Director Of Strategic Initiatives, Growth (principal Program Manager)

UEG

Pleasanton, CA, United States
Base: $135,900 - $203,900 usd (pleasanton); $143,4...
Fully remote
Business operations expertise
Corporate strategy leadership
Management consulting experience
The Director, Strategic Initiatives will operate with autonomy to solve complex growth challenges and bridge internal operational excellence with external market presence

Job Summary

  • The Director, Strategic Initiatives will operate with autonomy to solve complex growth challenges and bridge internal operational excellence with external market presence.
  • The Growth Organization accelerates company success in key market segments by aligning product strategy, go-to-market execution, and operational rigor.
  • Workday offers a flexible work approach combining in-person and remote time, comprehensive benefits, and a culture rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm.

Matching Summary

The Director, Strategic Initiatives will operate with autonomy to solve complex growth challenges and bridge internal operational excellence with external market presence.

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
  • management consulting experience
  • cross-functional product initiative leadership
  • executive-level content creation
  • customer-facing market engagement
  • strategic alignment across departments

Nice-to-have

  • exceptional executive presence
  • ability to drive alignment without authority
  • operate effectively in high-pressure environments
  • curious and courageous collaborator
  • strong empathy and integrity culture
  • flexible work environment
  • startup agility with enterprise scale

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Not specified

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