Workday Government

Technology

SeniorTechnicalProgram/ProjectManager(USFederal)

$158–158k Reston, Virginia, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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The Brief

“Senior Technical Program / Project Manager (US Federal) at Workday Government. Skills: Technical program management, Federal initiatives, SaaS development, Cloud environments. Drive large-scale, complex, cross-functional technical initiatives. Coordinate critical initiatives”

Industry & Context.

Technology
Problems you'll solve

Manage ambiguity; Break down complex problems; Anticipate risks

Eligibility Requirements

United States citizens, Security clearance, TS/SCI w/CI Poly, On site at client locations, DC, MD, and VA (DMV) area

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience), 10+ years in technical program management on federal/public sector initiatives, 5+ years experience leading SaaS development, migrations, and business/compliance/process improvement initiatives, Understanding of SDLC, cloud environments, system architecture, and security, Proven ability to manage dependencies, risks, priorities, and timelines across multiple teams, Excellent verbal and written communication with technical, non-technical, executive teams, partners, and customers

Nice to Have

Active TS/SCI w/CI Poly is preferred, Experience working independently to design, plan, and execute technical, Able to distill data and articulate rationale for making difficult trade-offs, Experience managing the lifecycle of a complex cross-functional program with considerable impact, Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), Experience in SaaS or platform engineering environments, Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code, Experience in regulated/compliance-driven environments (e.g., FedRAMP, NIST, CMMC, SOC 2), PMP, PgMP, or Agile certifications, Experience with Jira/Confluence a plus, Experience with Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Jira/Confluence a plus

What You'll Do.

cross-functional technical initiatives

Coordinate critical initiatives

Provide clear executive insights

Create integrating master schedule

Maintain integrating master schedule

Monitor project risks

Monitor project dependencies

Mitigate project risks

Mitigate project dependencies

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

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

Communication Scope

Verbal communication; Written communication; Executive presentations

Process & Methodology

Program management, Agile, SDLC, Risk management, Dependency management, Priority 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 in

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