Sr Director, Strategic Projects

Pleasanton, CA, United States

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At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the enterprise software market. And when we began to rise, one thing that really set us apart was our culture. A culture which was driven by our value of putting our people first. And ever since, the happiness, development, and contribution of every Workmate is central to who we are. Our Workmates believe a healthy employee-centric, collaborative culture is the essential mix of ingredients for success in business. That’s why we look after our people, communities and the planet while still being profitable. Feel encouraged to shine, however that manifests: you don’t need to hide who you are. You can feel the energy and the passion, it's what makes us unique. Inspired to make a brighter work day for all and transform with us to the next stage of our growth journey? Bring your brightest version of you and have a brighter work day here.

About the Team

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Do what you love AND Love what you do! Not just cliché – it’s life At Workday. We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business of enterprise applications. Our VIBE (Value, Inclusion, Belonging, Equity) culture ensures the value we place on employees is not compromised in the process of delivering on innovation. We work hard, and we're serious about what we do. But we like to have a good time, too. In fact, we run our company with that principle in mind every day.

Workday’s Corporate Strategy team is responsible for developing and aligning Workday's long-term strategy across the company, supporting leadership decision-making on critical strategic questions, and building strategic capabilities to support Workday’s growth. We partner closely with the Executive Committee and functional leaders across Workday to drive strategic alignment in pursuit of healthy long-term growth and a bright future for Workday and our customers. About the Role

As Senior Director of Strategic Projects you will play a pivotal role in driving Workday’s long-term growth and success. You will be responsible for leading high-priority strategic projects to enable good leadership decision-making and alignment on the most critical opportunities and challenges facing Workday’s business. You will build and lead a high-performing, healthy team of strategic project principals and senior principals to expand Workday’s capacity to address these strategic questions over time. Your role will be instrumental in fostering a culture of collaboration, data-driven problem-solving, creativity, and excellence, ensuring the team's capabilities align with the company's strategic goals.

This is a highly visible role with extensive cross-functional interaction. You will partner closely with functional strategy, business, and operational leaders to identify and drive alignment on Workday’s important strategic opportunities and challenges. This position is ideal for a strategic leader with exceptional problem-solving skills, project management expertise, and a track record of identifying and capturing on new vectors of growth and monetization opportunities within the software industry. As a thought-partner and strategic advisor to Workday’s senior leaders, it’s also critical that you possess exceptional leadership and communication skills and the confidence, resourcefulness, and adaptability to manage stakeholders to advance good, practical strategic decision-making and achieve our desired business outcomes.

About You

Strategic Project Leadership : Proven track record delivering impact via strategic projects. Develop and drive a comprehensive strategic project roadmap aligned with the company's business objectives. Lead cross-functional teams to address the most critical strategic questions facing Workday, via a combination of structured problem-solving, research and analytics, deep understanding of enterprise SaaS and Workday context, and collaborative decision-making. Identify, evaluate, and prioritize new vectors of growth and monetization opportunities within the software industry. Partner with leaders across Workday to ensure seamless integration of strategic decisions into functional and business operations.

People Leadership and Development . Ability to provide visionary leadership to the strategic projects team, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration. Mentor and develop team members, cultivating a high-performance environment that encourages continuous learning and professional growth. Lead by example, promoting a positive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and creativity.

Stakeholder Collaboration and Communications . Ability to develop rapport, credibility, and strong relationships across the organization, and to promote ideas and proposals persuasively to build support for company-level decisions. Collaborate with executives, department heads, and key stakeholders to understand business priorities and incorporate them into the strategic project portfolio. Communicate recommendations and risks to senior leadership, ensuring transparency and alignment with overall business goals.

Ability to thrive in a dynamic, results-oriented work environment and be aligned to the Workday culture and values.

Basic Qualifications

Minimum ten years of experience working in technology strategy.

Deep understanding of enterprise software and business models

Other Qualifications

Preferable to have a background in Management Consulting

High intellectual curiosity, superior organizational, communication, presentation, structured thinking and analytical skills

Impact-oriented mindset to drive end-to-end strategic projects in a complex and dynamic environment

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.PleasantonPrimary Location Base Pay Range: $257,400 USD - $386,200 USDAdditional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $228,000 USD - $386,200 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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