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Workday Integrations and Extend Lead

Huron Consulting · Chicago, IL · $145,000–$170,000 a year · Full time

Posted Jul 13, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a Workday Extend app you built. What problem did it solve?

What they are checking: Whether they have hands-on Extend experience, which is still rare.

How do you lead a team of integration developers through design, build and go-live?

What they are checking: The role leads the implementation life cycle, so they want to see team leadership.

What would you do

A client wants an Extend app that would be hard to maintain after you leave. What do you advise?

What they are checking: Whether they think about long-term support costs and client ownership.

An integration breaks the week after go-live and payroll depends on it. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they respond quickly, communicate clearly and fix root causes.

About the work

How do you decide whether a requirement should be met with Extend, an integration or standard configuration?

What they are checking: Whether they pick the simplest approach that will be easy to support.

Walk me through building a Workday Studio integration with error handling and retries.

What they are checking: Whether they have deep Studio skills for complex integrations.

How do you use Workday web services and REST APIs in your integrations?

What they are checking: Whether they understand Workday's API layer well enough to design reliable connections.

How do you test integrations end to end with outside systems you don't control?

What they are checking: Whether they coordinate testing with third parties and plan for their delays.

How do you write design documents for integrations so others can support them?

What they are checking: The posting mentions complex design documents, which matter for long-term support.

How do you keep current on Workday releases that affect integrations and Extend?

What they are checking: Whether they track platform changes so integrations don't break unexpectedly.

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The full job description

As published by Huron Consulting.

Huron is a global consultancy that collaborates with clients to drive strategic growth, ignite innovation and navigate constant change. Through a combination of strategy, expertise and creativity, we help clients accelerate operational, digital and cultural transformation, enabling the change they need to own their future. Join our team as the expert you are now and create your future. You’ve gained valuable technical expertise in the vibrant consulting arena. But you find yourself wondering what’s next on your career agenda. You want to continue developing your current skills…but you want to step it up a notch. Huron has your answer—our Technical Manager position. Our tech managers perform a wide range of functions such as working in conjunction with other Huron and client team members—and leading the implementation life cycle (including planning, configuration, design, build, conversion, training, go-live and post-production support). It’s a highly-dynamic position—with considerable visibility. One trait that describes our ideal technical manager candidate is highly-capable. We seek out team players who consistently execute well-developed talents and embrace career growth. Maybe your forte involves project management methodology…or maybe complex design document creation. Perhaps you excel in end-user training development and execution…business process modification identification…or testing approaches for script development and execution. Whatever your unique talents, whatever your passion—in design, creation, and leadership—we’ve got you covered. Qualifications: • 6-10 years of experience operating as a technical lead and/or architect on cloud-based enterprise system implementations • 2-3 years of experience with complex systems integrations, data conversions, and end-to-end technical work-stream ownership • Must have experience managing a team • Must have experience using Studio • Must have experience with Extend • Having experience with Orchestrate is a plus! • Ability to collaborate with project team and client leadership to understand and resolve client problems or barriers; provides appropriate technical recommendations that align with business needs • Implement new Workday integrations, inbound and outbound EIB’s. • Manage and implement Workday Integration enhancements . • Work with cross functional teams to understand requirements and design and implement solutions. • Comfortable interacting with varying levels of client personnel based on project need • Deep expertise in one ore more technical area of cloud-based ERP, EPM, CRM, or Data Management solutions • Experience coaching and leading technical staff members • Huron requires a Bachelor’s Degree in a field related to this position or equivalent work experience • Willingness to travel up to 50% The estimated base salary range for this job is $145,000 - $170,0000. The range represents a good faith estimate of the range that Huron reasonably expects to pay for this job at the time of the job posting. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, market changes, and required travel. This job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s annual incentive compensation program, which reflects Huron’s pay for performance philosophy. Inclusive of annual incentive compensation opportunity, the total estimated compensation range for this job is $174,000 - $204,000. The job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s benefit plans which include medical, dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs. The salary range information provided is in accordance with applicable state and local laws regarding salary transparency that are currently in effect and may be implemented in the future Position Level Manager Country United States of America

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