Sr. Principal Program Manager, Business… at Workday · Pleasanton

Sr. Principal Program Manager, Business Technology PMO Location: USA, CA, Pleasanton Your work days are brighter here. We’re obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we’re shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, you’ll feel it. Not just in the products we build, but in how we show up for each other. Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm. We’re in this together, tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care. We look for curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring sun-drenched optimism and drive. Whether you're building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you’ll do meaningful work with Workmates who’ve got your back. In return, we’ll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul. So, if you want to inspire a brighter work day for everyone, including yourself, you’ve found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too. About the Team The Business Technology Program Management Office (BT PMO) drives consistency, operational rigor, and delivery excellence across Workday’s most important technology initiatives. We partner across engineering, operations, and business platforms to ensure execution is connected to measurable results. As part of this mission, the BT PMO provides dedicated program management for Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A). These programs are critical to unlocking new markets, scaling Workday’s business, and ensuring acquired companies are seamlessly integrated into our technology ecosystem—often under high-pressure timelines and complex political landscapes. About the Role 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. M&A Strategy & Execution - Job Duties: Strategic Leadership: Lead the planning and execution of Workday’s most complex, cross-functional M&A integration programs, from initial due diligence through post-close stabilization. High-Stakes Decision Making: Exercise independent judgment in methods and evaluation criteria for obtaining results in environments with significant organizational friction and shifting deal dynamics. Playbook Orchestration: Curate, drive, and refine repeatable M&A playbooks to ensure "lessons learned" from previous programs are codified to accelerate future integrations. Integration Governance: Act as the final arbiter of trade-offs between speed, cost, and quality when guiding critical, often contentious, integration decisions. Complex Problem Solving: 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. Ecosystem Orchestration: Create and maintain formal networks across Corporate Development, Engineering, Legal, Security, and Finance to ensure execution is connected to measurable value realization. Executive Storytelling: Provide outcome-focused, "unfiltered" reporting to executive sponsors, simplifying complex integration health metrics into actionable technical strategies. About You Basic Qualifications: 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. Other Qualifications: 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. 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. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Technology, or Management (or equivalent experience). Relevant certifications (PMP, PgMP, or equivalent) required Open to 50% reporting to Pleasanton office 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: $210,600 USD - $316,000 USD Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $177,800 USD - $316,000 USD 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. Pursuant to applicable Fair Chance law, Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. At Workday, we are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive hiring experience where all candidates can fully demonstrate their skills. If you require assistance or an accommodation at any point, please email accommodations@workday.com. Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at Workday about our Employee Referral process! 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