Program Manager, Data & Privacy Engineering

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About the Team

The Product Legal and Data & Privacy Engineering Teams are part of Workday’s Legal, Compliance, and Corporate Affairs (LCCA) Organization. Our mission is to ensure that Workday’s Product and Technology architecture and offerings are designed and delivered responsibly specifically with respect to the lifecycle of data and related systems, processes, and safeguards.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Program Manager to join our Data & Privacy Engineering team. In this role, you will be pivotal in ensuring that Workday’s products and services are designed, reviewed, and delivered responsibly as part of Workday’s product development lifecycle. You will leverage your expertise in compliance frameworks, technical understanding of AI/ML, and familiarity with responsible product development, to drive risk assessments, product reviews, and strategic initiatives. You will possess a strong analytical mindset, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to solve complex problems in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities
 

Product Review & Risk Assessment:

• Conduct thorough reviews of products and features to identify potential compliance and privacy risks.

• Evaluate the design, development, and deployment of products and features to ensure alignment with ethical and responsible AI principles.

• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to implement mitigations for identified data, privacy, and/or compliance risks.
   

Compliance Frameworks & Risk Management:

• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of relevant compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, EU AI Act, NIST AI Risk Management Framework).

• Assess the impact of regulatory changes on product delivery and data handling practices.

• Conduct risk assessments and develop strategies to address compliance gaps.

• Document and track compliance-related activities and initiatives.
   

Data Privacy & Responsible AI:

• Contribute to the development and implementation of data privacy policies and procedures.

• Promote responsible AI practices throughout the organization, including transparency, fairness, and accountability.

• Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to address data privacy and ethical considerations.

• Work with teams to implement privacy enhancing technologies (PETs) where appropriate.
   

Program Management & Problem Solving:

• Lead cross-functional projects related to product compliance and data privacy.

• Develop deep technical understanding of the foundational components of Workday’s product and machine learning architecture including infrastructure, APIs, third party services, etc.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Product Development, Engineering, Product Legal, Compliance, Privacy, Responsible AI, and Data Governance to ensure the successful execution of projects, maintaining alignment with business objectives and timelines.

• Identify and resolve complex problems related to compliance, privacy, and technical implementation.

• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

• Develop, communicate, and iterate on customer and internally facing documentation highlighting product offerings and how key compliance risk areas are addressed.

About You

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in program management or compliance related roles, with a focus on product development, data / risk management, product compliance, and /or data privacy

• 3+ years of experience with compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, EU AI Act, CCPA, NIST AI Risk Management Framework)

• Degree or formal certification in Information Systems, Data Science, Computer Science, product / program management, or other relevant field
   

Other Qualifications

• Basic understanding of AI/ML concepts and technologies.

• Knowledge of data privacy principles and best practices

• Proven ability to conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies

• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

• Strong program management skills with ability to execute on various projects, take accountability for setting deadlines, deliver on commitments, and reset expectations when appropriate

• Certifications in data privacy or compliance (e.g., CIPP, CIPM)

• Experience with AI/ML governance and ethical AI principles

• Experience with privacy enhancing technologies

• Demonstrated program/project management experience

• Ability to juggle multiple projects and organize time effectively

• Excellent oral and written communications skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in business, information systems, computer science, or related field

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: $116,400 USD - $174,600 USD

 

Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $98,200 USD - $174,600 USD

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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