Senior Technical Program Manager (us Federal)

Workday

Reston, VA, USA
Base: $157,500 - $236,300 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
Hybrid (at least 50% of time in-office or field with customers/partners each quarter)
10+ years technical program management experience
Us citizenship required for federal contracts
Experience with saas development and migrations
Workday is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead complex federal initiatives, focusing on collaboration with engineering and executive teams. The role demands strong program management skills, technical fluency, and the ability to navigate ambiguous environments while driving key projects for U.S. federal agencies

Job Summary

  • This role supports U.S. federal agencies by modernizing employee lifecycle experiences and finance operations through secure enterprise cloud platforms.
  • The Senior Technical Program Manager will lead large-scale, complex, cross-functional technical initiatives while aligning engineering, product, security, and compliance teams.
  • Workday offers a culture rooted in integrity and empathy, providing employees with the trust to take risks and tools to grow within a mission-driven environment.

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Workday is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead complex federal initiatives, focusing on collaboration with engineering and executive teams. The role demands strong program management skills, technical fluency, and the ability to navigate ambiguous environments while driving key projects for U.S. federal agencies.

Salary

Base: $157,500 - $236,300 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and annual refresh stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including flexible work options

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years technical program management experience
  • US citizenship required for federal contracts
  • Experience with SaaS development and migrations
  • Strong understanding of SDLC and cloud environments
  • Ability to manage cross-functional dependencies

Nice-to-have

  • Active TS/SCI w/CI Poly security clearance
  • Experience with FedRAMP, NIST, CMMC compliance
  • Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
  • PMP, PgMP, or Agile certifications
  • Proven ability to drive clarity in ambiguity

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • Must be a United States citizen
  • Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI w/CI Poly clearance
  • 10+ years in technical program management on federal initiatives
  • 5+ years leading SaaS development and compliance initiatives

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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