Infrastructure & Digital Employee Experience, Principal Program Manager

Workday•Pleasanton, CA

7d•$148,200 - $263,300•Hybrid

About The Position

Workday is seeking a Principal Program Manager to lead complex, cross-functional programs in the Infrastructure and Digital Employee Experience (DEX) portfolio. You will be a primary driver of execution for digital employee experience and infrastructure priorities, connecting strategy to outcomes across multiple teams and platforms. You will operate with a high degree of autonomy in planning, sequencing, and delivering programs that have executive visibility and long-term impact on how Workmates experience Workday technology every day. This role requires strong judgment in navigating technical tradeoffs, integrating diverse stakeholders, and maintaining clear, outcome-focused communication.

Requirements

10+ years of program management experience leading large-scale, cross-functional initiatives with measurable business outcomes.
8+ years of professional experience in enterprise SaaS, cloud, infrastructure environments.
8+ years of professional experience delivering complex technical or infrastructure programs that span multiple teams and systems.
Ability to influence and align senior stakeholders across engineering, infrastructure, security, and business functions.
Skilled at executive communication and storytelling with data, with the ability to simplify complex technical topics and tradeoffs.
Comfort navigating data, integration, and infrastructure dependencies to make sound, long-term decisions.
Track record of mentoring or elevating other program and project managers, contributing to shared standards and best practices.
Highly adaptable and resilient; able to manage shifting priorities while maintaining a clear focus on outcomes and long-term impact.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Technology, Engineering, or Management.
Relevant certifications (PMP, PgMP, CSM, or equivalent) required, or equivalent demonstrable expertise in program management frameworks.

Responsibilities

Lead the planning and execution of high-impact programs across the Infrastructure and DEX portfolio, from initial definition through delivery and stabilization.
Translate strategy, roadmaps, and OKRs into clear execution plans and project structures, including scope, milestones, dependencies, and success metrics.
Partner with stakeholders and end users to gather feedback, define requirements and user stories, and ensure solutions are grounded in the employee experience.
Establish and run governance forums and operating rhythms, and drive change management plans (including communications) to support smooth adoption.
Anticipate and manage cross-functional risks, dependencies, and budget/financial considerations, resolving issues before they impact delivery.
Build and maintain strong relationships across BT, Infrastructure, DEX, and business stakeholders to keep execution aligned with priorities.
Provide concise, outcome-focused updates to senior leaders, simplifying complex program and technical details into clear narratives and choices.