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About the Team
The Global Customer Operations (GPO) Strategy & Planning organization drives the medium and long term strategy & execution for GCO. We do this by turning ideas into decisions, rapidly commercializing new innovation, building programs that generate pipeline and we have a deep understanding of GCO processes end-to-end. Part of this team is the M&A and NOL(New Offer Launch) effort with the charter to commercialize all types of innovation (Organic, Inorganic & Partner) to bring them to market with speed & efficiency.About the Role
The Global Customer Operations M&A/NOL(New Offer Launch) effort is looking for a skilled program manager with an interest in driving the readiness to deliver organic innovation through new offers and solutions that increase revenue, decrease operating cost, and improve the experience of our Workmates and Customers.
Key Responsibilities
Accountable for the readiness across GCO to realize the potential of new offers that Workday is bringing to market
Work across GCO to ensure cross-functional partners have execution plans in place for GTM Strategy, Deal Management, Enablement, Systems/Tools, CX, Pricing/Packing and others to achieve launch success
Identify and mitigate risks and issues that may impact project delivery, and develop contingency plans to address potential roadblocks
Exercises independent judgment in methods & techniques to ensure success of the initiatives
Proactively identify strategic recommendations, opportunities for improvement, and propose process and system improvements
Create formal networks across the company to coordinate and collaborate across constituents & peer groups
Manage program documentation throughout the program lifecycle in various collaboration tools, including Smartsheet and Google Sheets
Define program objectives, scope, and deliverables in collaboration with key stakeholders, including senior leadership and cross-functional teams ensuring alignment with organizational goals
Facilitate knowledge sharing by establishing and maintaining effective communication channels with stakeholders to provide regular updates on project status, risks, and issues, and solicit feedback and input as needed
VISA Sponsorship is not available for this role.
About You
Basic Qualifications -Sr Program Manager(Required)
- Minimum 8 years experience in project or program management, defining, launching, and iterating on impactful projects or programs
Basic Qualifications -Program Manager(Required)
- Minimum 5 years experience in project or program management, defining, launching, and iterating on impactful projects or programs
Other qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to lead Cross-Functional Alignment across multiple departments and teams, ensuring outcomes like seamless collaboration or shared understanding on program objectives
- Deep understanding of Governance Management principles and the ability to establish and enforce governance elements for programs and projects
- Proven ability to lead Meeting Facilitation effectively for large and complex meetings, ensuring like clear agendas, active participation from diverse groups, and decisive action
- Proven Proactive Thinking skills by like anticipating strategic challenges, identifying future opportunities, or developing contingency plans for programs
- Strong understanding of Project Documentation standards and the ability to create, manage, and maintain comprehensive documentation for complex programs and projects
- Strong Project Management skills, including areas like stakeholder management for non-technical programs and projects
- Deep understanding of Risk Mitigation Strategies and the ability to develop, implement, and oversee comprehensive risk response plans
- Proven Schedule Development skills by creating integrated master schedules and managing critical paths for complex programs
- Good understanding of Solution Planning processes and the ability to lead resolution for addressing significant business challenges through programs
- Proven ability to lead Stakeholder Engagement by like building strong relationships, influencing key stakeholders, and managing expectations at various levels
- Solid understanding of Strategic Alignment and the ability to ensure programs directly contribute to and support innovation launch/NOL goals and objectives
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.CA.Pleasanton
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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Skills Required
- Minimum 8 years experience in project or program management (Sr Program Manager)
- Minimum 5 years experience in project or program management (Program Manager)
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional alignment across multiple departments and teams
- Deep understanding of governance management principles and ability to establish/enforce governance
- Proven meeting facilitation skills for large and complex meetings
- Proactive thinking skills including anticipating challenges and developing contingency plans
- Strong understanding of project documentation standards and ability to manage comprehensive documentation
- Strong project management skills, including stakeholder management for non-technical programs
- Deep understanding of risk mitigation strategies and ability to oversee risk response plans
- Proven schedule development skills, creating integrated master schedules and managing critical paths
- Good understanding of solution planning processes to resolve significant business challenges
- Proven ability to lead stakeholder engagement, influence key stakeholders, and manage expectations
- Solid understanding of strategic alignment to ensure programs support new offer launch goals
Workday Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Workday and has not been reviewed or approved by Workday.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is positioned as broad and well-supported, with multiple medical carrier options, virtual care access, and some locations offering onsite clinic/pharmacy services. Mental health support is described as notably strong, including therapy sessions and confidential support availability for household members.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-related benefits are portrayed as extensive, including paid bonding and caregiver leave alongside fertility, adoption, and surrogacy reimbursement. Added support like parenting resources, milk-shipping/lactation assistance during travel, and backup child/elder care is explicitly outlined.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Equity participation and savings-oriented programs are presented as meaningful components of total rewards, including an ESPP discount with a lookback feature. Additional programs like a student-loan pathway to earn the 401(k) match are included as financial-support enhancements.
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