Senior Program Manager, Finance Transformation

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 We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior 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 program manager who understands 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 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 Responsibilities Lead cross-functional initiatives and transformational projects from initiation to closure Build comprehensive project plans including dependencies resourcing key milestones and task-level detail Support workstream leads on your projects by providing structure and instruction Drive and report progress against program objectives and goals Identify program risks and issues and facilitate the development of plans to mitigate or prevent those risks Communicate efficiently timely and with a level of detail and format appropriate to the audience Gain a deep understanding of the business challenges and overall goals to enable you to steer working teams through issues About You Basic Qualifications 8 years leading sophisticated cross-functional technology based end-to-end programs at enterprise scale 3 years of experience with AI ML RPA Internal Controls PMP or PgMP certification is a plus Other Qualifications BS or MS or equivalent experience in either Accounting Finance Computer Science or Information Systems Proficiency in program tools e g Jira Asana Microsoft Suite Google Suite and Smartsheets Strong experience in project management methodologies and templates 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 Hands-on experience with data visualization tools developing reporting dashboards Possess strong written and verbal presentation skills and be adept at influencing and gaining consensus You know and love Workday Finance and related applications 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