Program Manager, Strategic Initiatives, Workday Chennai

Job title: Program Manager, Strategic Initiatives, Workday Chennai

Company: Workday


Job description: Your work days are brighter here.At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the enterprise software market. And when we began to rise, one thing that really set us apart was our culture. A culture which was driven by our value of putting our people first. And ever since, the happiness, development, and contribution of every Workmate is central to who we are. Our Workmates believe a healthy employee-centric, collaborative culture is the essential mix of ingredients for success in business. That’s why we look after our people, communities and the planet while still being profitable. Feel encouraged to shine, however that manifests: you don’t need to hide who you are. You can feel the energy and the passion, it’s what makes us unique. Inspired to make a brighter work day for all and transform with us to the next stage of our growth journey? Bring your brightest version of you and have a brighter work day here.At Workday, we value our candidates’ privacy and data security. Workday will never ask candidates to apply to jobs through websites that are not Workday Careers.Please be aware of sites that may ask for you to input your data in connection with a job posting that appears to be from Workday but is not.In addition, Workday will never ask candidates to pay a recruiting fee, or pay for consulting or coaching services, in order to apply for a job at Workday.About the Team Workday’s Chennai Global Capability Center (GCC) is a strategic R&D hub crucial to Workday’s deepened commitment and global expansion in India. As a rapidly growing software development hub, Chennai plays a critical role in Workday’s global expansion and our mission to deliver enterprise-grade cloud solutions for managing people, money, and agents.Our work here will directly contribute to Workday’s leading cloud-native platform, enhancing our Human Capital Management (HCM), Financial Management, and Adaptive Planning offerings.The Workday Chennai GCC represents an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of cloud technology and AI innovation, contributing directly to Workday’s global success.About the RoleWe are looking for a highly capable program manager to help navigate rapid growth, manage complex operations, and ensure strategic alignment across global teams. This individual will ensure attainment of operational excellence, drive forward key strategic initiatives, and foster a productive and engaging environment as we scale and grow teams in Workday Chennai.ResponsibilitiesOperational Excellence & Strategic Execution:Assist in developing and executing Chennai GCC’s strategic business and operational initiatives.Drive operational excellence, align with global Workday objectives, ensure clear visibility of status and progress, and ensure successful outcomes.Communications & Cultural Initiatives:Act as a liaison between the Chennai office and various stakeholders across global teams.Orchestrate and develop operational cadences and key communications strategies for the organisation.Facilitate information flow and ensure clear, consistent communication regarding progress, challenges, and successes.Coordinate and develop compelling content for team and org-wide meetings and events, as well as curating org-specific content for senior management reporting.Meeting & Event Management:Organize and run key meetings, own communication strategy, follow-up on action items, and foster cross-team operational efficiency.Plan and execute team events, celebrations, and town halls to foster employee engagement and a positive work culture.Data, Metrics & Business Insights:Develop mechanisms to gather crucial information from global teams and synthesize it into actionable insights.Monitor and analyse trends to provide critical insights, integrating these metrics into business and operations reviews.Ad-Hoc Support & Special Projects:Undertake special projects and provide operational support to ensure smooth functioning of the Chennai GCC.About YouYou are self driven and energized by problem solving. This is a role for someone who thrives in ambiguity, has excellent communication and organization skills, strong executive presence and understands how to multi-task priorities ranging from strategic to tactical.Basic Qualifications5 – 7 years experience in business operations, strategy, consulting or program/project managementExcellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to articulate information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.Highly organized and attentive to detail, with a passion for bringing structure to ambiguous situationsDemonstrated ability to manage complex projects, from conception to completion, with a strong focus on execution and delivery.Other QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. An MBA or relevant Master’s degree is a strong advantage.Experience in enterprise SaaS environment or experience working closely with product and technology teamsHighly adaptable and resilient, comfortable working in a dynamic and evolving environment.Intellectual curiosity paired with a high growth mindsetStrong influencing skills with a reputation for getting things done effectivelyExperience in managing calendars, organizing large-scale meetings, and coordinating complex logistical arrangements.Capacity to analyze information from various sources and synthesize it for strategic decision-making.Our Approach to Flexible WorkWith 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.Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at Workday about our Employee Referral process!

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Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Job date: Thu, 14 Aug 2025 04:13:33 GMT

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