Workday Program Manager Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Workday.
Workday
Principal Program Manager
Lead Easy Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
A recruiter contacted me after I applied online. The initial recruiter screen was fine; she was upfront about salary and RTO policies. I advanced to the next stage, which was supposed to be a 30-minute chat with the hiring manager and another 30-minute chat with a team member. Scheduling got a bit messy with time changes, and they canceled the team member interview last minute. The hiring manager seemed very traditional and serious. She didn't ask many tough questions, but she was quite critical of my location and the potential commute if I got the job. I mentioned I was fine with it, but she kept pressing. She also strongly pushed for me to get a PMP, despite me having an MBA, which was odd. The whole experience felt strange. I received a rejection call about two weeks later.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Are you willing to relocate to Pleasanton for work?
- Can you introduce yourself?
- What can you tell me about yourself?
Workday
Program Manager
Mid Easy Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I got an email from the recruiter asking if I was free for a phone chat. The next day, we talked about project/program management, payroll systems, HRIS, and my interest in Workday. It was about 25 minutes. They also asked if I'd be open to a second role in the Engagement team since I seemed like a good fit for both, and the same manager was in charge. They said they'd let me know by Monday or Tuesday after talking to the hiring manager. I followed up about a week later, and they said I'd hear back soon. About 30 minutes after that, I got an automated rejection. I emailed the recruiter to figure things out and asked about the other position, but they said it wasn't open anymore. Pretty unprofessional way to handle things.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Can you discuss your experience with project/program management?
- What is your knowledge of payroll systems?
- What can you tell me about HRIS?
Workday
Senior Program Manager
Senior Average Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The hiring process was really organized and all the people I spoke with asked really good questions. It felt like a conversation, not an interrogation. They made sure to give me time to ask my own questions and gave me useful answers.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- What interests you about Workday?
- Can you tell me about your work style?
- What are your professional competencies?
Workday Program Manager Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Workday interview reports.
“What can you tell me about HRIS?”
Read reports →“Are you willing to relocate to Pleasanton for work?”
Read reports →“How do you ensure a team stays on track?”
Read reports →“How do you communicate with others?”
Read reports →“What is your knowledge of payroll systems?”
Read report →“What tools do you typically use in your work?”
Read report →“Is a long-term career in CSR something you envision for yourself?”
Read report →“Can you share an instance where you took swift action to avert an incident?”
Read report →“Can you share an example of a decision you made collaboratively with different stakeholders and explain how you communicated it?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 22 Workday interview reports.