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Senior Manager, Business Applications

Most Loved Workplace® Certified Job

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India

Information Technology

About the Role

At Kognitiv Inc, a Most Loved Workplace® certified employer in the Computer Software space, Empowering Teams, Delivering Workday Excellence, Changing Careers.

At Kognitiv Inc., we’re redefining what it means to be a Workday partner. As one of the fastest-growing companies in the ecosystem, we bring deep expertise, innovative thinking, and a people-first mindset to everything we do. We’re not just building better Workday solutions—we’re building a company where talented people thrive.

Ready to do your best work? Join us.

The Senior Manager, Business Applications provides strategic leadership and technical oversight for Kognitiv Inc’s commercial and operational software architecture. The role governs the deployment, integration, support, and scaling of core business systems to ensure enterprise-wide data continuity, process efficiency, and technical security.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

* Application Roadmap & Architecture: Architect and execute a scalable strategy for the business application stack (including but not limited to Salesforce, Zendesk, Projector PSA, HubSpot, Smartsheet, PandaDoc).

* Team & Capability Management: Provide functional leadership to a distributed team of business analysts, system administrators, and technical engineers; set priorities, manage performance objectives and technical skills development.

* Business Process Optimization: Partner with executive stakeholders across business units to translate operational workflows into secure, automated system configurations.

* Budgetary & License Governance: Manage software procurement cycles, vendor contract negotiations, license utilization metrics, and total cost of ownership (TCO) analytics.

* Security & Compliance Alignment: Enforce compliance with corporate information security policies, identity access management (IAM) frameworks, and global consumer privacy laws.

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Requirements

Advanced university degree in Information Technology, Business Systems, or a related field, or equivalent validated professional experience.
Proven leadership competence managing technical teams, systems engineering groups, or business application analysts in a global enterprise or rapid-growth corporate environment.
Comprehensive conceptual and practical familiarity with cloud-based business architectures.
Demonstrated ability to manage multi-vendor software ecosystems, complex contract renewals, and cross-departmental technology budgets.

Benefits

Retirement Plans: We support you with competitive savings and retirement plans, including company contributions tailored to our global team.
Sales Commissions: At Kognitiv, your hard work is valued. We offer performance-based incentives to reward employees for their contributions.
Wellness Benefits: Your health matters. We prioritize your physical, mental, and emotional well-being to help you thrive.
100% Remote Work: Kognitiv is fully remote, giving you a setup that works for you. Travel is minimal, typically just 5-10%.
Home Office Stipend: We provide a home office stipend, so you can equip yourself with exactly what you need to do your best work.
Sabbaticals: Celebrate your 5-year anniversary with a bucket list experience, and enjoy 7- and 10-year sabbaticals.
Competitive Pay: Reward your achievements with competitive pay and recognition that reflects your impact.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Working at Kognitiv Inc

Common questions candidates ask about this role and Kognitiv Inc's workplace

Kognitiv Inc., founded in 2016, is a fully remote consulting firm specializing in Workday solutions, with a focus on delivering exceptional results for our clients while creating an empowering environment for our team. We partner with organizations to implement, optimize, and support Workday across HCM, Payroll, Financials, and other key modules. Our approach is rooted in flexibility, collaboration, and innovation, giving clients access to highly skilled consultants who act as true partners in their success. At Kognitiv, we prioritize transparency and trust, both internally and with our clients, and we are proud of our reputation for delivering high-quality work with minimal disruption. Our team enjoys flexible schedules, professional development opportunities, and annual in-person gatherings, all while working remotely.

Please review the specific job listing or contact Kognitiv Inc's recruiting team for details on remote or hybrid work options for this role.

Salary information may vary by role and location. Please check the specific job listing or discuss compensation during the interview process.

Kognitiv Inc is an established organization in its industry. The company is a certified Most Loved Workplace®, highlighting a strong, positive culture and committed workforce.

Key benefit categories include: Work-Life Balance, Professional Development, Recognition & Compensation, Workplace Culture. For this role specifically, benefits include: Retirement Plans: We support you with competitive savings and retirement plans, including company contributions tailored to our global team., Sales Commissions: At Kognitiv, your hard work is valued. We offer performance-based incentives to reward employees for their contributions., Wellness Benefits: Your health matters. We prioritize your physical, mental, and emotional well-being to help you thrive., 100% Remote Work: Kognitiv is fully remote, giving you a setup that works for you. Travel is minimal, typically just 5-10%., Home Office Stipend: We provide a home office stipend, so you can equip yourself with exactly what you need to do your best work., Sabbaticals: Celebrate your 5-year anniversary with a bucket list experience, and enjoy 7- and 10-year sabbaticals., Competitive Pay: Reward your achievements with competitive pay and recognition that reflects your impact.. You can view more details on their CertCheck profile.

The day-to-day environment is guided by core values such as We're Never Alone Here and Ownership Mentality at Every Level and Protected Time for What Matters.

The company has committed to inclusive practices including: Authentic Collaboration Over Hierarchy and Genuine Support and Mentorship.

They have earned Most Loved Workplace® certifications including: Most Loved Workplace Most Loved Workplaces® 2026 and Most Loved Workplace Most Loved Workplaces® 2025.

Kognitiv Inc currently has 6 open positions. They are hiring across departments like Workday Consulting, Information Technology, Sales. You can view all current openings at certcheck.mostlovedworkplace.com/companies/kognitiv-inc/jobs.

The interview process typically involves an initial recruiter screen followed by team interviews. Please contact Kognitiv Inc's recruiting team for specific details on this role's process.