Workday, Inc.

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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 The Business Technology Program Management Office (BT PMO) drives consistency, operational rigor, and delivery excellence across Workday’s most important technology initiatives. We partner across engineering, operations, applications, and business platforms to ensure that execution is connected to measurable results. As we continue to scale, we are establishing a Program Management Center of Excellence (CoE) and Community of Practice to elevate the craft of program management, build consistency in how we deliver, and support Business Technology in achieving its most strategic outcomes. Our values guide how we work every day: we are drivers of outcomes, trusted partners with a strong say/do ratio, and we operate with integrity, transparency, and adaptability—always keeping the big picture in mind. About the Role Workday is seeking a Principal Program Manager to establish and lead the Program Management Center of Excellence (CoE) within Business Technology. The role focuses on building and sustaining standards, governance, best practices, and a Community of Practice that elevates program management maturity across BT. In addition, you’ll occasionally step into leading strategic programs with executive visibility—ensuring that CoE practices are applied in real-world delivery and refined through practice. CoE Leadership – Your Primary Focus Establish and scale the Program Management CoE. Define and sustain standards, governance, best practices, and tools. Launch and facilitate a Community of Practice. Develop coaching and enablement programs to raise program management maturity across BT. Program Leadership – Applied in Practice Lead select complex, strategic programs with executive visibility. Apply and refine CoE practices in delivery, ensuring measurable business outcomes and alignment with BT’s priorities. Use these programs as proving grounds to demonstrate and strengthen CoE impact About You Basic Qualifications 10+ years of program management experience, including 5+ years establishing or maturing PMOs/CoEs with standards, governance, and communities of practice. Demonstrated success in leading large, cross-functional programs with measurable business outcomes. 8+ years in SaaS, enterprise technology, or related industries. Relevant certifications in program/project management (PMP, PgMP, CSM, or equivalent) required, or equivalent demonstrable expertise in program management frameworks. Other Qualifications Ability to drive strategic alignment across Business Technology functions, ensuring successful delivery of complex programs. Strong judgment and decision-making skills in critical, high-stakes situations. Skilled in evaluating strategic options, assessing risks, and guiding teams toward impactful solutions. Experience with governance and frameworks that enable transparency, accountability, and prioritization. Adept at facilitating executive-level meetings and strategic discussions, ensuring alignment and clarity. Exceptional communicator and relationship-builder, able to influence senior leaders and inspire cross-functional collaboration. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; able to cut through complexity and drive clarity. Adaptable and resilient, able to flex to changing priorities while keeping sight of long-term strategy. Track record of mentoring, coaching, or developing program management talent. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Technology, or Management (or equivalent experience). 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.GA.Atlanta Primary Location Base Pay Range: $147,600 USD - $221,400 USD Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $140,200 USD - $249,100 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. Pursuant to applicable Fair Chance law, Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at Workday about our Employee Referral process! At Workday, we value our candidates’ privacy and data security. Workday will never ask candidates to apply to jobs through websites that are not Workday Careers. Please be aware of sites that may ask for you to input your data in connection with a job posting that appears to be from Workday but is not. In addition, Workday will never ask candidates to pay a recruiting fee, or pay for consulting or coaching services, in order to apply for a job at Workday. Join our talent community and receive the latest Workday news, content, and be first in line for new job opportunities. Join our Talent Community! Please visit this benefits site! Please visit the Contractor Positions at Workday page 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. At Workday, our employees have always been our number one Core Value. We understand that everyone has unique experiences and perspectives which is why our mission is to create a safe space where all people and ideas are welcomed. Our commitment to value inclusion, belonging, and equity (VIBE™) and creating a brighter workday for all is the cornerstone of all we do. Join us! Workday is a leading provider of enterprise cloud applications for finance and human resources. Founded in 2005, Workday delivers financial management, human capital management, and analytics applications designed for the world's largest companies, educational institutions, and government agencies. Organizations ranging from medium-sized businesses to Fortune 50 enterprises have selected Workday. Workday is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Workday are considered without regards to age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Further, pursuant to applicable local ordinances, Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us. You may view the Workday's Pay Transparency Policy, and Know Your Rights Notice, by clicking on their corresponding links. Workday is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, disabled veterans, and others during our application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability or for religious reasons, contact us at accommodations@workday.com. At Workday, we value our candidates’ privacy and data security. Workday will never ask candidates to apply to jobs through websites that are not Workday Careers. Please be aware of sites that may ask for you to input your data in connection with a job posting that appears to be from Workday but is not. In addition, Workday will never ask candidates to pay a recruiting fee, or pay for consulting or coaching services, in order to apply for a job at Workday.