Strategy & Business Initiatives Professional

Workday · Pleasanton, CA · $198,000 USD - $297,000 USD · hybrid We are looking for an exceptional professional to join the small team responsible for working directly with C-level leaders and Executive Committee members to shape and advance the company's most critical priorities. 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: 7+ years of experience in tech strategy, strategy consulting, or SaaS (or a combination of these) Strategic thinking: ability to identify, evaluate, and prioritize new vectors of growth and monetization opportunities within the software industry, and develop pragmatic strategies to capture them Cross-functional collaboration: ability to work with a diverse set of functional and business leaders, establish credibility at the executive level, and drive decisions forward; builds and maintains strong relationships with key stakeholders Problem-solving: ability to define complex challenges, create structured approaches to solving them, and collaborate effectively to develop solutions Communication skills: ability to develop clear, compelling, executive-level narratives and deliver tailored messages grounded in rapport and credibility across the organization Ability to thrive in a dynamic, results-oriented environment aligned with Workday's culture and values Preferred Qualifications: Proven experience working in tech strategy Background in Management Consulting preferred Strong organizational, communication, presentation, and analytical skills Results-oriented mindset, with a record of driving end-to-end projects with complete, accurate, and timely delivery of analyses and project objectives 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. Primary Location: USA.CA.Pleasanton Primary Location Base Pay Range: $198,000 USD - $297,000 USD Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $167,200 USD - $297,000 USD