Principal Technical Program Manager, Workday
Data Science & AI
CA$119.9-179.9k
Enterprise AI platform for managing HR and finance
Job no longer available
Enterprise AI platform for managing HR and finance
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
CA$119.9-179.9k
1001+ employees
Company mission
To leverage the power of AI to elevate humans and supercharge work, moving business forever forward.
Role
Who you are
- 8+ years of experience in Technical Program Management, with a focus on data science and AI
- 5+ years of experience with platforms such as AWS (including Sagemaker), Snowflake, Databricks, H2O, Tecton
- 5+ years of experience with AI/ML concepts and technologies
- Experience working collaboratively with third-party vendors as well as data scientists, ML/data/platform engineers, software engineers, product development, and cloud operations teams
- Validated ability to lead sophisticated, cross-functional programs
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies
- Strong understanding of data governance and security principles
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills with the ability to influence and mentor others
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment
- Experience in the SaaS industry
- Certifications in program management (e.g., PMP, PgMP) are a plus
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a equivalent field
What the job involves
- Workday is seeking a Principal Technical Program Manager for the Data Science & AI Portfolio within EDS at Workday
- You will play a pivotal role in driving the strategic execution of our AI and data science initiatives
- You will be responsible for leading sophisticated, cross-functional programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives, and delivering high-impact solutions
- You will work closely with data scientists, engineers, product managers, and partners across the organization to bring ground breaking AI and data science capabilities to life
- Be responsible for the planning, execution, and delivery of sophisticated data science and AI programs, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocation strategies
- Proactively identify and mitigate risks and issues, ensuring smooth program execution
- Run program dependencies and ensure effective communication across all partners
- Collaborate with data science and AI teams to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables
- Drive the development and implementation of AI/ML models and solutions, ensuring alignment with Workday's enterprise AI strategy
- Facilitate the integration of AI/ML models into Workday's data platforms and applications
- Support AI strategy and product management efforts by providing program management expertise
- Build and maintain positive relationships with key partners, including data scientists, engineers, product managers, and business leaders
- Communicate program status, risks, and issues to partners in a clear and concise manner
- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and ensure alignment across teams
- Contribute to the overall EDS portfolio and program management strategy
- Provide input into resource planning and prioritization decisions
- Track and report on program performance metrics
Our take
Workday is a cloud-based software vendor that provides management of workforces and finances. The company uses a single database for workforce management and financial management to offer integration and optimize business intelligence across companies. It has added to the packages and tools it offers over the years, providing analytic options that allow companies to combine third-party data with information collected by Workday.
The company has also grown through acquisitions and partnerships to broaden its capabilities.. Most recently, in 2025 it purchases Sana, an AI-driven enterprise knowledge and learning platform, to create a "new front door for work". This acquisition allows Workday to integrate Sana's AI-powered search, agents, and learning capabilities with its own data and workflows, allowing employees to access information, automate tasks, and complete their day entirely within Workday.
Through a combination of strategic acquisitions and in-house development, WOrkday has built a comprehensive suite of HR, financial, and enterprise tools. By focusing on innovation and AI-driven workflows, the company continues to push productivity and decision-making for organizations worldwide. Building on this track record, Workday is very much positioned for even more growth, reinforcing its status as a leader in shaping the future of work.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
16% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Oct 2011
$85m
SERIES F
Apr 2009
$75m
SERIES E
Total funding: $215.3m
Company HQ
Pleasanton, CA
Leadership
Aneel Bhusri
(Co-Founder & Executive Chair)Annel began his career at Morgan Stanley as a Corporate Finance Analyst. He then spent nearly 6 years at PeopleSoft as a Senior VP before co-founding Workday in 2005, where he has served as the CEO ever since.
Carl Eschenbach
(CEO)Carl joined Workday in 2022 as Co-CEO, becoming CEO in 2024. He has also been a Partner at Sequoia Capital since 2016. Previously, he spent 14 years at VMware as President and COO and 3 years at Inktomi Corporation as the VP of North America Sales.
Peter Bailis
(CTO)Prior to joining Workday in 2025, People was a VP of Engineering at Google. He also previously founded Sisu Data, where he served as the CEO for over 5 years.
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