Senior Technical Program Manager (us Federal)

Workday

Reston, VA, USA
Base: $157,500 - $236,300 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
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10+ years technical program management experience
Us federal public sector initiative leadership
Saas development and migration expertise
** Workday is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead complex, large-scale initiatives for its Federal Government arm. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in technical program management, particularly within federal or public sector environments, and will thrive in a collaborative, mission-driven culture. **

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 drive large-scale, complex cross-functional technical initiatives while managing dependencies, risks, and timelines for engineering and security 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.

Matching Summary

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** Workday is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead complex, large-scale initiatives for its Federal Government arm. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in technical program management, particularly within federal or public sector environments, and will thrive in a collaborative, mission-driven culture. **

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 federal public sector initiative leadership
  • SaaS development and migration expertise
  • Strong understanding of SDLC and cloud environments
  • Experience with security and compliance frameworks

Nice-to-have

  • Proactive ownership-driven mindset
  • Ability to balance detail with outcome focus
  • Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP platforms
  • Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
  • PMP, PgMP, or Agile certifications

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
  • United States citizenship (naturalized or native) required
  • 10+ years in technical program management on federal initiatives
  • 5+ years leading SaaS development and compliance initiatives

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship (naturalized or native)

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