UKG Consultant / Workforce Management Solution Architect

Job Title: UKG Consultant / Workforce Management Solution Architect
Work Model: Remote
Assignment Duration: 6 months
Max Rate: ***

Job Summary
Seeking a highly experienced UKG Consultant to serve as a Workforce Management Solution Architect supporting enterprise workforce transformation initiatives. This individual will provide strategic leadership and hands-on expertise in Workforce Management solutions, with a focus on UKG and Legion platforms.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience implementing and optimizing workforce management systems, particularly Advanced Scheduling and Forecasting solutions. This role will partner closely with business stakeholders, client leadership, Cognizant teams, and third-party vendors to design, deliver, and support scalable workforce management capabilities across the organization.

Top 3 Required Skills
1. Advanced Scheduling & Forecasting expertise
2. UKG Workforce Management experience
3. Legion Workforce Management experience

Key Responsibilities
" Serve as the lead Solution Architect for UKG and Legion Workforce Management initiatives.
" Partner with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into effective workforce management solutions.
" Design, configure, and support Advanced Scheduling and Forecasting functionality.
" Lead full project lifecycle activities including discovery, solution design, implementation, testing, deployment, and post-production support.
" Provide strategic guidance to business and technology teams throughout implementation efforts.
" Collaborate across large, cross-functional teams consisting of client resources, Cognizant associates, and partner vendors.
" Ensure successful integration of workforce management capabilities within complex enterprise environments.
" Identify opportunities to improve workforce planning, labor forecasting, and scheduling efficiency.
" Facilitate workshops, solution reviews, and stakeholder discussions to drive alignment and project success.
" Support ongoing optimization and continuous improvement efforts following implementation.

Required Qualifications
" 15+ years of experience working with Workforce Management platforms.
" Extensive hands-on experience with UKG Workforce Management.
" Experience working with Legion Workforce Management solutions.
" Deep expertise in Advanced Scheduling and Forecasting, including configuration and implementation experience.
" Proven experience serving as a Solution Architect on large-scale Workforce Management projects.
" Strong understanding of workforce management processes and best practices.
" Experience leading requirements gathering, solution design, and implementation activities.
" Excellent communication, consulting, and stakeholder management skills.
" Ability to work effectively in complex, multi-product enterprise environments.
" Willingness to travel to customer locations as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
" Experience supporting large enterprise Workforce Management implementations.
" Prior consulting or client-facing experience.
" Experience working within multi-vendor delivery environments.
" Strong facilitation and presentation skills.
" Ability to influence business and technology stakeholders at all levels.