Workday

Technology

PrincipalProgram/ProjectManager-USFederal

$189–189k Reston, Virginia, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Principal candidates.

The Brief

“Principal Program / Project Manager - US Federal at Workday. Skills: Technical program management, Federal initiatives, SaaS development, Cloud environments. Drive cross-functional technical initiatives. Coordinate critical initiatives”

Industry & Context.

Technology
Problems you'll solve

Break down complex problems; Manage ambiguity

Eligibility Requirements

United States citizen, Security clearance, TS/SCI w/CI Poly, On site at client locations

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, 10+ years technical program management, 5+ years SaaS development experience, Understanding of SDLC, Understanding of cloud environments, Understanding of system architecture, Understanding of security, Manage dependencies across teams, Manage risks across teams, Manage priorities across teams, Manage timelines across teams, Excellent verbal communication, Excellent written communication

Nice to Have

Experience designing technical plans, Experience executing technical plans, Experience distilling data, Experience articulating trade-offs, Experience managing complex programs, Experience with AWS, Experience with Azure, Experience with GCP, Experience with Jira, Experience with Confluence, Experience with Microsoft Project, Experience with Smartsheet

What You'll Do.

Drive cross-functional technical initiatives

Coordinate critical initiatives

Engage engineering teams

Provide executive insights

Create integrating master schedule

Maintain integrating master schedule

Monitor project risks

Mitigate project risks

Monitor project dependencies

Mitigate project dependencies

Be on site at client locations

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Executive leadership; Technology teams; Engineering teams; Partners; Customers

Communication Scope

Verbal communication; Written communication; Executive communication

Process & Methodology

Program management, Technical program management, Agile, SDLC, Risk management, Dependency management, Timeline management

Full 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. **About the Team** Workday Government: Your work matters here. At Workday Government, we focus on outcomes that serve a larger mission. Our work supports U.S. federal agencies as they modernize and transform the full employee lifecycle experience and finance operations—so they can operate with greater clarity, accountability, and trust. As a Fortune 500 company and a proven enterprise cloud platform, Workday brings modern technology, responsible AI, and secure infrastructure to some of the most complex environments in the world. The work isn’t theoretical. It’s operational. It’s high-impact. And it demands rigor, integrity, and long-term thinking.From day one, you’ll be part of a team that values collaboration, follow-through, and doing the right thing—especially when the stakes are high. Our culture is grounded in int

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