Sr. Manager, BT Portfolio Management

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About the Team

Business Technology(BT) in Workday continues its mission to deliver unparalleled value to our business partners and customers. The Program and Business Operations team works with stakeholders within BT and outside to define, align on, and implement the strategic programs and operations. The team is also responsible for standardizing program methodologies, tools and operations/metrics across the BT organization to provide a unified experience to business stakeholders and customers.

About the Role

The Sr. Manager, BT Portfolio Management will lead the transformation and optimization of portfolio management within our Business Technology (IT) organization.  This leadership role encompasses the standardization and execution of portfolio governance for all IT initiatives.  You will provide strategic oversight for the entire IT initiative portfolio, driving the successful execution of cross-functional programs aligned with key corporate initiatives. You will be responsible for establishing and championing standardized portfolio management processes, prioritizing stakeholder alignment and robust governance principles.  Collaboration is paramount, as you will foster strong partnerships with leadership, internal business partners, and cross-functional teams to ensure operational excellence across all program deliverables.  A critical aspect of this role is cultivating and empowering a high-performing team of portfolio managers through mentorship and development. 

Job Duties:

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive IT project portfolio, ensuring alignment with business objectives and strategic goals.    

• Develop and implement portfolio management strategies, processes, and tools, ensuring alignment with business objectives and strategic goals.    

• Lead and manage a team of IT Portfolio Managers, providing guidance, coaching, and mentorship.    

• Oversee the portfolio budget, schedule, risks, issues, and dependencies.    

• Provide regular reporting on portfolio performance to senior management.    

• Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to ensure alignment and support.    

• Monitor and track project progress, budget, and resource allocation.    

• Identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies.    

• Define success metrics and build scorecards required to ensure sustainable operational excellence.    

• Ability to navigate ambiguity, drive clarity, strive for excellence and be comfortable under pressure.    

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, ability to create a compelling vision and tell the story with appropriate slides.    

About You

Basic Qualifications:

• 12+ years of experience in enterprise IT portfolio management.

• 12+ years of successfully managing and delivering large-scale IT projects.

• 12+ years of experience developing and implementing portfolio management strategies, processes, and tools.

Other Qualifications:

• Strong leadership and management skills with experience in leading and mentoring teams.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. (MBA preferred)

Workday Pay Transparency Statement

The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below.  Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits, please click here.

Primary Location: USA.CA.Pleasanton

Primary Location Base Pay Range: $174,600 USD - $262,000 USD

Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $147,400 USD - $262,000 USD

Our Approach to Flexible Work
 

With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.

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