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Strategy & Business Initiatives Professional

Workday Pleasanton, CA Hybrid senior full-time

Salary

$166,500 USD - $249,700 USD per year

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Description

We're seeking an exceptional professional to join our Strategy & Business Initiatives team, which is responsible for aligning Workday's strategy across the company, delivering high-priority strategic initiatives, and building durable capabilities to support Workday's growth.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Partner with the Executive Committee and functional leaders to develop and implement Workday's strategy and key priorities
  • Lead or contribute to high-priority initiatives from framing through execution
  • Conduct market, competitive, and financial analysis to identify new growth and monetization opportunities
  • Develop executive-ready narratives, frameworks, and presentations for senior leadership and the Board
  • Build strategic capabilities, processes, and tools that scale with Workday's growth

Basic Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of experience in tech strategy, management consulting, strategy consulting, or SaaS
  • 5+ years of experience in prioritizing new vectors of growth and monetization opportunities within the software industry
  • 5+ years of experience in collaboration with a diverse set of functional and business leaders

Other Qualifications:

  • Strong organizational, communication, presentation, and analytical skills
  • Results-oriented mindset, with a record of driving end-to-end projects
  • Problem-solving: ability to define complex challenges and develop solutions
  • Communication skills: ability to develop clear, compelling, executive-level narratives
  • Ability to thrive in a dynamic, results-oriented environment aligned with Workday's culture and values
  • Flexible-hybrid reporting to our Workday offices (50% expectation)

Salary Information: The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. Primary Location: USA.CA.Pleasanton Primary Location Base Pay Range: $166,500 USD - $249,700 USD Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $140,600 USD - $249,700 USD

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