Director Of Strategic Initiatives, Growth (principal Program Manager)

Workday

Pleasanton, CA, USA
Base: $135,900 - $203,900 usd (primary location); ...
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Enterprise saas sector experience
Leading large-scale transformative initiatives
Executive-level content creation
** Workday is seeking a Director of Strategic Initiatives within its Growth Organization to address complex growth challenges and bridge internal operations with external market strategies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in business operations and corporate strategy, especially within the enterprise SaaS sector, and will play a crucial role in creating compelling narratives for customers and partners. **

Job Summary

  • The Growth Organization operates as a strategic engine, aligning product strategy, go-to-market execution, and operational rigor to drive performance in crucial market segments.
  • The Director, Strategic Initiatives will serve as a vital extension of the SVP’s office, operating with autonomy to solve complex growth challenges and translate executive vision into market reality.
  • Workday offers a culture rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm, providing trust to take risks, tools to grow, and support for long-term development.

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** Workday is seeking a Director of Strategic Initiatives within its Growth Organization to address complex growth challenges and bridge internal operations with external market strategies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in business operations and corporate strategy, especially within the enterprise SaaS sector, and will play a crucial role in creating compelling narratives for customers and partners. **

Salary

Base: $135,900 - $203,900 USD (Primary Location); Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan or commission/bonus, annual stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Enterprise SaaS sector experience
  • leading large-scale transformative initiatives
  • executive-level content creation
  • driving alignment across competing interests
  • translating market data into executive narratives

Nice-to-have

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

Key Requirements

  • 10-12+ years experience in business operations, corporate strategy, or management consulting
  • 3+ years experience leading large-scale, transformative initiatives
  • 2+ years customer-facing or market-facing roles
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, or related field

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