Senior Director, Corporate Development

Workday

Pleasanton, CA, USA
Base: $233,500 - $350,300 usd (pleasanton); base: ...
Hybrid (50% in-office requirement)
15+ years m&a technology sector experience
Buy-side m&a transaction leadership
Advanced financial modeling and valuation skills
Workday is seeking a Senior Director of Corporate Development to lead the execution of its inorganic growth strategy through M&A and strategic investments. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the technology sector, particularly in enterprise software, with strong leadership and financial modeling skills

Job Summary

  • The role involves leading transaction activities ranging from identifying and evaluating public and private company acquisitions to minority investments.
  • Candidates must develop detailed analyses including valuation and pro forma case modeling to capture target trends and integration costs.
  • Workday offers a culture rooted in integrity and empathy, providing trust to take risks and tools to grow for long-term success.

Matching Summary

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Workday is seeking a Senior Director of Corporate Development to lead the execution of its inorganic growth strategy through M&A and strategic investments. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the technology sector, particularly in enterprise software, with strong leadership and financial modeling skills.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 15+ years M&A technology sector experience
  • Buy-side M&A transaction leadership
  • Advanced financial modeling and valuation skills
  • End-to-end deal lifecycle management
  • Strategic finance and corporate strategy background

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in private equity or investment banking
  • Strong cross-functional consensus building
  • Flexibility to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Deep understanding of competitive landscape
  • Ability to communicate with senior executives

Key Requirements

  • Undergraduate degree and MBA preferred
  • 15+ years proven leadership in M&A technology
  • Open to 50% reporting to Pleasanton, CA campus

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