About the role
Your work days are brighter here.
We’re obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we’re shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, you’ll feel it. Not just in the products we build, but in how we show up for each other. Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm. We’re in this together, tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care. We look for curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring sun-drenched optimism and drive. Whether you're building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you’ll do meaningful work with Workmates who’ve got your back. In return, we’ll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul. So, if you want to inspire a brighter work day for everyone, including yourself, you’ve found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too.
About the Team
Join our team and experience Workday! It's fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they're doing. At Workday, we're committed to bringing customer focus and continuous innovation to the business of enterprise applications. We work hard, and we're serious about what we do. But we like to have a good time, too. In fact, we run our company with that principle in mind every day: one of our core values is fun. The Platform Solutions team is looking for an outstanding, seasoned professional for a senior technical program manager role to lead complex, high-visibility programs and initiatives within the Workday on Workday (WoW) organization. The role will focus on orchestrating cross-functional execution, ensuring alignment with business priorities, and driving measurable outcomes.
About the Role
This role will champion the adoption of our own technology to help build a better customer experience, for not only our internal customers, but external as well. This role ensures the successful delivery of Workday’s most meaningful initiatives. You will act as the key technical leader and a "force multiplier" for our critical programs that connect strategy to execution, orchestrate cross-functional delivery, and drive measurable outcomes—directly enabling WoW to achieve its strategic priorities.
* Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex, multi-functional programs with significant executive visibility and business impact. * Translate strategy into clear execution plans with defined outcomes, milestones, and success metrics. * Anticipate risks and dependencies; proactively resolve issues to keep programs on track. * Establish governance, reporting, and decision-making structures that create clarity and accountability. * Partner with other program managers and stakeholders to ensure program objectives are achieved, including compliance, data quality, and platform scalability. * Use dashboards and metrics to supervise progress, provide visibility, and drive continuous improvement. * Serve as a trusted partner to senior leaders, ensuring alignment, clarity, and progress against commitments.
About You
Basic Qualifications
* 8+ years of program management experience leading large-scale, multi-functional technical initiatives with measurable business outcomes in SaaS, enterprise technology, or related industries. * Proven success in establishing governance, decision-making frameworks, and operating rhythms for sophisticated programs. * Relevant certifications in program/project management (PMP, PgMP, CSM, CTPM or equivalent) required, or equivalent proven expertise in program management frameworks.
Other Qualifications:
* Ability to influence senior stakeholders across diverse functions. * Skilled at executive communication, storytelling with data, and simplifying complex topics. * Excellent judgment and decision-making skills in complex situations. * Experience driving both strategic and technical initiatives from inception to outcomes. * Adaptable and resilient; able to flex to changing priorities while maintaining focus on results. * Track record of mentoring, coaching, or enabling program management talent. * Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Technology, or Management (or equivalent experience). * Experience with Workday implementations or equivalent programs is a plus.
Workday Pay Transparency Statement
The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits, please click here.
Primary Location: USA.CA.Pleasanton
Primary Location Base Pay Range: $143,800 USD - $215,800 USD
Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $121,400 USD - $215,800 USD
Our Approach to Flexible Work
With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.
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