Director Of Strategic Initiatives, Growth (principal Program Manager)

Workday

Pleasanton, CA, USA
Base: $135,900 usd - $203,900 usd; bonus/equity: e...
Hybrid (50% in-office time required per quarter)
Translate executive vision into market reality
Lead cross-functional product initiatives
Define success metrics and communicate progress
Workday is seeking a Director of Strategic Initiatives for their Growth Organization in Pleasanton, CA. This leadership role focuses on aligning internal strategies with market opportunities, requiring extensive experience in business operations and transformative initiatives within the enterprise SaaS sector

Job Summary

  • The Growth Organization is a dedicated, high-impact team designed to accelerate the company’s success in crucial market segments.
  • You will serve as a vital extension of the SVP’s office, operating with autonomy to solve the company’s most complex growth challenges.
  • 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 a Director of Strategic Initiatives for their Growth Organization in Pleasanton, CA. This leadership role focuses on aligning internal strategies with market opportunities, requiring extensive experience in business operations and transformative initiatives within the enterprise SaaS sector.

Salary

Base: $135,900 USD - $203,900 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan or commission/bonus, annual stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Translate executive vision into market reality
  • Lead cross-functional product initiatives
  • Define success metrics and communicate progress
  • Navigate and influence leaders across departments
  • Create executive-level content for external engagement

Nice-to-have

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

Key Requirements

  • 10-12+ years experience in enterprise SaaS
  • 3+ years leading transformative initiatives
  • 2+ years customer-facing or market-facing roles
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, or related field

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