Senior Program Manager, M&A

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About the Team

Workday’s Legal M&A team drives transaction success for Workday’s inorganic growth through the execution and integration of compelling acquisition opportunities in core and new market sectors. We partner closely with Workday’s executive team, corporate development, integration management office, product strategy, finance, HR and various functional leads to evaluate, analyze, and implement the company’s global M&A initiatives.

About the Role

The Program Manager will support all aspects of M&A including coordinating legal diligence efforts and integration activities, as well as leading ad-hoc projects that support the continued automation and evolution of the Legal function of M&A at Workday. We own the Legal deal process from pre-acquisition diligence through post-acquisition program management, integration, execution, budget forecasting and management, and governance. Given the multidimensional nature of acquisitions, we are seeking an experienced, results oriented leader with the ability to influence and drive shared objectives and detailed plans.

We are seeking a highly motivated program manager who thrives in a fast-paced and high energy environment. The ideal candidate must be a confident self-starter who can prioritize and manage multiple tasks and responsibilities with agility and efficiency. The candidate must be a creative problem solver with exceptional judgment. Strong candidates will have project/program management experience with software companies.

This position will interact closely with legal teammates and business clients across the organization. The right candidate demonstrates integrity, a sense of humor, and the ability to be highly collaborative. You must be a creative problem solver with exceptional judgment and strong critical thinking.

About You

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal Certification 

• 5+ years related project/program management experience or experience as paralegal at a law firm, in-house experience a plus
   

Other Qualifications

• Strong and effective verbal and written communication with the ability to customize approach for a variety of audiences and understand the impacts on stakeholders

• Positive attitude and ability to prioritize and work in a fast-paced, high-output, team-oriented environment

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills while working in a team environment with all levels of the company, including executive management

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and an enthusiasm for continuous learning, solving problems, and adding value to the company by building scalable processes

• Familiarity with or desire to learn about mergers and acquisitions

• Familiarity with cloud technology and software legal concepts a plus!

• Proficient in Google Workspace suite as well as Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• Familiarity with Smartsheets and online data rooms a plus!

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: $132,000 USD - $198,000 USD

 

Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $111,500 USD - $198,000 USD

If performed in Colorado, the pay range for this job is $117,400 - $176,000 USD based on min and max pay range for that role if performed in CO.

07/04/2025

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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