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About the Team

The Program Manager is responsible for the seamless planning, execution, and management of all partner-related enablement programs and events, both onsite and virtual. This role ensures that Workday's partner enablement initiatives are delivered efficiently, effectively, and professionally, providing a high-quality experience for all participating partners and supporting the overall success of the enablement team.

About the Role

Key Responsibilities:

Event Planning & Logistics: Lead the end-to-end planning and logistical coordination for all partner enablement events, including workshops, training sessions, conferences, and webinars. This includes venue selection (for onsite), platform setup (for virtual), scheduling, catering, technical requirements, and material preparation.

Program Coordination: Manage the operational aspects of partner enablement programs, ensuring all components, resources, and stakeholders are aligned for successful delivery.

Communication & Promotion: Coordinate communication with internal teams and external partners regarding event details, registration, logistics, and pre-event preparations.

Registration & Attendance: Manage event registration processes, track attendance, and provide regular reporting on participation metrics.

Onsite/Virtual Event Execution: Provide hands-on support during events, ensuring smooth operations, addressing immediate needs, and troubleshooting any issues that arise.

Post-Event Activities: Facilitate post-event activities including feedback collection, data analysis, reporting on event success, and reconciliation of expenses.

Content Support: Collaborate with the Solution Consulting Partner Enablement team to ensure content is prepared, distributed, and presented effectively during programs and events.

Platform Administration Support: Assist with the administration and utilization of learning management systems (LMS) and sales enablement platforms to support program delivery and tracking.

Qualifications:

Essential Qualifications:

Minimum of 3 years of experience in event management, program coordination, project management, or a similar operational role.

Proven experience in managing both in-person (onsite) and virtual events, including proficiency with relevant platforms (e.g., Zoom Events, Microsoft Teams, Webex, ON24, etc.).

Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, track expenses, and provide financial oversight for events/programs.

Strong organizational skills with a meticulous attention to detail.

Experience working with external stakeholders, preferably partners or clients, in a professional capacity.

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Hospitality Management, or a related field.

Desirable Qualifications:

Experience within the SaaS or enterprise software industry.

Familiarity with sales enablement, solution consulting, or training programs.

Experience using CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) for tracking interactions and event data.

Certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP, CAPM) or Event Planning (e.g., CMP).

Ability to travel occasionally for onsite events (if applicable).

About You

Key Skills & Competencies:

Exceptional Organizational & Planning: Superior ability to plan, prioritize, and execute complex logistical tasks and multiple projects simultaneously.

Communication & Interpersonal: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of effectively conveying information to diverse audiences and building strong relationships.

Problem-Solving & Adaptability: Resourceful and proactive in identifying and resolving issues quickly and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Adaptable to changing priorities and circumstances.

Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to all tasks, ensuring accuracy and precision in event planning and execution.

Budget Management: Proven ability to manage financial resources effectively, track spending, and work within budgetary constraints.

Technical Proficiency: Comfortable learning and utilizing various event technologies, virtual platforms, and collaboration tools.

Stakeholder Management: Ability to effectively coordinate and communicate with internal teams (enablement, sales, marketing) and external partners.

Time Management: Strong ability to meet deadlines and manage time effectively under pressure.

Customer Service Orientation: A commitment to providing excellent service and a positive experience for partners.

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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