Chief Of Staff, Svp Cloud Infrastructure

Workday

Pleasanton, CA, USA
Primary location base pyy range: $255,000 usd - $3...
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Cloud infrastructure concepts
Finops or cloud cost optimization
Operational cadence and execution
** Workday is seeking a Chief of Staff for its Cloud Infrastructure team in Pleasanton, CA, who will support the SVP by driving operational cadence, strategic execution, and cross-functional alignment. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in strategic operations, cloud infrastructure, and financial management, along with strong communication and leadership skills. **

Job Summary

  • This leadership role is a critical partner to the SVP, Infrastructure and Production Engineering (IPE), driving operational cadence, strategic execution, and cross-functional alignment.
  • Responsibilities include designing and running the Cloud Infrastructure Rhythm of Business, optimizing executive focus, and leading strategic analysis and cross-functional initiatives.
  • The role requires a strong understanding of cloud infrastructure concepts and experience with FinOps or cloud cost optimization, connecting business strategy with technical and financial realities.

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** Workday is seeking a Chief of Staff for its Cloud Infrastructure team in Pleasanton, CA, who will support the SVP by driving operational cadence, strategic execution, and cross-functional alignment. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in strategic operations, cloud infrastructure, and financial management, along with strong communication and leadership skills. **

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

  • Sun-drenched optimism and drive
  • Courageous collaborators
  • Curious minds
  • Empathy and shared enthusiasm

Key Requirements

  • 7-10+ years progressive experience
  • 1-3+ years senior leadership role
  • Experience with infrastructure, platform, SRE, or cloud operations
  • Experience with FinOps or cloud cost management
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

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