Principal Program Manager - Federal Strategic Programs

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About the Team

The Federal Team, within the Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) Organization, focuses on designing, developing, implementing, and/or monitoring Federal operational, regulatory and contractual compliance processes.

About the Role

Workday is looking for an experienced Principal Program Manager to join our Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) Organization, with a focus on establishing Federal operational, regulatory and contractual compliance capabilities. The ideal candidate should possess deep knowledge of, and experience with, Federal government operational and compliance expectations. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, establishing, and driving delivery of operational processes that are vital for supporting Federal customers. Previous experience leading cross-functional projects/programs for government-related services is helpful.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise multiple Federal workstreams, including Quote-to-Cash (QTC) processes, ensuring alignment with Federal regulations, policies, and compliance requirements.

• Drive execution by supervising deliverables, resolving roadblocks, and ensuring accountability across teams.

• Ensure organizational adherence to Federal regulations, including FAR/DFARS, ITAR, cybersecurity standards (e.g., NIST 800-171, CMMC), and other applicable laws.

• Serve as the subject matter expert on compliance issues, providing guidance and training to internal team members.

• Leverage tools and resources to drive the build-out of Federal compliance projects, ensuring robust project planning and execution.

• Monitor projects through execution, using dashboards, tracking systems, and analytics to ensure progress and identify potential risks.

• Prepare and deliver program updates on the current workstreams to executive leadership, including presentations at Executive Committee meetings. 

About You

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Project Management Office (PMO) or Program Management experience.

• 5+ years experience in a role supporting, implementing or supervising Government contract, compliance or operational process.

Other Qualifications 

• BS or MS in Accounting, Finance, Human Resource, Computer Science, or Information Systems preferred.

• PMP certification preferred.

• Experience coordinating FedRAMP or FAR Part 12 requirements preferred.

• Relevant certifications in federal contracting (CFCM) or finance (CPA) preferred.

• Prior experience leading complex technical projects.

• Experience running cross-functional teams and outstanding program management skills.

• Ability to identify dependencies between sophisticated programs/projects and determine impact.

• Capable of translating issues into simple terms to facilitate discussion and decision.

• Proficient at presenting value and influencing team members at all levels of the organization to effect change.

• Strong organization skills, capable of running challenging priorities and handling varying workloads.

• An interest in process optimization.

• Knowledge of Workday Finance and related applications preferred.

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 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.GA.Atlanta

Primary Location Base Pay Range: $139,600 USD - $209,400 USD

Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $132,600 USD - $246,000 USD

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.

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