Sr. Principal Program Manager (US Federal)

Workday • Reston, VA

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

Workday Government LLC is seeking a Sr. Principal Project Manager (TPM) to support its growing U.S. Federal business. The role drives large-scale, complex, cross-functional technical initiatives and strategic programs for enterprise growth in the Federal market. The TPM works with executive leadership, program sponsors, business leads, engineering, security, operations, and technology teams to define strategy and scope, coordinate dependencies, mitigate risks, align timelines, and deliver committed outcomes. The position combines technical fluency with senior program-management expertise to maintain execution momentum and provide clear executive insights.

The successful candidate is an organized, technically fluent program leader who can manage ambiguity, align stakeholders, and break complex problems into actionable plans. The work includes designing and implementing technology, cloud, migration, business, compliance, and delivery processes for Federal-market programs, as well as supporting executive governance and operational practices. The role may require a security clearance at the TS/SCI with CI Poly level, and may require on-site work at client locations in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area.

The role supports one or more direct or indirect U.S. Federal Government contracts. Due to federal security requirements, personnel working on those contracts must be U.S. citizens, either naturalized or native. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance; an active TS/SCI with CI Poly is preferred.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive, cross-organizational technical program management experience focused on highly visible, large-scale strategic Federal and/or public-sector initiatives.
• 5+ years of experience crafting, developing, and implementing technology, cloud environments, migrations, business, compliance, and delivery processes for software or SaaS companies entering the Federal market.
• 10+ years of demonstrated ability to establish and maintain relationships at all organizational levels and influence and work with executive leadership.
• Previous experience in a federal government business model.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship (naturalized or native) to work on the applicable Federal Government contracts.
• Strong analytical thinking and ability to make informed business decisions in complex scenarios.
• Experience with design thinking, strategy definition, and execution in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Strong attention to detail, process, and organization, with the ability to convey ideas effectively through various mediums.
• Adaptability in ambiguous situations and flexibility to adjust priorities quickly.
• Ability to proactively identify risks and issues and implement mitigation plans.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with executive leadership, cross-functional teams, and third parties.
• Ability to lead cross-functional program teams across multiple workstreams and monitor and report on program objectives.

Nice To Haves

• Active TS/SCI with CI Poly security clearance.
• IL5 experience.
• TS experience.
• FedRAMP experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive large-scale, complex, cross-functional technical initiatives and strategic programs for the Federal business.
• Define program strategy and scope, coordinate cross-functional design, align timelines, and drive on-time delivery of committed outcomes and deliverables.
• Coordinate critical initiatives, manage dependencies, identify and mitigate risks, and maintain program momentum.
• Collaborate with executive leadership, program sponsors, business leads, engineering, security, operations, and technology teams.
• Create integrated program plans and goals across multiple workstreams; monitor progress and report on objectives and goals.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings, identify inter-program dependencies, and align functional deliverables and plans.
• Partner with teams to design, develop, and implement technical, business, compliance, and delivery processes for the Federal market.
• Assist with implementation and management of executive governance and operational working practices required for the program.
• Create and implement internal communications strategies.
• Provide clear executive insights and convey ideas through appropriate mediums.

Benefits

• May be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus.
• May be eligible for annual refresh stock grants.
• Comprehensive benefits are referenced, but specific benefits are not detailed in the posting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed