Principal Program Manager - Strategic Growth Initiatives - Remote Eligible

Principal Program Manager

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.

We are looking for a principal program manager who is experienced at driving the 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.

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