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 TeamThe Digital Employee Experience team, part of the Business Technology (BT) at Workday, is responsible for delivering innovative and engaging digital experiences for our global workforce. Our team is dedicated to understanding the needs and challenges of our employees, creating solutions that improve their productivity, engagement, and satisfaction. We work closely with cross-functional teams across the organization, including Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, HR, Employee Communications, and other departments, to deliver seamless and integrated digital experiences that support our business operations and empower our employees to be their best. We are a collaborative and dynamic team that values creativity, innovation, and continuous improvement. Join us and shape the future of the digital employee experience at Workday!About the RoleWe're looking for an experienced Program Manager to join our Digital Employee Experience team. In this pivotal role, you'll drive the end-to-end management of complex technical initiatives focused on enhancing our global workforce's digital journey. You'll partner with diverse stakeholders, champion employee needs, and leverage Agile methodologies to deliver high-quality, impactful solutions that truly make a difference at Workday.Project Leadership: Drive the full lifecycle management of complex technical initiatives, from initial concept through to successful deployment, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to high-quality standards.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner effectively across the organization, including product managers, engineers, IT, and business leaders, to align project goals, manage dependencies, and ensure successful outcomes.Employee-Centric Focus: Act as an advocate for employee needs by gathering feedback and translating insights into actionable project requirements and solutions.Technology Expertise: Maintain proficiency in common workplace productivity tools and stay current with emerging technologies that can enhance the employee experience.Agile Champion: Facilitate Agile ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives), foster a collaborative team environment, and proactively remove roadblocks to ensure smooth project execution.Communication & Reporting: Provide clear, concise, and regular project updates to all stakeholders, create project documentation, and track key performance indicators to measure progress and impact. Expertly tailor communications to diverse audiences, from technical teams to C-level executives, ensuring understanding and alignment.About YouProven Experience: You have 8+ years of demonstrated ability in program and project management, ideally within a software development or IT environment.Agile Expertise: You possess a deep understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and have a strong track record of successful Agile project delivery. You're adept at using agile dashboards to track metrics and drive progress.Collaboration: You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and effectively influence stakeholders at all levels.Self-Starter: You are proactive, independent, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic enterprise environment.Problem Solver: You possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, coupled with a passion for finding innovative solutions to complex technical and organizational challenges.Customer Focus: You are dedicated to delivering exceptional employee experiences through thoughtful and impactful technology solutions.Nice to Have:Experience in managing large programs and projects.Certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), or similar.A background in software development or IT infrastructure.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!
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