Associate HR Technology Portfolio Manager

Your work days are brighter here. We’re obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we’re shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, you’ll feel it. Not just in the products we build, but in how we show up for each other. Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm. We’re in this together, tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care. We look for curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring sun-drenched optimism and drive. Whether you're building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you’ll do meaningful work with Workmates who’ve got your back. In return, we’ll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul. So, if you want to inspire a brighter work day for everyone, including yourself, you’ve found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too.

You'll join the Portfolio team within People Services & Experience (PSIS), the group responsible for managing the technology strategy for People & Purpose (P&P). Our team keeps a clear, organized view of every project happening across the department, and we sit at the center of the P&P Portfolio Council, connecting priorities across product and technology teams. Right now, our team is at the heart of Workday's AI transformation. We're building and refining AI-powered tools that help us manage a growing, fast-moving portfolio of work, and we get to shape how AI and human judgment work together to keep projects on track. If you enjoy bringing order to complexity and want a front-row seat to how AI is reshaping portfolio management, you'll feel right at home here.

You're a go-getter who's excited to learn fast, take initiative, and grow your career in portfolio and program management you'll help keep the P&P Technology portfolio running smoothly, from the moment a new idea comes in to the moment it's delivered. You'll work closely with an AI-powered intake agent, department leads, and stakeholders across the business to make sure every project is captured, scored, prioritized, and moved forward with the right people involved at the right moments. In this role, you will: Help maintain a live view of the portfolio, including in-flight, backlogged, and new requests, to support stakeholder engagement and inform the agent's reference data Monitor the P&P Technology portfolio intake agent, reviewing new project and operational requests, checking submissions for completeness, and performing quality checks on scoring Help guide projects through the portfolio process, stepping in as the human in the loop at key decision points Support proactive communication with key internal stakeholders, using AI agents and Slack channels to keep everyone aligned Contribute to a portfolio capacity model in partnership with department leads, and help manage the reporting cadence that keeps planning grounded in real capacity Support accountability across the portfolio by helping monitor project health and track outcomes, working with more senior team members on ROI measurement About You Basic Qualifications 2-4 years of related work experience in portfolio management, program management, or a related operations/business function" Strong operational and administrative skills, proficiency in Google Workspace. Other Qualifications Exposure to or interest in project/portfolio processes such as intake, prioritization, and reporting Comfort working with data Comfortable working with data and eager to learn how to build reporting views and communicate portfolio health Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset, with an interest in building relationships