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 TeamDo what you love. Love what you do.At Workday, we help the world’s largest organizations adapt to what’s next by bringing finance, HR, planning and student solutions into a single enterprise cloud. We work hard, and we’re serious about what we do. But we like to have fun, too. We put people first, celebrate diversity, drive innovation, and do good in the communities where we live and work.About the RoleThe Senior Principal Program Manager (P6) resides in the Program Management Office within the Student Solution Enablement organization and leads cross-functional project teams to deliver tools, communications and events to support Engagement Managers and Consultants in the deployment of Workday Student.The primary customers for this role are Workday internal professional services teams. Cross-functional project teams may include, but are not limited to, individual contributors, managers and leaders in:Student Delivery and ConsultingStudent Services SalesStudent Product ManagementWorkday Corporate PMO & Delivery EnablementWorkday Corporate Sales EnablementWorkday Services OperationsThe Sr. Principal Program Manager, develops positive relationships with all teams listed above and is responsible for the overall coordination, planning, execution and maintenance of tools, events and communications to support the Workday Professional Services Student team.This person is responsible for projects of moderate to high complexity with leadership impact, influence and visibility.Business analysis responsibilities are also part of the person’s position including business process definition, data analysis, and organizational change management. This person has a high attention to detail and is thorough/meticulous when developing and maintaining tools/artifacts for which they are responsible.Key Areas of Responsibility:Stakeholder Partnership & CommunicationProactively communicate and partner with teams to effectively deliver solutionsDeliver communications to teams with positivity and energyEffectively handle and communicate project intent and empower teams to achieve project objectivesProject ManagementUse project management methods and standards to ensure project results meet/exceed expectationsLead projects with varying degrees of complexity and riskWork on multiple projects concurrentlyUse project management methods (e.g., waterfall, agile) and tools (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project)Business Process DefinitionProvide process leadership; develop detailed knowledge and understanding of key business processes and their cross-functional impacts (especially focused in the Workday professional services area)Collaborate with teams to identify and document key business processesUse process definition methods and tools to deliver business process improvements (e.g., Visio, Lucidchart)Tool Development & MaintenanceCreate and maintain artifacts/tools used on Workday customer projects across all stagesHigh attention to detail when building and managing artifacts/toolsOCM (Organizational Change Management), Communications, & TrainingPlan, develop, and deliver role-based, team member training associated with project solutionsPlan, develop, and deliver team member communicationsAssess organizational readiness for change and develop targeted action plans to empower positive change behaviorsAbout YouBasic Qualifications:5+ years of Workday Student experience15+ years business experience in an enterprise level organization10+ years of project management experience5+ years of enterprise software, SaaS, or cloud software experience5+ years of experience working with professional services teams and providing needed support/ solutions5+ years of experience working in the Higher Education industry and/or focused on Student Information Systems (SIS)Ability to travel 25-40% of the timeOther Qualifications:10+ years of business analysis experience preferred5+ years of organizational change management experience preferred5+ years of enterprise IT experience preferredStrong organizational and time management skillsAbility to work at a detailed level while maintaining an overall project perspectiveAbility to create and maintain detailed documentation, tools/artifacts, and other contentProficiency in Google Suite (e.g., Sheets, Slides), Microsoft Office (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint), and other software including Confluence/JIRA, Slack, Lucidchart, and SmartsheetKnowledge of project management methods and standardsKnowledge of business process improvement methods and standardsKnowledge of software development life cycle (SDLC) processes and procedures (including Waterfall and Agile)Knowledge of software testing conceptsExcellent written and verbal communications skillsProblem solving and troubleshooting capabilitiesStrong problem-solving skillsKnowledge of role-based training development and delivery methodsCloud software knowledge especially Workday and Salesforce.comExcellent facilitation and presentation skillsAbility to interact at all levels of the organization and with external representativesAbility to advocate and lead organizational changeAbility to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environmentBA/BS degree in Business, IS, Project Management or related field, from an accredited university or equivalent professional experienceMasters/MBA preferredPMP certification highly desirableWorkday Pay Transparency Statement - United States The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations in the United States (US) 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: $180,000 - $270,000 Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $155,300 - $270,000Our 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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