Senior Director

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.

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About the Team

The Enterprise Planning & Performance team acts as the connective tissue linking all functions to work towards a shared set of priorities. We own the cycle of planning, executing, and analyzing company progress, translating high-level strategy into tangible actions and measurable results. We are building this capability in a dynamic environment and to support Workday as a newly minted S&P 500 company for its next phase of growth. We embrace an agile mindset, evangelize a data-driven approach, and have a passion for continuous improvement as we navigate evolving challenges and opportunities.

About the Role

The Senior Director of Enterprise Planning is responsible for driving and developing the company’s operating rhythm and drives annual planning end to end. This role ensures a streamlined annual strategy & planning process across all functions and is responsible to build and evolve a structured system for managing Workday in line with its Strategic Priorities.

• Develop and implement the company’s operating rhythm and routines;

  • Establish regular cadences of meetings, communication channels, and review processes across the company through cross functional collaboration. 

  • Set the sequence of the different operating rhythm components and ensure the right balance of planning, execution, and analysis stepping through every cycle. 

  • Ensure that all stakeholders are aligned and focused on achieving our company priorities.

  • Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement and efficiency. 

• Lead the annual planning process:

  • Build out all required processes, systems, and people aspects to facilitate annual strategy and planning cycle and key initiatives for the upcoming year in partnership with Corporate Strategy and FP&A

  • Translate strategic initiatives into next year’s roadmaps, activities, and major (functional) initiatives.

  • Prioritize cross-functional/enterprise-level initiatives and ensure cross functional commitments.

  • Ensure alignment of functional plans to company priorities across levels of our senior management team. 

About You

• 15+ years of experience in strategic planning and operations management.

• 10+ years experience of standing up new organizations and managing large scale changes cross-functionally effectively.

• Demonstrated experience building and improving processes, systems, and workflows to increase effectiveness, productivity, and efficiency of planning and operating rhythms. 

• Excellent communication and presentation skills and high degree of ability to lead through influence.

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Other qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, or technical field.

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: $270,000 USD - $405,000 USDAdditional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $228,000 USD - $405,000 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.

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