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At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the enterprise software market. And when we began to rise, one thing that really set us apart was our culture. A culture which was driven by our value of putting our people first. And ever since, the happiness, development, and contribution of every Workmate is central to who we are. Our Workmates believe a healthy employee-centric, collaborative culture is the essential mix of ingredients for success in business. That’s why we look after our people, communities and the planet while still being profitable. Feel encouraged to shine, however that manifests: you don’t need to hide who you are. You can feel the energy and the passion, it's what makes us unique. Inspired to make a brighter work day for all and transform with us to the next stage of our growth journey? Bring your brightest version of you and have a brighter work day here.

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About the Team

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Principal Program Manager to join our Finance Project Management Office team! In this role, you will be responsible for leading and coordinating intricate and strategic programs that are imperative to Workday's success. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery of projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

About the Role

We are looking for a principal program manager who is experience at driving value of program structure while balancing the need for agility and innovation within that framework. Using program management methodologies, this role will drive sophisticated projects end-to-end by identifying and leading scope, dependencies, and risks, driving timeline alignment, and reporting on the health and status of the program – all concluding with timely delivery of outcomes and results!

To be successful, you should love leading projects and solving complex business problems. You should be curious about artfully balancing structure and drive with flexibility and agility. And you would be the person at the table who skillfully captures multiple perspectives, synthesizes the input, and influences the group to align on next steps and decisions. Your work style should align with Workday core values supplying a positive supply work environment.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Plan, organize, and be responsible for the projects from initiation through execution while identifying risks and issues, facilitate mitigation plans, handle budget, and successfully schedule timeline to implement quickly.

Proactively build strong, trusted working relationships with Finance functional leaders and Business Technology partners to drive alignment and optimize project operations.

Provide structure and guidance to lead, motivate, and hold accountable project team members and deliver on priorities.

Drive and report progress against program objectives and goals.

Communicate efficiently, timely, and with a level of detail and format appropriate to the audience. Outstanding oral and written communication skills are a must.

Gain a deep understanding of the business challenges and overall goals to enable you to steer working teams through issues.

Possess strong written and verbal presentation skills and be adept at influencing and gaining consensus. 

About You

Required Qualifications:

7+ years leading sophisticated, cross-functional, technology based end-to-end programs at enterprise scale.

BS or MS or equivalent experience in either Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, or Information Systems

Strong experience in project management methodologies and templates.

Proficiency in program tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, and Smartsheets). 

Other Qualifications:

PMP or PgMP certification.

2+ years of software experience.

Experience with one or more of the following is a plus: AI/ML, RPA, or Internal Controls

Hands-on experience with data visualization tools (developing reporting dashboards).

You know (and love) Workday Finance and related applications.

Experience collaborating with multiple layers of the organization with shown success initiating change and influencing at all levels.

Strong organization skills, capable of leading opposing priorities and handling varying workloads.

You have a curiosity about process optimization.

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.

Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at Workday about our Employee Referral process!