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Strategic Program Manager, Field Programs

Workday, Inc.
Chicago, IL, USA
Full-time

About the Role

The Senior Strategic Program Manager will be a critical player on the team, helping to craft strategy and lead initiatives to support the growth of the sales organization.

The ideal candidate has a partnership mentality as they collaborate with cross-functional and global teams. We value the candidate with excellent communication skills, who will bring innovative thinking to identify new and different approaches to communications of all types (organizational comms, program comms, and change management comms).

About You

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business, communications, or related field.

8+ years of relevant work experience in consulting, communications, program management, change management or sales operations.

Experience developing strategy and programs to achieve business outcomes and develop successful teams.

Experience in building and executing strategic communications strategies from start to finish for programs and projects for a large and diverse audience.

Able to present complex business decisions in a structured format.

Able to effectively communicate with senior leaders on decisions that impact their teams.

Consultative approach and strong communication skills to engage with key stakeholders at senior executive levels.

Experience partnering with senior leaders to prepare them for speaking engagements for large internal audiences.

Able to nurture collaboration and facilitate discussions among cross-functional teams to drive progress on a variety of projects and programs.

Strong proficiency with PowerPoint and Excel.

Other Qualifications

Experience in business application software and SaaS.

Experience partnering with senior sales leadership

High emotional intelligence and ability to bring point of view forward in a nuanced way to influence.

Practical, hands-on approach and a make it happen demeanor.

Adaptable and able to shift gears comfortably as business needs evolve.

Solid understanding of sales strategy and operations.

Understanding of change management and experience driving change through communications.

Able to learn in a face-paced environment.

An enthusiastic team player with a positive mindset.

Note : Applicants will be requested to provide work samples and demonstrate the ability to perform key aspects of this role as part of the interview process.

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