Director of Strategic Initiatives

2 months ago

Boulder, Colorado, United States Workday Full time

Your work days are brighter here.

At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the enterprise software market. And when we began to rise, one thing that really set us apart was our culture. A culture which was driven by our value of putting our people first. And ever since, the happiness, development, and contribution of every Workmate is central to who we are. Our Workmates believe a healthy employee-centric, collaborative culture is the essential mix of ingredients for success in business. That's why we look after our people, communities and the planet while still being profitable. Feel encouraged to shine, however that manifests: you don't need to hide who you are. You can feel the energy and the passion, it's what makes us unique. Inspired to make a brighter work day for all and transform with us to the next stage of our growth journey? Bring your brightest version of you and have a brighter work day here.

About the Team

At Workday, we help the world's largest organizations adapt to what's next by bringing finance, HR, and planning into a single enterprise cloud. We work hard, and we're serious about what we do. But we like to have fun, too. We put people first, celebrate diversity, drive innovation, and do good in the communities where we live and work.

About the Role

The Director of Strategic Initiatives leads business processes for the pillar, handles key projects, ensures communication to key collaborators and within pillar organization, and runs cross-functional operational programs. They will drive business effectiveness and efficiencies across the product pillar and will work closely with other Directors of Strategic Initiatives and the Product Business Operations team to share standard processes. We are looking for someone who is passionate about driving continuous improvement and thrives in an employee-first, customer-centric culture.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a successful, innovative and fun team that loves building the next generation of Workforce and Payroll experiences for our customers.

In this role, you will:

  • Drive Pillar Communication: Develop key internal and external pillar communication strategies, ensure alignment with employee communications, and coordinate town halls/planning events/etc. as applicable. Build trust with collaborators through transparency and collaboration.
  • Own the Operational Life Cycle: Manage and support all pillar business and operational reviews and ensure they drive business trajectory and performance. These include (among others): OKRs, plan-execute-analyze cycle, partnership with GTM and stakeholder teams, employee recognition programs, and operational work streams with People & Purpose and Finance.
  • Be a Talent Data Evangelist: Curate the overall narrative for all business-related metrics: regularly review key metrics to understand data trends and provide key insights to drive operational excellence throughout the pillar.
  • Lead Key Programs: Identify and support strategic programs and orchestrate the execution of associated projects for the Pillar. These could include (but are not limited to): change management, new process adoption, operational efficiencies, GM Analyst briefings preparation, external events preparation, strategy presentations.

About You

We are looking for someone who can:

  • Build strong connections across Products, Tools, Services, Sales, etc.
  • Communicate clearly and be comfortable influencing others and leading team members
  • Think about problems from different perspectives and can use data from multiple sources to make informed decisions
  • Balance strategic outcomes with the details and operational metrics to achieve them
  • Proactively identify challenges and opportunities, take initiative to inspire change, and see through execution
  • Articulate a point of view on their pillar's performance based on business literacy and foresight
  • Embrace new situations and exhibit high learning agility
  • Embody the agile philosophy, with a test and learn mentality and an iterative way of working to improve the team's operations

Basic Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of experience in program management, product development, strategy & business, or similar work
  • Bachelor's degree required

Other Qualifications:

  • You possess excellent communication and organizational skills
  • You are comfortable influencing others, empowering teams, and managing stakeholders


Workday Pay Transparency Statement

The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate's compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday's comprehensive benefits, please click here.

Primary Location: USA.CA.PleasantonPrimary Location Base Pay Range: $164,000 USD - $246,000 USDAdditional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $132,600 USD - $246,000 USD



Our Approach to Flexible Work

With Flex Work, we're combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.

Pursuant to applicable Fair Chance law, Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

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