Senior Privacy Compliance Program Manager

Workday; East Honolulu (HI); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

Workday's Privacy Data Protection Team is seeking a highly motivated senior program manager to lead cross-functional privacy programs across the organization. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of global privacy laws and a problem-solving, relationship-building approach to drive practical solutions.

You will advise on data protection issues, manage data subject requests, and help mature privacy governance, controls, and training across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; 8+ years in Privacy, Data Protection, Information Security, Compliance, Audit or Risk Management.
• IAPP CIPP Certification (CIPP/E) and knowledge of US/global privacy laws (CCPA, GDPR, CASL, ePrivacy).
• Experience with cookies, tracking technologies, and privacy by design; familiarity with cloud/SaaS environments.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with internal stakeholders to understand business needs.
• Develop and mature privacy programs (data subject requests, DPIAs, risk management).
• Identify privacy risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Advise on requirements for use of new technologies.
• Draft privacy statements and notices.
• Support internal privacy processes and policies.
• Create training materials to raise privacy awareness across the organization.

Skills

Privacy & data protection

Risk management

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

OneTrust privacy modules

TRUSTe privacy assessments

ISO 27701 PIMS

Data Privacy Framework (DPF) self-certification

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

The Compliance Integrity team (CIT) within Legal, Compliance, and Corporate Affairs (LCCA) exists to do the right thing for Workday, and to enable every Workmate and customer to do the same. We are trusted, proactive partners and the go-to team for protecting Workday, its customers, and sensitive data while enabling innovation and growth. Our work spans Workday's core pillars of Responsible AI, integrity and ethics, and privacy and data protection. We anticipate integrity and compliance challenges rather than simply reacting to them, using self-service resources and scalable processes to stay ahead of regulatory trends and emerging risks. We believe that proactive risk mitigation speeds up innovation rather than slowing it down, making integrity a true differentiator for Workday. What makes this team special is a culture built on trust, transparency, and collaboration. We operate as one unified, cross-disciplinary team of leaders, lawyers, and specialists who partner with the business, LCCA, and customers to amplify impact. We celebrate ethical decision-making, encourage speaking up, and are committed to making integrity a lived culture, not a check-the-box exercise.

About the Role

Workday's Privacy Data Protection Team is looking for a highly motivated senior program manager to support Workday s growing cross-functional privacy programs. The ideal candidate is a confident self-starter who can take on difficult problems, devise practical solutions, build strong relationships, and prioritize and handle multiple tasks and responsibilities with agility and efficiency. Strong candidates will have a firm understanding of global privacy laws (GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, CCPA, CASL, etc.) and will have experience advising on a variety of general privacy and data protection issues.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Build relationships with numerous internal stakeholders to understand strategic needs and goals of the business
• Develop and mature privacy and data protection programs such as data subject requests, privacy impact assessments and risk management
• Identify privacy risks and implement practical mitigation strategies
• Advise on requirements for use of new technologies
• Draft clear and concise privacy statements and other public facing notices
• Support internal processes and policies related to privacy and data protection
• Draft and review internal privacy collateral and training materials to help raise privacy awareness across the organization

About You

• Basic Qualifications Bachelor s degree or equivalent experience 8 years of experience in Privacy, Data Protection, Information Security, Compliance, Audit or Risk Management
• Other Qualifications IAPP CIPP Certification such as CIPP/E Solid understanding of data protection laws and regulations in the U.S. and globally, including California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) and ePrivacy Directive
• Experience with broader and emerging privacy and AI laws is also a plus
• Familiarity with technology, with a focus on cloud computing, SaaS, cloud computing, enterprise software or social network environment.
• Willing to take on new challenges and learn new technologies
• Experience fulfilling data subject access requests including scoping and redaction
• Experience developing, maturing, implementing, or maintaining processes
• Experience with cookies and other tracking technologies
• Experience with OneTrust privacy and risk modules
• Experience with TRUSTe privacy assessments and certifications
• Experience with ISO 27701 Privacy Information Management System (PIMS)
• Experience with Data Privacy Framework (DPF) self-certification process
• Critical thinker and problem solver with a solutions based approach
• Excellent judgment and sense of humor

Workday Pay Transparency Statement

• Primary Location: USA.CA.Pleasanton
• Primary Location Base Pay Range: $139,500 USD - $209,300 USD
• Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $117,800 USD - $209,300 USD
• Additional Considerations: If performed in Colorado, the pay range for this job is $124,000 - $186,000 USD based on min and max pay range for that role if performed in CO.
• The application deadline for this role is the same as the posting end date stated as below: 09/11/2026

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.

Pursuant to applicable Fair Chance law, Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Workday is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals during our application process, in order to perform one or more essential functions of their job, as well as regarding the use of AI tools for employment decision-making to any degree. Please see below for more details including how to request an accommodation as a qualified veteran, due to a disability or for religious reasons, or as otherwise provided under applicable law. Workday prohibits taking adverse action against any candidate or employee for reporting a possible violation of this policy, requesting one or more work accommodations, exercising a privacy right, or cooperating in an investigation in accordance with applicable law. Any employee who retaliates against a candidate or employee for doing so may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment, to the fullest extent allowable under applicable law.

If you require a reasonable accommodation, you may email accommodations workday.com , as far in advance as possible.

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