Director Of Strategic Initiatives, Growth (principal Program Manager)

Workday

Pleasanton, CA, USA
Primary location base pyy range: $135,900 usd - $2...
Fully remote
Translate executive vision into market reality
Bridge internal operational excellence and external market
Prepare content for external-facing engagement
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

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.

Matching 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.

Salary

Primary Location Base Pay Range: $135,900 USD - $203,900 USD; Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $143,400 USD - $254,600 USD; Bonus/Equity: May be eligible for Workday Bonus Plan or role-specific commission/bonus, and annual refresh stock grants

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Translate executive vision into market reality
  • Bridge internal operational excellence and external market
  • Prepare content for external-facing engagement
  • Drive cross-functional product initiatives end-to-end
  • Define success metrics for strategic initiatives
  • Influence leaders across Product, Sales, and Finance

Nice-to-have

  • Curious minds and courageous collaborators
  • Sun-drenched optimism and drive
  • Agility of a startup with Workday scale
  • Empathy and shared enthusiasm
  • Meaningful work with supportive colleagues

Key Requirements

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

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