Senior Program Manager

Job Description

Plan, organize, and be responsible for the projects from initiation through execution while identifying risks and issues, facilitate mitigation plans, handle budget, and successfully schedule timeline to implement quickly.

• Proactively build strong, trusted working relationships with Finance functional leaders and Business Technology partners to drive alignment and optimize project operations.

• Provide structure and guidance to lead, motivate, and hold accountable project team members and deliver on priorities.

• Drive and report progress against program objectives and goals.

• Communicate efficiently, timely, and with a level of detail and format appropriate to the audience. Outstanding oral and written communication skills are a must.

• Gain a deep understanding of the business challenges and overall goals to enable you to steer working teams through issues.

• Possess strong written and verbal presentation skills and be adept at influencing and gaining consensus

Skills and Requirements

• 8+ years experience in project or program management, defining, launching, and iterating on impactful projects or programs.

• Strong experience in project management methodologies and templates.

• Proficiency in program tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, and Smartsheets). Other Qualifications

• You know (and love) Workday Finance and related applications.

• Experience collaborating with multiple layers of the organization with shown success initiating change and influencing at all levels.

• Demonstrated ability to lead Cross-Functional Alignment across multiple departments and teams, ensuring seamless collaboration and shared understanding on program objectives.

• Strong Decision Making skills in complex program and project-related matters with proven ability to evaluate strategic options, assess risks, and drive effective solutions.

• Deep understanding of Governance Management principles

• Proven Proactive Thinking skills by anticipating strategic challenges and developing contingency plans for programs.

• Proven Schedule Development skills by creating integrated master schedules and managing critical paths for complex programs.

• Proven ability to lead Stakeholder Engagement by building strong relationships, influencing key stakeholders, and managing expectations at various levels.

• Solid understanding of Strategic Alignment and the ability to ensure programs directly contribute to and support organizational goals and strategic objectives.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].