Director Of Strategic Initiatives, Growth (principal Program Manager)

IKSB

Pleasanton, CA, United States
Base: $135,900 - $203,900 usd (pleasanton); $143,4...
Fully remote
Business operations expertise
Corporate strategy leadership
Cross-functional product initiatives
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 solving complex growth challenges autonomously and preparing executive-level external content to tell Workday’s growth story with authority and precision.
  • Workday offers a flexible work environment combining in-person and remote work, with a culture rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm.

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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 - $203,900 USD (Pleasanton); $143,400 - $254,600 USD (additional US locations); Bonus/Equity: Eligible for bonus plan and stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Business operations expertise
  • Corporate strategy leadership
  • Cross-functional product initiatives
  • Executive-level content creation
  • Customer-facing engagement
  • Operational excellence
  • Strategic agenda synchronization

Nice-to-have

  • Integrity and empathy culture
  • High-pressure environment adaptability
  • Collaborative team player
  • Startup agility with scale
  • Bold idea generation
  • Curious and courageous mindset

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

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