Senior Program Manager, Security (Product Dev)

Workday; Pleasanton (CA); Hybrid; USD 143,000 - 253,000; Full time

Job summary

Workday in Pleasanton, CA is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead Cyber Security programs within the Product & Technology PMO. You will manage multiple complex projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive standardization and executive communication.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years in program management, strong Agile experience, and proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive strategic outcomes in a dynamic tech environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in project or program management within a product development environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Solid understanding of Agile Project Management principles (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and ability to lead agile transformations.
• Ability to gather and interpret business insights related to product performance and market trends.
• Strong decision-making, communication, and collaboration across leadership and cross-functional teams.

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.
• Provide executive-level briefings with KPIs, milestones, risks, and decisions.

Skills

Program management

Agile methodologies

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering or related

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.

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 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 to inform strategic product decisions.
• Strong Decision Making skills in complex product-related matters, balancing user needs, technical feasibility, and business goals within Objective & Key Results (OKRs) and effectively communicating rationale and potential impacts.
• Strong Interpersonal Intelligence skills, effectively communicating, collaborating, and influencing cross-functional team members and stakeholders at various levels.
• Solid understanding of Leading Change principles and the ability to lead and facilitate Cyber Security & Trust focused charters within product development organizations.
• Good working knowledge of Process Improvements methodologies and proven ability to identify and implement optimizations within product development workflows.

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Primary Location: USA.CA.Pleasanton

Primary Location Base Pay Range: $168,700 USD - $253,100 USD

Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $142,500 USD - $253,100 USD

Additional Considerations:

If performed in Colorado, the pay range for this job is $150,000 - $225,000 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:

10/02/2026

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.

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