer of enterprise-scale, AI-powered products. Proven track record of defining business problems, researching user needs, prototyping and testing new solutions, collaborating with design and engineering teams, and participating in the Agile process. An inherently collaborative style that enables you to win the hearts and minds of your peers to successfully complete a complex product roadmap with execution often happening across teams. Excellent organizational, collaboration and communication skills; you are comfortable connecting with and delivering content to both developer and business executive audiences. Strong analytical skills, able to explore and research ambiguous problem spaces, adept at exploiting data to build actionable, meaningful units of work. You know when to and are able to get hands-on, crafting and building when appropriate. You’re self-directed and proactively identify needs and where you can make valuable contributions. Mastery of one or more Workday product areas. Strong functional and technical understanding of the Workday architecture, including Business Process Framework, Security, UI, Reporting, and Web Services. Workday Pay Transparency Statement 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. Primary Location: CAN.BC.Vancouver Primary Location Base Pay Range: $162,700 CAD - $244,100 CAD Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $164,900 USD - $288,000 USD If performed in Colorado, the pay range for this job is $173,600 - $260,400 USD based on min and max pay range for that role if performed in CO.If performed in Colorado, the pay range for this job is $173,600 - $260,400 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: 08/11/2025 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. Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at Workday about our Employee Referral process! Join our talent community and receive the latest Workday news, content, and be first in line for new job opportunities. Join our Talent Community! Please visit this benefits site! Please visit the Contractor Positions at Workday page 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. At Workday, our employees have always been our number one Core Value. We understand that everyone has unique experiences and perspectives which is why our mission is to create a safe space where all people and ideas are welcomed. Our commitment to value inclusion, belonging, and equity (VIBE™) and creating a brighter workday for all is the cornerstone of all we do. Join us! Workday is a leading provider of enterprise cloud applications for finance and human resources. Founded in 2005, Workday delivers financial management, human capital management, and analytics applications designed for the world's largest companies, educational institutions, and government agencies. Organizations ranging from medium-sized businesses to Fortune 50 enterprises have selected Workday. Workday is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Workday are considered without regards to age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Further, pursuant to applicable local ordinances, Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us. You may view the Workday's Pay Transparency Policy, and Know Your Rights Notice, by clicking on their corresponding links. Workday is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, disabled veterans, and others during our application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability or for religious reasons, contact us at accommodations@workday.com. At Workday, we value our candidates’ privacy and data security. Workday will never ask candidates to apply to jobs through websites that are not Workday Careers. Please be aware of sites that may ask for you to input your data in connection with a job posting that appears to be from Workday but is not. In addition, Workday will never ask candidates to pay a recruiting fee, or pay for consulting or coaching services, in order to apply for a job at Workday.
