Senior Program Manager, Workday

About the role

Roku is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead a complex, multi-phase Workday ATS (Applicant Tracking System) transformation spanning Workforce Planning, Recruiting, and Onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end program leadership for a multi-phase Workday ATS transformation, from planning through stabilization and optimization
• Drive alignment across Workforce Planning, Recruiting, and Onboarding to deliver a cohesive end-state experience
• Partner closely with People and TA leadership to navigate change, surface concerns, and build trust and momentum
• Lead cross-functional teams across HR, TA, Enterprise Applications, Engineering, Finance, and external implementation partners
• Establish and manage program governance, including milestones, dependencies, risks, issues, and executive reporting
• Proactively identify risks and obstacles; drive decisions and resolution through structured problem-solving and influence
• Translate complex functional and technical concepts into clear, executive-ready communications
• Ensure integration readiness across upstream and downstream systems and processes
• Drive disciplined change management, adoption planning, and readiness across impacted teams
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, bringing clarity, options, and recommendations

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience leading large-scale, cross-functional programs, ideally in HR, People Systems, or Enterprise Applications
• Hands-on experience with Workday Recruiting / ATS transformations or similarly complex HR technology programs
• Working knowledge of end-to-end hiring processes, including workforce planning, recruiting, and onboarding
• Strong understanding of how functional processes connect to technical architectures and integrations
• Demonstrated success leading programs in environments with change resistance or competing priorities
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to influence at the executive level
• High emotional intelligence and strong stakeholder management skills
• Proven ability to manage external implementation partners and internal delivery teams
• Experience establishing governance, metrics, and executive-level reporting for complex programs
• Comfortable operating with ambiguity and driving structure where none exists

Qualifications

• Nice to have: Experience scaling program management practices across multiple initiatives
• Background in People, Payroll, or broader HCM domains
• Experience in media, technology, or high-growth environments

Skills

• Strong project management skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to navigate resistance and drive change
• Understanding of HR and enterprise applications

Benefits

• Global access to mental health and financial wellness support and resources
• Statutory and voluntary benefits such as healthcare (medical, dental, and vision), life, accident, disability, commuter, and retirement options (401(k)/pension)
• Vacation and other personal reasons leave options

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Hybrid work approach with office days Monday through Thursday and flexible Fridays for remote work.