Principal Technical Program Manager

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.

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About the Team

The Enterprise Data & AI Technologies and Architecture (EDATA) organization is a dynamic and evolving team that is spearheading Workday’s growth through trusted data excellence, innovation, and architectural thought leadership. Equipped with an array of skills in data science, engineering, and analytics, this team orchestrates the flow of data across our growing company while ensuring data accessibility, accuracy, and security. With a relentless focus on innovation and efficiency, Workmates in EDS enable the transformation of complex data sets into actionable insights that fuel strategic decisions and position Workday at the forefront of the technology industry.

About the Role

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex data, software engineering or technology programs, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocation strategies.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks and issues, ensuring smooth program execution.
• Manage program dependencies and ensure effective communication across all stakeholders.

• Drive the data platform program roadmap by collaborating with data engineers, architects, and product managers to define, prioritize, and execute initiatives for data ingestion, processing, and serving.
• Manage program execution and tracking for all data platform projects, using metrics and dashboards to monitor progress, identify risks, and ensure timely delivery against key milestones.
• Ensure platform stability and scalability by leading programs focused on improving data platforms, reliability, and security. Proactively manage technical debt and system dependencies.
• Facilitate the adoption of data platform services by partnering with internal customers to understand their needs, gather requirements, and lead the development of self-service tools and documentation.
• Drive the development and implementation of AI/ML models and solutions, ensuring alignment with Workday's enterprise AI strategy.
• Facilitate the integration of AI/ML models into Workday's data platforms and applications.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including data scientists, engineers, product managers, and business leaders.
• Communicate program status, risks, and issues to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and ensure alignment across teams.

• Contribute to the overall EDATA portfolio and program management strategy.
• Provide input into resource planning and prioritization decisions.
• Track and report on program performance metrics.

About You

Business Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in Technical Program Management, with a focus on driving transformations at Enterprise Scale

• 6+ years of experience with data and analytics platforms such as AWS (including Sagemaker), Snowflake, Databricks, H2O, Tecton

• 6+ years of experience with software engineering- AI/ML concepts and technologies

Other Qualifications:

• Experience working collaboratively with third-party vendors, ML/data/platform engineers, software engineers, product development, and operations teams

• Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional programs

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies

• Strong understanding of data governance and security principles

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills with the ability to influence and mentor others

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment

• Experience in the SaaS industry preferable

• Certifications in program management (e.g., PMP, PgMP) are a plus

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

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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