Senior Director, Corporate Development

Workday

Pleasanton, CA, USA
Base: $233,500 - $350,300 usd (pleasanton); base: ...
Hybrid (50% in-office, 50% remote)
15+ years m&a technology sector experience
Buy-side m&a transaction lifecycle leadership
Advanced financial modeling and valuation skills
Workday is seeking a Senior Director of Corporate Development to lead transaction activities in mergers and acquisitions, focusing on driving inorganic growth strategies. The ideal candidate will have extensive leadership experience in the technology sector, particularly in M&A, corporate strategy, and finance

Job Summary

  • The Senior Director will lead the identification, evaluation, and integration of public and private company acquisitions and strategic investments.
  • This role requires developing deep competitive landscape understanding and articulating clear transaction rationale to senior executives and the board.
  • Workday offers a culture rooted in integrity and shared enthusiasm, providing trust to take risks and tools for long-term growth.

Matching Summary

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Workday is seeking a Senior Director of Corporate Development to lead transaction activities in mergers and acquisitions, focusing on driving inorganic growth strategies. The ideal candidate will have extensive leadership experience in the technology sector, particularly in M&A, corporate strategy, and finance.

Salary

Base: $233,500 - $350,300 USD (Pleasanton); Base: $197,200 - $350,300 USD (Other US locations); Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and annual refresh stock grants

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 15+ years M&A technology sector experience
  • Buy-side M&A transaction lifecycle leadership
  • Advanced financial modeling and valuation skills
  • End-to-end deal management in enterprise software

Nice-to-have

  • Strong cross-functional consensus building
  • Experience with private equity or investment banking
  • Ability to work under time pressure
  • Cultural fit with integrity and empathy values

Key Requirements

  • Undergraduate degree and MBA preferred
  • 15+ years proven leadership in M&A technology sector
  • Proven track record in buy-side M&A and corporate strategy

Work Rights

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