Director Of Strategic Initiatives, Growth (principal Program Manager)

Workday

Pleasanton, CA, USA
Base: $135,900 usd - $203,900 usd; bonus/equity: r...
Flex work (at least 50% of time in-office or field each quarter)
Enterprise saas sector experience
Leading large-scale transformative initiatives
Executive-level content creation
Workday is seeking a Director of Strategic Initiatives for its Growth Organization, a role that requires a seasoned professional with extensive experience in business operations and corporate strategy, particularly within the enterprise SaaS sector. The position involves collaborating with senior executives to translate strategic goals into actionable initiatives, with a strong emphasis on external engagement and narrative development

Job Summary

  • The Growth Organization is a dedicated, high-impact team designed to accelerate the company’s success in crucial, must-win 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 and translate executive vision into market reality.
  • 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 its Growth Organization, a role that requires a seasoned professional with extensive experience in business operations and corporate strategy, particularly within the enterprise SaaS sector. The position involves collaborating with senior executives to translate strategic goals into actionable initiatives, with a strong emphasis on external engagement and narrative development.

Salary

Base: $135,900 USD - $203,900 USD; Bonus/Equity: role may be eligible for bonus/commission/stock grants; Benefits: comprehensive benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • enterprise SaaS sector experience
  • leading large-scale transformative initiatives
  • executive-level content creation
  • cross-functional product initiatives
  • market data translation

Nice-to-have

  • sun-drenched optimism and drive
  • curious minds and courageous collaborators
  • empathy and shared enthusiasm
  • agility of a startup

Key Requirements

  • 10-12+ years experience in business operations, corporate strategy, or management consulting
  • 3+ years experience leading large-scale, transformative initiatives
  • 2+ years customer-facing or market-facing roles
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, or related field; MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred

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