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Workforce Software (WFS) Functional Lead

Accenture
Minneapolis, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 8/5/2025 CLOSED ON 9/2/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Workforce Software (WFS) Functional Lead position at Accenture?

We are:

We are a global collective of innovators applying the New every day to improve the way the world works and lives. New doesn’t mean being ahead of the curve; new is pushing forward the curve, riding the edge where the impossible meets the transformational and making it reality where it matters. Help us show the world what’s possible as you partner with clients to unlock hidden value and deliver innovative solutions. Empowered with innovative tools, continuous learning and a global community of diverse talent and perspectives, we drive success in a new business architecture that disrupts conventional practices. Our expertise spans 40 industries across 120 countries and impacts millions of lives every day. We turn ideas into reality.

You are:

An experienced Workforce Software Functional Lead with a drive to succeed, a desire to learn, that will develop and grow our Workforce Software business.

The Work...
The Workforce Software Functional Lead works closely with teammates to ensure the maximum value of our clients’ workforce management investment is achieved. The primary objective for this role is work with industry clients to execute strategic, operational, and financial business plans during all phases of an engagement with clients. They should be able to lead an implementation project from inception thru deployment and deliver client success.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Works with clients’ leadership and Accenture project members to identify, analyzes, and devises solutions to address complex business requirements and processes related to all areas of workforce management optimization
  • Be able to lead all phases of an implementation requirements, construction, testing, and deployment
  • Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to identify labor cost best practices, implement process improvements, and drives resources to deliver outcomes on time, within budget and with exceptional quality
  • Proactively identifies project issues and recommend viable solutions
  • Provides content expertise for tool set-up and implementation ensuring successful and sustainable execution of workforce management tools and technologies
  • Leads trainings in workforce management tools for leadership and staff
  • Supports the development of analytic models; expands functionality of existing analytic tools and presents analyses to front line leaders, mid-level leaders, and senior leadership
  • Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.

Here's what you need...

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience with Time/Attendance in Workforce Software suite

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in implementing or training on a packaged software system or highly complex internally developed application

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years' work experience). If Associate’s Degree, must have equivalent (minimum 6-year work experience)

Bonus points if…

  • Experience with 3GL 4GL languages such as JavaScript

  • Experience leading workshops for gathering requirements and running meetings

  • Team lead experience

  • External client-facing consulting experience

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York or Washington as set forth below. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

Information on benefits is here.

Role Location Annual Salary Range

California $63,800 to $196,000

Colorado $63,800 to $169,300

District of Columbia $68,000 to $180,300

Illinois $59,100 to $169,300

Minnesota $63,800 to $169,300

Maryland $59,100 to $156,800

New York/New Jersey $59,100 to $196,000

Washington $68,000 to $180,300


What We Believe


We have an unwavering commitment to diversity with the aim that every one of our people has a full sense of belonging within our organization. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture has the responsibility to create and sustain an inclusive environment.


Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and core values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.
Read more here


Equal Employment Opportunity Statement


Accenture is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion or sexual orientation.


All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.


Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.


For details, view a copy of the
Accenture Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy Statement.


Requesting An Accommodation


Accenture is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.


If you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with Accenture and have accommodation needs for a disability or religious observance, please call us toll free at 1 (877) 889-9009, send us an
email or speak with your recruiter.


Other Employment Statements


Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.


Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.


Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.


The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.

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