Sr. Program Manager

About the role

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. We are looking for a senior program manager who is experienced at driving value leveraging program structures while balancing the need for agility and innovation within that framework. Using program management methodologies, this role will drive sophisticated projects end-to-end 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. To be successful, you should love leading projects and solving complex business problems. You should be curious about artfully balancing structure and drive with flexibility and agility. You would be the person at the table who skillfully captures multiple perspectives, synthesizes the input, and influences the group to align on next steps and decisions. Your work style should align with Workday core values supplying a positive supply work environment. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Plan, organize, and be responsible for the projects from initiation through execution while identifying risks and issues, facilitate mitigation plans, handle budget, and successfully schedule timeline to implement quickly. Proactively build strong, trusted working relationships with Finance functional leaders and Business Technology partners to drive alignment and optimize project operations. Provide structure and guidance to lead, motivate, and hold accountable project team members and deliver on priorities. Drive and report progress against program objectives and goals. Communicate efficiently, timely, and with a level of detail and format appropriate to the audience. Outstanding oral and written communication skills are a must. Gain a deep understanding of the business challenges and overall goals to enable you to steer working teams through issues. Possess strong written and verbal presentation skills and be adept at influencing and gaining consensus. About You