Program Manager - Workday M&A

Cypress HCM; United States; On-site; USD 82,656 - 113,156; Full time

Job summary

Cypress HCM is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead high-impact People Tech initiatives in the United States. This role includes managing complex program delivery, executing strategic planning with cross-functional teams, and ensuring budget management.

The successful candidate will possess 8+ years in program management and experience in HCM platforms like Workday. This position offers a competitive hourly rate compensation ranging from $60 to $82.14.

Qualifications

• 8+ years executing complex transformation programs in operations consulting or enterprise technology.
• 6+ years leading enterprise technology program delivery including HCM platforms.
• Proven track record of executing full-cycle transformations.
• Experience leading privacy and security programs like GDPR compliance.
• Strong executive communication skills with C-level stakeholders.
• Experience managing technology vendors and budgets exceeding $1M annually.
• Track record coordinating cross-functional teams across various departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program delivery for people technology transformations.
• Execute strategic planning and cross-functional prioritization.
• Manage program governance through regular initiative reviews.
• Orchestrate cross-functional program teams for seamless delivery.
• Drive technology lifecycle management including vendor selection and negotiations.
• Execute operational excellence initiatives for performance monitoring.
• Proactively manage program risks and dependencies.

Skills

Program delivery for complex initiatives

Cross-functional leadership

Privacy and security compliance

Change management

Executive communication

Vendor management

Budget management

Tools

Workday

Greenhouse

Jira

Zendesk

Confluence

Job description

Program Manager

Our client is seeking an experienced Program Manager to drive high-impact, high-value People Tech initiatives that propel the company forward. The ideal candidate will partner cross-functionally with People business leaders and People technology delivery teams, serving as the critical connection point that ensures the organization moves with unified purpose and measurable impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program delivery for complex, multi-year initiatives people technology transformations (Workday, Greenhouse, Jira, Zendesk, Confluence)
• Execute strategic planning sessions and cross-functional prioritization with Corporate Engineering, IT, Privacy and Security leadership teams to align program roadmaps with business objectives
• Manage program governance through biweekly and monthly strategic initiative reviews, risk assessments, and executive reporting that drives accountability and informed decision-making
• Orchestrate cross-functional program teams spanning engineering, IT operations, security, privacy, compliance, and People stakeholders to ensure seamless program delivery
• Drive enterprise technology lifecycle management including vendor selection, contract negotiations, system integrations, and sunset/migration planning
• Execute operational excellence initiatives such as infrastructure optimization, business process automation, disaster recovery planning, and performance monitoring implementations
• Proactively manage program risks and dependencies, implementing course corrections and stakeholder communications to keep initiatives on track
• Partner with finance and strategy teams to manage program budgets, track ROI, and optimize resource allocation across the technology portfolio

Experience

• 8+ years executing complex transformation programs in operations consulting, strategy, or enterprise technology
• 6+ years leading enterprise technology program delivery including HCM platforms (Workday, Greenhouse)
• Proven track record executing full-cycle transformations from business case development through implementation, change management, and operational handoff
• Experience leading privacy and security programs such as GDPR/CCPA compliance, security framework implementations, identity management systems, or data governance initiatives
• Strong executive communication skills with ability to manage up to C-level stakeholders and translate complex technical and regulatory requirements into business impact
• Demonstrated experience managing technology vendors, complex procurement processes, and success managing technology budgets exceeding $1M annually
• Track record coordinating cross-functional teams across IT, Engineering, Security, Privacy, Compliance, Finance, HR, and business operations
• Strong business acumen with the ability to identify strategic needs, lead all aspects of planning with sound business recommendations, and generate alignment with key business partners
• Forward-thinking strategist with proven success in translating strategy to tactical plans with high-quality execution and delivery.
• Champion AI and automation initiatives across the enterprise, identifying opportunities to leverage generative AI for process optimization and implementing solutions and a commitment to continuous improvement and pursuit of excellence.
• An empathetic leader style and a strong sense of self-awareness

Compensation: $60 - $82.14 per hour

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