Program Manager, Operations
WorkdayAbout the role
Your work days are brighter here.
At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the enterprise software market. And when we began to rise, one thing that really set us apart was our culture. A culture which was driven by our value of putting our people first. And ever since, the happiness, development, and contribution of every Workmate is central to who we are. Our Workmates believe a healthy employee-centric, collaborative culture is the essential mix of ingredients for success in business. That’s why we look after our people, communities and the planet while still being profitable. Feel encouraged to shine, however that manifests: you don’t need to hide who you are. You can feel the energy and the passion, it's what makes us unique. Inspired to make a brighter work day for all and transform with us to the next stage of our growth journey? Bring your brightest version of you and have a brighter work day here.
About the Team
The Executive Operations team, part of Workday’s Strategy & Business Operations organization, is responsible for supporting the execution of enterprise operational activities, communications, and events across Workday. The Program Manager, Operations role will be a critical enabler in helping to drive alignment, execution, and consistency across key enterprise executive forums, in addition to creating and supporting engaging intra-org events and activities.About the Role
This role will report to the Director, Executive Operations and work alongside the Exec Support team for the Chief Strategy & Business Operations Officer. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, leans into new challenges, thrives in a fast-paced environment, effectively operates in ambiguity, and has an acute attention to detail.
Responsibilities
Intra-Org
Update and maintain systems, processes and tooling (Google Drive, D-Lists, Slack, WD Intranet) to drive alignment across the Strategy & Business Operations organization.
Support team recognition events and activities, crafting engaging experiences while providing outstanding execution support.
Support planning and execution of intra-org networking activities including onboarding, office hours, lunch & learns, etc.
Assist in the planning process for leadership team offsites and events.
Enterprise/Cross-Functional
Manage company key event calendar in Outlook and Google.
Maintain executive management groups and communications channels in Workday, Google, Slack.
Maintain action tracking structure and tooling for executive forums.
Assist in planning and driving key leadership events, including senior leadership meetings, executive leadership offsites, and ad-hoc leadership gatherings.
About You
Basic Qualifications
4+ years of operations or project/program management experience
Detail oriented with an eye for inconsistencies
Outstanding communicator with excellent organization and time management skills
Experience using a variety of collaboration tools such as Outlook, G-Suite, Atlassian Apps, Zoom, and Slack.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively, as well as independently with little direction.
Relentless follow-through on action items.
Other Qualifications
Experience working with senior or executive-level company leadership.
Software/technology experience preferred.
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
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