Workday Solution Architect Manager
Accenture · Walnut Creek, CA
$80,400–$266,300from the description
Jul 23, 2026
Walnut Creek, CA
Jul 26, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A solution architecture role focused on designing and pricing Workday implementations — covering HCM, Payroll, Finance, and Inventory — for large enterprise clients. The work spans the full pre-sales cycle: shaping deals, collaborating with sales and delivery teams, obtaining sign-off on technical solutions, and staffing plans. Suited to someone with hands-on Workday delivery experience who can also operate in a client-facing, business development context.
Senior level · 5+ years · Remote · Full-time
Posted 5 times — it's one opening, so apply once.
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How this req sits in the market our data
Roughly 360 people nationally plausibly meet what this posting asks for (computer systems analysts). range 110–540
Applicant volume Moderate — A normal amount of company. The rare requirements below are what will separate a shortlisted application from the rest.
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What the occupation pays Median $108,178 (middle half $84,682–$137,059). This posting is about at that midpoint.
Estimated from BLS employment for this occupation and area, per-skill prevalence across our listing corpus, and published wage benchmarks — as of Jul 28, 2026. It is a model, not a headcount.
Why we read it this way (7)
The title includes 'Manager' but the JD describes a hands-on Solution Architect / pre-sales solutioning role with no explicit people-management, direct reports, or budget ownership described — the 'Manager' appears to be Accenture's internal level designation (L7). The runner-up SOC 11-3021 is noted given the title, but 15-1211 better reflects the primary day-to-day work of architecting and solutioning Workday implementations.
The 5-year minimum is stated at the role level ('minimum of 5 years of experience in a Technology Environment'); the 3-year Workday requirement is tied specifically to Workday HCM/Payroll/Finance delivery.
The degree requirement accepts equivalent work experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree ('Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience'), so the degree requirement is set to None.
Compensation ranges vary significantly by state; the floor ($80,400) and ceiling ($266,300) across all listed states are reported as the min/max.
Workday certifications (HCM and/or Finance) and Workday systems integration expertise appear under the 'Bonus points if you have' section and are treated as preferred.
AI/technology trend incorporation appears only in the 'Bonus points' section and is treated as preferred.
'Systems Integration' is listed as a required focus area ('strong focus on systems integration solutions') but names no specific platform or tool beyond Workday itself; it is retained as a named capability gate from the requirements section.
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