IT Risk Manager, BT Risk Management

Workday; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 232,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Workday seeks a seasoned GRC leader in Pleasanton, CA to drive the risk management framework, compliance strategy, and risk assessments across the Business Technology function. You will partner with Security, Internal Audit, and Compliance to implement controls, manage remediation, and embed a proactive risk culture.

Federal SaaS and privacy knowledge are highly valued. The role offers hybrid work in the USA with a competitive base pay and potential bonus, and opportunities to shape security

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in GRC, developing and implementing GRC policies and procedures.
• 8+ years of experience conducting internal audits, and managing regulatory compliance.
• 8+ years of experience in risk assessment methodologies, control frameworks, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead Risk & Control Analysis with Security, Internal Audit, BT, and Compliance.
• Manage remediation actions and timelines, and follow-up programs.
• Project leadership to establish a risk assessment process for BT technology.

Skills

GRC expertise

Internal controls

Audit procedures

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

ISO 27001

SOC 1/2

CISA, PMP, CIPP

Job description

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 Business Technology (BT) organization continues its mission to deliver unparalleled value to our business partners and customers. To support this mission, the BT Strategy & Operations team is responsible for developing the long‑term vision for BT, setting goals and objectives, and ensuring that we have the right plans in place to move with speed at scale. The team collaborates closely with cross‑functional teams, business partners, and executives to understand the needs and priorities of the business, and supports the development of strategies that will help BT meet those needs.

About the Role

Key Responsibilities:

Program Development and Implementation (Strategy & Framework):

• Assist with the Design and Formalization of the BT Risk Management Framework: Assist with the design and development of the new, formal, and comprehensive BT Risk Management Program, clarifying roles, responsibilities, and a standardized framework for risk buy down prioritization.
• Drive Compliance and Policy Enhancement: Review and enhance the BT compliance strategy, including controls and procedures, with regard to industry trends and upcoming regulatory activity, ensuring BT maintains its commitment to running secure and reliable systems
• Establish a program to ensure application and controls information accuracy: Collaborate with Architecture, Engineering and Asset Management team to ensure ongoing accuracy of application, control and risk acceptance information.

Operational Risk Assessment and Mitigation (Execution):

• Lead Risk & Control Analysis: Work with business units and stakeholders, including Security, Internal Audit, BT, and Compliance, to formally assess security issues/gaps and identify potential operational risks.
• Manage Remediation & Follow‑Up: Clearly communicate the impact of security issues and gaps to business management and agree on precise remediation actions and timelines. Manage follow‑up programs to ensure timely completion of all Management Action Plans.
• Project Leadership: Lead a project to establish and perform a risk assessment process for BT technology. Lead ongoing projects to address GRC‑related findings, demonstrating immediate value and embedding a culture of proactive risk management.

Organizational Engagement and Partnerships:

• Cultivate Strategic Partnerships: Build and maintain strong, effective partnerships with BT leaders and cross‑functional partners to foster a collaborative and supportive environment. This is essential to drive the collective objective of "Doing Things Right".
• Lead Change Management: Lead change management efforts to overcome resistance and drive adoption of new security behaviors and risk processes across the organization, simplifying the path to compliance.

Metric‑Driven Continuous Improvement:

• Establish Outcome‑Driven Metrics (ODMs): Define, implement, and track ODMs to measure the effectiveness of risk management, compliance, and control activities.
• Refine Program via Data‑Driven Insights: Continuously refine initiatives based on organizational feedback and data‑driven insights from metrics to ensure the BT Risk Management program maintains alignment with strategic objectives.

About You

Basic Qualifications:

• 8+ years experience in GRC, developing and implementing GRC policies and procedures.
• 8+ years of experience conducting internal audits, and managing regulatory compliance.
• 8+ years of experience in risk assessment methodologies, control frameworks, and regulatory requirements.

Other Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of internal controls, audit procedures, and compliance regulations.
• Experience designing federal SaaS cloud computing systems.
• Experience with Intelligence, DOD, and other federal programs.
• Successful record of implementing and improving operational processes as it pertains to risk management, regulatory compliance, incident response planning, and security technologies.
• Familiarity with privacy principles and the intent of privacy regulations including GDPR, HIPAA, etc.
• Experience with industry compliance standards as they relate to Software as a Service and Cloud Computing including ISO 27001, SOC1, SOC2
• CISA, PMP, CIPP or other related certifications
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline such as Business Administration, Law, Finance, Information Security, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.

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.

Primary Location: USA.CA.Pleasanton

Primary Location Base Pay Range: $154,800 USD - $232,200 USD

Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $130,700 USD - $232,200 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.

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