Director Of Strategic Initiatives, Growth (principal Program Manager)
Workday
Pleasanton, CA, USA
Primary location base pyy range: $135,900 usd - $2...
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Enterprise saas sector experience
Leading large-scale transformative initiatives
Executive-level content creation
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Workday is seeking a Director of Strategic Initiatives for its Growth Organization in Pleasanton, CA. This leadership role involves collaborating with the Chief of Staff to execute strategic initiatives that drive measurable growth while promoting a culture of teamwork, integrity, and innovation.
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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, solving complex growth challenges and translating executive vision into market reality.
The company offers trust to take risks, tools to grow, skills to develop, and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul.
Matching Summary
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Workday is seeking a Director of Strategic Initiatives for its Growth Organization in Pleasanton, CA. This leadership role involves collaborating with the Chief of Staff to execute strategic initiatives that drive measurable growth while promoting a culture of teamwork, integrity, and innovation.
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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, annual refresh stock grants
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
enterprise SaaS sector experience
leading large-scale transformative initiatives
executive-level content creation
cross-functional product initiatives
market data and performance metrics translation
Nice-to-have
curious minds and courageous collaborators
sun-drenched optimism and drive
integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm
agility of a startup with scale
Key Requirements
10-12+ years experience in business operations, corporate strategy, or management consulting
3+ years experience leading large-scale, transformative initiatives
2+ years experience in customer-facing or market-facing roles
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, or related field