Chief Of Staff, Svp Cloud Infrastructure

Workday

Pleasanton, California, USA
Primary location base pyy range: $255,000 usd - $3...
Flex work (hybrid)
Cloud infrastructure concepts
Finops or cloud cost optimization
Operational cadence and execution
Workday is seeking a Chief of Staff for its Cloud Infrastructure team, responsible for driving operational efficiency, strategic execution, and cross-functional collaboration. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in strategic operations, familiarity with cloud infrastructure, and strong leadership capabilities

Job Summary

  • This leadership role is a critical partner to the SVP, Infrastructure and Production Engineering (IPE), driving the operational cadence, strategic execution, and cross-functional alignment of the IPE organization.
  • Responsibilities include designing and running the Cloud Infrastructure Rhythm of Business, driving accountability on cloud and operational outcomes, tracking and communicating progress, and leading internal communications.
  • The role requires a strong understanding of cloud infrastructure concepts and experience with FinOps or cloud cost optimization, enabling connection of business strategy with technical and financial realities.

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Workday is seeking a Chief of Staff for its Cloud Infrastructure team, responsible for driving operational efficiency, strategic execution, and cross-functional collaboration. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in strategic operations, familiarity with cloud infrastructure, and strong leadership capabilities.

Salary

Primary Location Base Pay Range: $255,000 USD - $382,400 USD; Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $215,300 USD - $382,400 USD; If performed in Colorado, the pay range for this job is $226,600 - $340,000 USD

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Cloud infrastructure concepts
  • FinOps or cloud cost optimization
  • Operational cadence and execution
  • Executive partnership and proxy
  • Strategic analysis and business cases
  • Cross-functional influence and alignment

Nice-to-have

  • Curious minds and courageous collaborators
  • Sun-drenched optimism and drive
  • Entrepreneurial spirit and bold ideas
  • Integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm

Key Requirements

  • 7-10+ years progressive experience in strategic operations or related fields
  • 1-3+ years in a senior leadership or executive-facing role
  • Experience with infrastructure, platform, SRE, or cloud operations teams
  • Experience with FinOps or cloud cost management

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