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Senior Project Manager (US Federal) with Security Clearance

Workday, Inc. · Reston, Fairfax County

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Fit summary

Strong fit if you have senior PM depth, active or recent U.S. federal clearance, and comfort with enterprise cloud delivery for government. Weaker fit without clearance eligibility or federal stakeholder experience. Reston on-site; remote=0.

Day in the role

As Senior Project Manager (US Federal) with clearance at Workday, you would typically drive delivery of cloud HCM/finance programs for government customers: scope, risk, and schedule with federal stakeholders; coordinate product, implementation, and security teams; track clearances and compliance gates; and report status to sponsors—grounded in Workday’s enterprise SaaS delivery model, not generic PM filler.

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Is this role remote?

Data lists remote as 0 and location as Reston, Fairfax County—expect on-site/local work, not remote-first.

What does Workday sell?

Cloud financial management, human capital management, and student information systems for enterprises and institutions.

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Company facts (cached)

Website: workday.com

Workday, Inc., is an American on‑demand (cloud-based) financial management, human capital management, and student information system software vendor. Workday was founded by David Duffield, founder and former CEO of ERP company PeopleSoft, along with former PeopleSoft chief strategist Aneel Bhusri, following Oracle's acquisition of PeopleSoft in 2005.

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Role overview (listing rewrite)

Workday, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager with US Federal security clearance expertise for our Reston, Fairfax County office. This is a full-time position working directly with federal government clients and internal stakeholders to deliver critical enterprise solutions. About This Position As Senior Project Manager (US Federal) with Security Clearance at Workday, you'll lead strategic initiatives for federal government clients. This role bridges Workday's innovative enterprise software capabilities and the mission-critical needs of US federal agencies. You'll manage complex projects in a security-conscious environment, requiring an active or eligible security clearance and deep familiarity with federal contracting practices and compliance requirements. What You'll Do Direct end-to-end project delivery for federal agency clients, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closure Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and resources across multiple concurrent initiatives Coordinate between federal stakeholders, internal Workday teams, and subcontractors to ensure alignment and success Develop and maintain project schedules, risk registers, and stakeholder communication plans Ensure compliance with federal acquisition regulations (FAR), agency-specific policies, and security requirements Report project status to government clients and internal leadership using federal reporting standards Mentor junior project coordinators and build high-performing teams in a collaborative environment What We're Looking For Active security clearance or ability to obtain one; US citizenship required 7+ years of project management experience, with at least 3 years managing federal government contracts or projects Demonstrated expertise in federal acquisition regulations (FAR) and compliance frameworks Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills across government and corporate environments Project management certification (PMP, PMI-PgMP, or equivalent) preferred Experience with enterprise software implementations or IT modernization programs for federal agencies Proficiency with project management tools and federal reporting systems More About Workday, Inc. Workday is a Fortune 500 leader in cloud enterprise resource planning and human capital management. As a pioneer in AI-driven workforce solutions, Workday empowers organizations globally to unlock the potential of their people, finances, and operations. Our mission-driven culture attracts talent passionate about solving complex challenges and driving meaningful innovation across industries and sectors. Next Steps To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's…

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