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.About the TeamWe are looking to hire a Technical Program Manager who will be joining Workday's Business Operations team within the Community team. We are looking for someone to join our team who can own and deliver complex release programs, and manage additional scope related to broader needs of the PMO team. In this technical, hands-on role, you’ll work cross functionally and very closely with Community Engineering to ensure our Release Program is optimized to meet stakeholder needs. This role requires a blend of understanding business goals and user needs, plus solid experience managing technology programs that reach thousands of daily users.We have a fantastic team culture that blends fun with high performance and professional development. We are looking for someone who is energized by collaborating with others to solve problems and takes a leadership mentality on any project.About the RoleThis is a Technical Program Management role with an emphasis on Release management. This is a complex program that deals with releases to multiple inter-layered systems. It will consist of managing Community's bi-weekly releases, as well as management of larger Go-lives.Other responsibilities include:Managing the entire Release Program and serve as the point person and Community Release SMERunning daily standups and all release meetingsManaging all program artifacts and documentation, Planning and coordination with engineering leadership Stakeholder communications and issue escalation.Run RCA's and Retrospectives when Release issues ariseCoordinate action items and backlog needs across Engineering, Product, Engagement, and Content TeamsEngage with programs to ensure the program solutions meets business requirementsGenerate reports and dashboards that provide insights and deliver clear and actionable recommendations to improve and optimize the Release processProactively identifies issues and recommends resolutions, working closely with key business leaders to offer alternatives and enhancementsDeeply understand the Community architecture and integration points of Workday’s business processes Act as a consultative and strategic partner to cross-functional teams from business, IT, process and product teams to build/improve the technology experience on our existing suite of productsSeek and build partnerships across business and technology teamsAbout YouBasis Qualifications3+ years of Technical Program Management3+ years of Release or Delivery Management2+ years of Engineering or Scrum experience Advanced experience using tools like Jira, Smartsheets, and ConfluenceOther Qualifications Highly experienced with managing challenging meetings with multiple stakeholdersDetail-oriented and responsiveAgile and team-centric mindsetStrong relationship and trust building abilities with stakeholdersHighly adept at working with technical / IT teamsExperience with program increment (PI) planningComfortable with Excel, Google Docs, collaboration tools.Proactive and personable.An extraordinary written and oral communicator with ability to cultivate positive relationshipsWorkday Pay Transparency StatementThe 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.CA.Pleasanton Primary Location Base Pay Range: $128,000 USD - $192,000 USD Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $112,500 USD - $192,000 USDOur 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!
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