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Senior Program Manager, Workday

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Austin, TX, USA
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Austin, TX, USA
Senior level
The role involves leading a multi-phase Workday ATS transformation focusing on Workforce Planning, Recruiting, and Onboarding, requiring strong program management and stakeholder collaboration.
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Roku is changing how the world watches TV

Roku is the #1 TV streaming platform in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, and we've set our sights on powering every television in the world. Roku pioneered streaming to the TV. Our mission is to be the TV streaming platform that connects the entire TV ecosystem. We connect consumers to the content they love, enable content publishers to build and monetize large audiences, and provide advertisers unique capabilities to engage consumers.

From your first day at Roku, you'll make a valuable - and valued - contribution. We're a fast-growing public company where no one is a bystander. We offer you the opportunity to delight millions of TV streamers around the world while gaining meaningful experience across a variety of disciplines.


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. This is a highly visible role operating at the intersection of People, Talent Acquisition (TA), Enterprise Applications, and executive leadership.

This program involves significant change management, cross‑functional alignment, and integration across multiple systems and teams. The ideal candidate brings strong executive presence, high emotional intelligence (EQ), and the ability to navigate resistance while driving clarity, alignment, and delivery. This role partners closely with People, TA, Engineering, Finance, and an external implementation partner to deliver a scalable, end‑to‑end hiring platform.

Following a successful launch, this role is expected to scale to additional programs across the People and Pay domain and, potentially, to other enterprise initiatives.


What you'll be doing
  • 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

We're excited if you have
  • 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
  • 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
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Our Hybrid Work Approach

Roku fosters an inclusive and collaborative environment where teams work in the office Monday through Thursday. Fridays are flexible for remote work except for employees whose roles are required to be in the office five days a week or employees who are in offices with a five day in office policy.


Benefits

Roku is committed to offering a diverse range of benefits as part of our compensation package to support our employees and their families. Our comprehensive benefits include global access to mental health and financial wellness support and resources. Local benefits include statutory and voluntary benefits which may include healthcare (medical, dental, and vision), life, accident, disability, commuter, and retirement options (401(k)/pension). Our employees can take time off work for vacation and other personal reasons to balance their evolving work and life needs. It's important to note that not every benefit is available in all locations or for every role. For details specific to your location, please consult with your recruiter.


Accommodations

Roku welcomes applicants of all backgrounds and provides reasonable accommodations and adjustments in accordance with applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation at any point in the hiring process, please direct your inquiries to [email protected].


The Roku Culture

Roku is a great place for people who want to work in a fast-paced environment where everyone is focused on the company's success rather than their own. We try to surround ourselves with people who are great at their jobs, who are easy to work with, and who keep their egos in check. We appreciate a sense of humor. We believe a fewer number of very talented folks can do more for less cost than a larger number of less talented teams. We're independent thinkers with big ideas who act boldly, move fast and accomplish extraordinary things through collaboration and trust. In short, at Roku you'll be part of a company that's changing how the world watches TV. 

We have a unique culture that we are proud of. We think of ourselves primarily as problem-solvers, which itself is a two-part idea. We come up with the solution, but the solution isn't real until it is built and delivered to the customer. That penchant for action gives us a pragmatic approach to innovation, one that has served us well since 2002. 

To learn more about Roku, our global footprint, and how we've grown, visit https://www.weareroku.com/factsheet.

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