Forward Deployed Partner Architect

Your work days are brighter here.Were 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, were shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, youll 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. Were 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, youll do meaningful work with Workmates whove got your back. In return, well 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, youve found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too.About the TeamThe Forward Deployed (FD) team is an elite, multi-disciplinary unit designed to bridge the gap between "the possible" and "the practical." We dont just slide-ware our vision; we build it. As part of the North America Solution Consulting organization, we sit at the high-velocity intersection of AI Strategy, Product Engineering, and the agentic ecosystem. Our mission is to accelerate the adoption of Workdays AI Human Capital and Financial management solutions by co-innovating with our most strategic partners and customers.About the RoleAs a Forward Deployed Partner Architect, you are the technical bridge between our platform and our most strategic System Integrators (SIs) and Frontier AI Model Providers. Your job is to make "agentic AI" real for the enterprise. You will empower partners to drive joint consumption by architecting bespoke pilot-to- production solutions and leading agentic architectures that showcase our unique data model, security framework, and governance with Agent System of Record. You are capable of translating AI solutions into clear business outcomes for CXOs, while maintaining deep technical credibility.Key Responsibilities: * Architectural Co-Innovation: Partner with SIs or Frontier AI Model Providers to design customer-specific AI roadmaps that quantify the business value of Workday AI, moving beyond buzzwords to measurable outcomes. Collaborating with the Workday Partner Managers will be critical. * Rapid Agentic Prototyping: Lead 4-week and 8-week "Pilot to Production" builds in pre-production/sandbox environments for our partners customers to bridge the gap between AI roadmap promises and technical reality. * Consumption Strategy: Support Workdays shift to agentic-based consumption models. You will analyze technical usage patterns and help customers forecast their long-term AI and platform needs. * Technical Diplomacy: Navigate complex global security, compliance, and data privacy requirements. You are the trusted advisor who ensures Workday AI fits seamlessly into a customers broader IT ecosystem. * The Feedback Loop: Act as a critical sensor for Product & Technology teams, funneling real-world SI and customer challenges back into the development roadmap to ensure our AI remains "built for business." * Ecosystem Integration: Design and recommend seamless data flows and integration strategies (including MCP and A2A) within complex, multi-cloud enterprise landscapes. * Measurable Impact: Responsible for demonstrating impact and measurable value within your industry or domain expertise.About YouBasic Qualifications:Principal, FDE Partner Architect: * 7+ years of experience in technology solution design, enterprise software implementations, or digital transformation * 7+ years' experience presenting to t