Sr Program Manager, Localization

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.

About the Team

The Workday Localization team strives to deliver outstanding global experiences for our customers. We value language, culture, and technology, ensuring Workday's products and services are accessible and relevant to users worldwide. As a Senior Localization Program Manager, you'll guide localization strategy and execution for Workday solutions, impacting users on a global scale. If this mission resonates with you, we encourage you to apply!

About the Role

• Coordinate all aspects of localization program management, ensuring high-quality localized content across various languages and formats

• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, Marketing, and Sales teams to drive successful localization outcomes

• Champion industry standards across Workday, providing guidance and support to internal teams

• Identify and address technical and process challenges to enhance localization efficiency and scalability

• Nurture strong relationships with Localization vendors, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to Service Level Agreements and Key Performance Indicators

About You

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years of in content and software localization

• Strong understanding of Machine Translation (MT) and hands-on experience with Translation Management Systems (TMS) such as Phrase, XTM, or memoQ

• Experience working within agile software development environments

• Consistent track record of leading vendor relationships, including multi-language service providers and technology vendors

• Success in handling budgets and resources effectively

Other Qualifications:

• Successfully led localization programs to achieve on-time project delivery, budget adherence, and strong return on investment

• Demonstrated ability to plan, schedule, and manage risks for complex localization programs

• Ability to analyze localization challenges, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions

• Strong sense of ownership and accountability

• Excellent interpersonal and the ability to effectively collaborate with geographically distributed teams

• Cultural sensitivity and adaptability

• Ability to present complex information clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences

At Workday, we believe every potential recruit brings value to the table. Believe you are missing some of the skills and are hesitant to apply? We do not believe in the ‘perfect’ candidate and are happy to teach. So however you identify and whatever background you bring with you, apply and see what we are all about.

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.

Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at Workday about our Employee Referral process!