Principal Project Manager - US Federal

Workday, Inc.; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 189,000 - 284,000; Full time

Job summary

Workday Government in Reston, VA seeks a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead large-scale, cross-functional federal initiatives. You will coordinate engineering, security, and operations efforts, manage dependencies, and provide executive insights to accelerate delivery.

The role may require TS/SCI w/CI Poly clearance; on-site work in the DMV area is possible, and candidates with federal contracting experience will thrive in a fast-paced, impact-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years in technical program management on large-scale federal/public sector initiatives.
• 5+ years directing SaaS development, migrations, and compliance/process improvements.
• Strong SDLC, cloud, system architecture and security understanding.
• Experience managing dependencies, risks, priorities, and timelines across teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive large-scale, cross-functional technical initiatives for the federal practice.
• Coordinate dependencies, mitigate risks, and provide executive insights to leadership.
• Engage engineering, security, and operations to ensure compliant deployments.

Skills

Technical program management

Cross-functional leadership

Cloud environments

Security

SDLC knowledge

Risk & dependency management

Communication (verbal & written)

Certifications (PMP/PgMP/Agile)

DevOps familiarity

Jira/Confluence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Jira/Confluence

Job description

## Principal Program Manager - US FederalApplyremote type: Flexlocations: USA.VA.Restontime type: Full Timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR-0107167**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 Government: Your work matters here. At Workday Government, we focus on outcomes that serve a larger mission. Our work supports U.S. federal agencies as they modernize and transform the full employee lifecycle experience and finance operations—so they can operate with greater clarity, accountability, and trust. As a Fortune 500 company and a proven enterprise cloud platform, Workday brings modern technology, responsible AI, and secure infrastructure to some of the most complex environments in the world. The work isn’t theoretical. It’s operational. It’s high-impact. And it demands rigor, integrity, and long-term thinking.From day one, you’ll be part of a team that values collaboration, follow-through, and doing the right thing—especially when the stakes are high. Our culture is grounded in integrity, respect, and shared responsibility. We challenge each other to think clearly, act thoughtfully, and build solutions that stand up to real-world demands. Here, curiosity is matched with accountability. Ambition is paired with trust. You’ll have the space to do your best work, the support to keep growing, and the backing of a company committed to long-term investment in both its people and the federal mission.If you’re looking to apply your experience to meaningful, mission-driven work—alongside colleagues who take pride in building things that last—you’ll find that opportunity at Workday**About the Role****This role will support one or more direct or indirect contracts with the U.S. Federal Government which, due to federal government security requirements, mandates that all Workday personnel working on the contracts be United States citizens (naturalized or native).****This role will support one or more direct or indirect contracts with the U.S. Federal Government which, due to federal government security requirements, mandates that all Workday personnel working on the contracts be United States citizens (naturalized or native).**Workday Government LLC seeks a Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM) to drive large-scale, complex, cross-functional technical initiatives for our growing Federal business, collaborating with executive leadership and technology teams on engineering, security, and operations for enterprise growth.The TPM will coordinate critical initiatives, manage dependencies, mitigate risks, and combine strong program management with technical fluency to engage engineering and provide clear executive insights**About You****This role may require a security clearance at the TS/SCI w/CI Poly level. Applicants must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance. An active TS/SCI w/CI Poly is preferred.****You are a highly organized, technically fluent program leader who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments, managing ambiguity, aligning stakeholders, and driving execution. You balance technical understanding with program management expertise to anticipate risks and maintain momentum. You break down complex problems into actionable plans and possess a proactive, ownership-driven, and results-focused mindset.****May be required to be on site at client locations in the DC, MD, and VA (DMV) area****You:*** Drive clarity in ambiguous situations.* Build strong relationships and trust.* Balance detail attention with outcome focus.* Proactively remove blockers and accelerate progress.* Continuously improve processes and delivery practices.**Basic Qualifications:*** Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).* 10+ years in technical program management (engineering or TPM) on visible, large-scale, cross-functional federal/public sector initiatives.* 5+ years experience leading SaaS development, migrations, and business/compliance/process improvement initiatives.* Strong understanding of SDLC, cloud environments, system architecture, and security.* Proven ability to manage dependencies, risks, priorities, and timelines across multiple teams.* Excellent verbal and written communication with technical, non-technical, executive teams, partners, and customers.**Preferred Qualifications*** Experience working independently to design, plan, and execute technical projects; able to distill data and articulate rationale for making difficult trade-offs* Experience managing the lifecycle of a complex cross-functional program with considerable impact* Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).* Experience in SaaS or platform engineering environments.* Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code.* Experience in regulated/compliance-driven environments (e.g., FedRAMP, NIST, CMMC, SOC 2).* PMP, PgMP, or Agile certifications.* Experience with Jira/Confluence a plus**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.VA.RestonPrimary Location Base Pay Range: $189,000 USD - $283,600 USDAdditional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $171,000 USD - $294,000 USD