Adoption & Retention Programs Lead

Workday

Pleasanton, CA, USA
Base: $169,800 usd - $254,600 usd; bonus/equity: m...
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Design and orchestrate scaled programs
Improve product adoption and value realization
Integrate programs into gtm and cs operating model
** Workday is seeking an Adoption & Retention Programs Lead to develop and manage customer success initiatives aimed at enhancing product adoption and retention. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, data-driven decision-making, and strategic program development within a fully remote environment. **

Job Summary

  • The Adoption & Retention Programs Lead will establish a new function in the Customer Success Center of Excellence, reporting to the Sr. Director of Customer Success Innovation.
  • This role designs and orchestrates a portfolio of scaled programs that protect and grow Workday’s customer base by improving product adoption, value realization, and renewal health across regional and product Customer Success teams.
  • In return, we’ll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul.

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** Workday is seeking an Adoption & Retention Programs Lead to develop and manage customer success initiatives aimed at enhancing product adoption and retention. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, data-driven decision-making, and strategic program development within a fully remote environment. **

Salary

Base: $169,800 USD - $254,600 USD; Bonus/Equity: May be eligible for Workday Bonus Plan or role-specific commission/bonus, annual refresh stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • design and orchestrate scaled programs
  • improve product adoption and value realization
  • integrate programs into GTM and CS operating model
  • define program-level KPIs and measurement frameworks
  • mitigate risk and protect revenue integrity
  • simplify processes and scale through platforms
  • drive innovation and continuous improvement

Nice-to-have

  • sun-drenched optimism and drive
  • curious minds and courageous collaborators
  • empathy and shared enthusiasm
  • bold ideas and genuine care

Key Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience in Customer Success, Program Management, Sales/GTM Strategy, CS Operations, or related field
  • Proven track record designing and running cross-functional adoption and/or retention programs
  • Experience operating in global, highly matrixed environments
  • Deep understanding of Customer Success operating models
  • Demonstrated experience turning strategy into structured programs
  • Strong analytical skills and comfort working with CRM and CS platforms
  • Excellent communication and executive storytelling skills
  • Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills

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