Senior Program Manager, Financial Operations

Job Description

Your work days are brighter here. Were 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, were shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, youll 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. Were 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, youll do meaningful work with Workmates whove got your back. In return, well 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, youve found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too.

About the Team

We are seeking a hardworking and driven individual to lead critical initiatives. This is an outstanding opportunity to orchestrate a significant multi-year program passionate about modernization and optimization of key business systems and processes. Following the successful completion of this foundational program, we will transition into a broader program management role, continuing to lead and deliver impactful strategic projects across the organization. In this role, you will be responsible for leading and coordinating intricate and strategic programs that are imperative to Workday's success. We are a diverse team working on impactful initiatives

About the Role

This role requires a credible program management professional with a consistent history of successfully running large-scale, sophisticated projects, strong collaboration, and the ability to navigate ambiguity. We are looking for a candidate that is a strategic problem solver with outstanding execution capabilities, capable of driving alignment across teams and ensuring successful outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and run all aspects of a significant, multi-year strategic program.
• Transition to leading programs from a portfolio covering the accounting organization.
• Build comprehensive project plans including timelines, dependencies, resourcing, and tasks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business workstream leads, IT, and external partners, to define requirements, run dependencies, and ensure seamless execution.
• Leverage understanding of CRM systems and standard processes, with a preference for Salesforce experience, to guide the program.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks and issues, developing and implementing effective contingency plans.
• Communicate efficiently, timely, and with details appropriate to the audience.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills are a must.
• Ensure adherence to program governance frameworks and quality standards.
• Drive decision-making and problem-solving to keep the program on track.
• Identify and implement process improvements for how we run projects.

About You Required Qualifications:

• 4 years leading multi-year, 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.
• Experience with heavy Change Management lifts in a program.
• Salesforce or Order-to-Cash experience.
• Proficiency in program tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, and Smartsheets).

Other Qualifications:

• Strongly preferred: Experience working with CRM platforms, with specific experience implementing or handling projects related to Salesforce.
• PMP or PgMP certification.
• 2 years of software experience.
• 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.
• Curiosity about process optimization.

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 candidates compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business needs, among other things. For more information regarding Workdays comprehensive benefits, please click here.

• Primary Location: USA.GA.Atlanta
• Primary Location Base Pay Range: $117,400 USD - $176,000 USD
• Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $111,500 USD - $198,000 USD

Our Approach to Flexible Work

With Flex Work, were 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 PERCENT ) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on the 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.

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Locations - Flex

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