Director Of Strategic Initiatives, Growth (principal Program Manager)

Nwahomepage

Pleasanton, CA, USA
Base: $135,900 usd - $203,900 usd (pleasanton); $1...
Fully remote
Strategic initiative leadership
Cross-functional collaboration
Executive-level content creation
The Director, Strategic Initiatives is a high-impact team member within the Growth Organization, reporting directly to the Chief of Staff to the SVP of Growth

Job Summary

  • The Director, Strategic Initiatives is a high-impact team member within the Growth Organization, reporting directly to the Chief of Staff to the SVP of Growth.
  • This role involves preparing external-facing content to tell Workday’s growth story with authority and precision to customers, partners, and industry influencers.
  • Workday offers a flexible work approach combining in-person and remote time, with a culture rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm.

Matching Summary

The Director, Strategic Initiatives is a high-impact team member within the Growth Organization, reporting directly to the Chief of Staff to the SVP of Growth.

Salary

Base: $135,900 USD - $203,900 USD (Pleasanton); $143,400 USD - $254,600 USD (Additional US locations); Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits available

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Strategic initiative leadership
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Executive-level content creation
  • Operational excellence
  • Growth strategy execution

Nice-to-have

  • Customer-facing experience
  • High-pressure environment adaptability
  • Strong executive presence
  • Startup agility with corporate scale
  • Flexible work environment

Key Requirements

  • 10–12+ years in business operations or corporate strategy
  • 3+ years leading large-scale transformative initiatives
  • 2+ years customer or market-facing roles
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field
  • MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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