Sr. Principal Program Manager, Business Technology PMO

Workday•Pleasanton, CA

4d•$177,800 - $316,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Workday is seeking a Sr. Principal Technical Program Manager contributor to serve as a primary strategic driver for our M&A technology portfolio. They will address significant and unique issues where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangible and variable factors, such as "hidden" risks and unpredictable human variables. You will have wide latitude in determining objectives and approaches to critical integration assignments that impact the long-term success of Workday’s global growth. This is a high-visibility leadership role requiring the creation of formal networks with key decision-makers and serving as a stabilizing force and spokesperson during high-stakes pivots.

Requirements

12+ years of program management experience leading large-scale, cross-functional initiatives, with a proven track record at the Principal contributor level
12+ years of experience managing end-to-end M&A integrations, with a specific focus on the organizational and process components that cause friction.
10+ years in enterprise SaaS, cloud, or high-growth technology environments.
Ability to influence and align executive-level stakeholders across diverse functions to achieve long-term M&A goals.
Deep understanding of the Workday architecture and the dependencies required to maintain compliance and scale in a multi-tenant environment.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Technology, or Management (or equivalent experience).
Relevant certifications (PMP, PgMP, or equivalent) required

Nice To Haves

A track record of mentoring and developing other Program Managers, acting as a "force multiplier" and elevating the organization's collective "M&A IQ".
Highly adaptable and resilient; able to manage shifting priorities and organizational drama while maintaining a relentless long-term focus.

Responsibilities

Lead the planning and execution of Workday’s most complex, cross-functional M&A integration programs, from initial due diligence through post-close stabilization.
Exercise independent judgment in methods and evaluation criteria for obtaining results in environments with significant organizational friction and shifting deal dynamics.
Curate, drive, and refine repeatable M&A playbooks to ensure "lessons learned" from previous programs are codified to accelerate future integrations.
Act as the final arbiter of trade-offs between speed, cost, and quality when guiding critical, often contentious, integration decisions.
Resolve critical issues and broad design matters that arise between legacy systems and Workday standards, prioritizing scalability and compliance over short-term "band-aid" fixes.
Create and maintain formal networks across Corporate Development, Engineering, Legal, Security, and Finance to ensure execution is connected to measurable value realization.
Provide outcome-focused, "unfiltered" reporting to executive sponsors, simplifying complex integration health metrics into actionable technical strategies.