Program Manager, Strategic Initiatives, Workday Chennai

Your work days are brighter here 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 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 About the Team Workday s Chennai Global Capability Center GCC is a strategic R D hub crucial to Workday s deepened commitment and global expansion in India As a rapidly growing software development hub Chennai plays a critical role in Workday s global expansion and our mission to deliver enterprise-grade cloud solutions for managing people money and agents Our work here will directly contribute to Workday s leading cloud-native platform enhancing our Human Capital Management HCM Financial Management and Adaptive Planning offerings The Workday Chennai GCC represents an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of cloud technology and AI innovation contributing directly to Workday s global success About the Role We are looking for a highly capable program manager to help navigate rapid growth manage complex operations and ensure strategic alignment across global teams This individual will ensure attainment of operational excellence drive forward key strategic initiatives and foster a productive and engaging environment as we scale and grow teams in Workday Chennai Responsibilities Operational Excellence Strategic Execution Assist in developing and executing Chennai GCC s strategic business and operational initiatives Drive operational excellence align with global Workday objectives ensure clear visibility of status and progress and ensure successful outcomes Communications Cultural Initiatives Act as a liaison between the Chennai office and various stakeholders across global teams Orchestrate and develop operational cadences and key communications strategies for the organisation Facilitate information flow and ensure clear consistent communication regarding progress challenges and successes Coordinate and develop compelling content for team and org-wide meetings and events as well as curating org-specific content for senior management reporting Meeting Event Management Organize and run key meetings own communication strategy follow-up on action items and foster cross-team operational efficiency Plan and execute team events celebrations and town halls to foster employee engagement and a positive work culture Data Metrics Business Insights Develop mechanisms to gather crucial information from global teams and synthesize it into actionable insights Monitor and analyse trends to provide critical insights integrating these metrics into business and operations reviews Ad-Hoc Support Special Projects Undertake special projects and provide operational support to ensure smooth functioning of the Chennai GCC About You You are self driven and energized by problem solving This is a role for someone who thrives in ambiguity has excellent communication and organization skills strong executive presence and understands how to multi-task priorities ranging from strategic to tactical Basic Qualifications 5 - 7 years experience in business operations strategy consulting or program project management Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to articulate information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences Highly organized and attentive to detail with a passion for bringing structure to ambiguous situations Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects from conception to completion with a strong focus on execution and delivery Other Qualifications Bachelor s degree in Business Administration Engineering Computer Science or a related field An MBA or relevant Master s degree is a strong advantage Experience in enterprise SaaS environment or experience working closely with product and technology teams Highly adaptable and resilient comfortable working in a dynamic and evolving environment Intellectual curiosity paired with a high growth mindset Strong influencing skills with a reputation for getting things done effectively Experience in managing calendars organizing large-scale meetings and coordinating complex logistical arrangements Capacity to analyze information from various sources and synthesize it for strategic decision-making 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