Senior Program Manager, Security (Product Dev)

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

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 alignme