Senior Associate Program Manager

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Senior Associate Program Manager

Apply remote type Flex locations Ireland, Dublin time type Full Time posted on Posted Today job requisition id JR-0087109 Your work days are brighter here. At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the enterprise software market. And when we began to rise, one thing that really set us apart was our culture. A culture which was driven by our value of putting our people first. And ever since, the happiness, development, and contribution of every Workmate is central to who we are. Our Workmates believe a healthy employee-centric, collaborative culture is the essential mix of ingredients for success in business. That’s why we look after our people, communities and the planet while still being profitable. Feel encouraged to shine, however that manifests: you don’t need to hide who you are. You can feel the energy and the passion, it's what makes us unique. Inspired to make a brighter work day for all and transform with us to the next stage of our growth journey? Bring your brightest version of you and have a brighter work day here. About the Team Workday’s Products & Technology PMO is a group of program management professionals leading most critical initiatives , projects and programs across Workday and across multiple geographies. The team promotes Workday’s core values with a strong dedication to our employees. The PMO team is hiring a Sr. Associate Program Manager to facilitate the release of new products, processes and corporate initiatives across multiple domains leveraging multiple technologies. About the Role Workday is looking for a Technical Project Manager to join our PMO to support programs that drive the delivery of new products/features/infrastructure utilizing industry best practices in management and Agile/Scrum methodologies. You will be accountable for the successful execution of the project or program. The nature of individual projects or programs will vary depending on the current needs of the organization. You will collaborate with engineers, architects and program managers from engineering and development teams to analyze and define the technical needs of projects and drive the requirements from the design phase through management and delivery. Workday has a rapidly growing customer base in a Software-as-a-Service model. You need to think about security, scalability, and reliability constantly. You must enjoy the fast pace of an Internet company where requirements and constraints can change rapidly. Your daily work will have a direct impact on our customers and our business. Don’t worry though, you won't be bored with repetitive tasks as you'll be busy growing your skills as the company grows. Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple, complex projects or programs
• Identify and escalate conflicts and be able to manage trade-offs involving features, cost, design and schedule.
• Effectively communicate with senior management on decisions that impact multiple programs
• Drive process optimization and identify opportunities for improving our service offerings.
• Effectively communicate with cross functional teams through the complete project /program lifecycle.
• Manage the backlog of features, enhancements, and change requests.
• Facilitate security reviews for projects, technologies, third parties and business process to determine adherence to security policy
• Partner with internal customers to develop new insights and understand long term vision of programs and deliver actionable results.

About You

About You

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or related business field
• 2-3 years experience in Technical Project or Program Management.
• Awareness of Agile/Scrum/Kanban concepts
• Working knowledge of service management and secure software development practices
• Experience driving private and public cloud programs in a Techincal program manager capacity.
• Excellent organizational, presentation and communication skills.
• Able to drive collaboration and influence multiple teams.
• Experience with Jira/Confluence is desirable.

Other Qualifications

• Comfortable working independently
• Able to produce creative solutions for process challenges
• Comfortable handling competing priorities and resources
• Good sense of humour; We like to have fun while we work!
• Certificate in Project or Program Management or Agile methodology is a plus

Workday is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Further, pursuant to applicable local ordinances, Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. You may view the Workday's Pay Transparency Policy, and Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law notice, by clicking on their corresponding links. Workday is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans during our application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at accommodations@workday.com. 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. Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at Workday about our Employee Referral process!

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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.

About Workday

At Workday, our employees have always been our number one Core Value. We understand that everyone has unique experiences and perspectives which is why our mission is to create a safe space where all people and ideas are welcomed. Our commitment to value inclusion, belonging, and equity (VIBE) and creating a brighter workday for all is the cornerstone of all we do. Join us! Workday is a leading provider of enterprise cloud applications for finance and human resources. Founded in 2005, Workday delivers financial management, human capital management, and analytics applications designed for the world's largest companies, educational institutions, and government agencies. Organizations ranging from medium-sized businesses to Fortune 50 enterprises have selected Workday. Workday is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Workday are considered without regards to age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Further, pursuant to applicable local ordinances, Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us. Workday is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, disabled veterans, and others during our application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability or for religious reasons, contact us at accommodations@workday.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr