Workday

Senior Program Manager, Security (Product Dev)

Workday$150K — $225K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in project/program management, ideally in product development.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • Deep understanding of Agile methodologies like Scrum or Kanban.
  • Strong skills in gathering and interpreting business insights for product decisions.
  • Proven leadership and decision-making skills in complex product contexts.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with teams and executives to align and execute plans.
  • Identify and mitigate project risks proactively.
  • Drive standardization and continuous process improvement.
  • Facilitate meetings and strategy workshops.
  • Provide executive-level briefings on project performance and risks.

Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements with a mix of in-office and remote work.
  • Opportunity for bonus plans and stock grants.
  • Focus on professional development and team collaboration.
Full Job Description
About the Team
Workday's Product & Technology (P&T) PMO organization is responsible for leading and executing P&T Strategy into Execution. The team is responsible for End to End Program execution and delivery of strategic initiatives across Workday. The team comprises of Program Managers with core responsibility of successfully leading & delivering of Portfolio and Programs.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Sr. Program Manager to join Workday's Product & Technology (P&T) Portfolio Management Organization to lead Cyber Security related programs across Workday.

The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic self-starter and proactive problem-solver who is capable of managing multiple complex projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, driving standardization, and communicating with executive stakeholders. This is a great opportunity to drive innovation, maturity and standardization across Workday!
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and executives to ensure alignment and execution of plans.
- Proactively identify roadblocks and mitigate risks.
- Drive process standardization and continuous improvement.
- Facilitate key meetings and workshops.
- Regularly provide executive-level briefings, including key performance indicators, milestones, risk mitigation plans, and key decisions.

About You

Basic Qualifications:

8+ years experience in project or program management within a product development environment, defining, launching, and iterating on product development projects or programs.
Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline such as Business, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.

Other Qualifications:

Deep understanding of Agile Project Management principles and methodologies such as [insert specific methodologies like Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe] and proven ability to lead agile transformations and drive efficient product development.
Strong ability to gather and interpret Business Insights related to product performance, market trends, and competitive analysis using [insert specific tools or techniques] to inform strategic product decisions.
Strong Decision Making skills in complex product-related matters, balancing user needs, technical feasibility, and business goals within [insert specific frameworks] and effectively communicating rationale and potential impacts.
Strong Interpersonal Intelligence skills, effectively communicating, collaborating, and influencing [insert specific product development team members and stakeholders] at various levels.
Proven Leadership skills by [insert specific actions like guiding strategic direction, motivating teams, and resolving complex conflicts] within product development programs.
Solid understanding of Leading Change principles and the ability to lead and facilitate [insert specific change initiatives] within product development organizations.
Working knowledge of People Management principles and experience in managing and developing product development teams, including [insert specific aspects like performance management or coaching].
Strong Personal Initiative by [insert specific proactive behaviors] in identifying and driving forward strategic product development opportunities and innovative solutions.
Good working knowledge of Process Improvements methodologies and proven ability to identify and implement optimizations within product development workflows.
Strong skills in Program Delivery Management by overseeing the successful execution of [insert specific complex product development programs] and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
Proven ability to build and maintain strong Relationship Building with key product development stakeholders, fostering collaboration and trust across organizational boundaries by [insert specific communication or interpersonal skills].
Developing Strategic Thinking skills by contributing to and shaping [insert specific aspects of product strategy, roadmap, and long-term vision].

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

Primary Location Base Pay Range: $168,700 USD - $253,100 USD

Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $142,500 USD - $253,100 USD

Additional Considerations:

If performed in Colorado, the pay range for this job is $150,000 - $225,000 USD based on min and max pay range for that role if performed in CO.

The application deadline for this role is the same as the posting end date stated as below:

08/21/2026

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.

About Workday

Workday, Inc. is a provider of enterprise cloud applications for finance and human resources. The Company delivers financial management, human capital management and analytics applications designed for various companies, educational institutions and government agencies. As part of its applications, the Company provides embedded analytics that capture the content and context of everyday business events, facilitating informed decision-making from wherever users are working. Its applications include Workday Financial Management, Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) and Other Applications. It also provides open, standards-based Web-services application programming interfaces, and pre-built packaged integrations and connectors. Workday, Inc. is headquartered in Pleasanton, California.
Learn more about Workday
Size
15,932 employees
Market Cap
$42.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$282.4 million
Founded
2005
5 Year Trend
+26.7%
Revenue
$4.3 billion
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