Director Of Strategic Initiatives, Growth (principal Program Manager)

Workday

Pleasanton, CA, USA
Base: $135,900 usd - $203,900 usd; bonus/equity: m...
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Ai platform for managing people
Translate executive vision into market reality
Drive alignment across competing interests
** Workday is seeking a Director of Strategic Initiatives for its Growth Organization, responsible for driving the company's growth agenda through strategic alignment and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in business operations and corporate strategy within the enterprise SaaS sector, focusing on translating high-level goals into actionable strategies. **

Job Summary

  • We’re obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us.
  • Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm.
  • You will serve as a vital extension of the SVP’s office, operating with autonomy to solve the company’s most complex growth challenges and translate executive vision into market reality.

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** Workday is seeking a Director of Strategic Initiatives for its Growth Organization, responsible for driving the company's growth agenda through strategic alignment and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in business operations and corporate strategy within the enterprise SaaS sector, focusing on translating high-level goals into actionable strategies. **

Salary

Base: $135,900 USD - $203,900 USD; Bonus/Equity: May be eligible for bonus plan or commission/bonus and annual stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • AI platform for managing people
  • translate executive vision into market reality
  • drive alignment across competing interests
  • executive-level content creation
  • enterprise SaaS sector experience

Nice-to-have

  • curious minds and courageous collaborators
  • sun-drenched optimism and drive
  • agility of a startup with scale
  • empathy and shared enthusiasm
  • bold ideas and genuine care

Key Requirements

  • 10-12+ years of experience
  • 3+ years of experience leading initiatives
  • 2+ years customer-facing roles
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, or related field
  • MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred

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