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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

Workday is seeking a dynamic and accomplished Vice President, General Manager (VP, GM) to lead our Workday Go business and spearhead our corporate growth strategy initiatives. This is a critical leadership role responsible for driving significant business acceleration by owning the strategy, innovation, and execution globally. The ideal candidate is a strategic leader with a proven track record of working in a highly matrixed role working across functional areas and driving cohesion around a strategy. Additionally, deep expertise in the enterprise software space, and the ability to navigate complex, cross-functional organizations.

About the Role

• Business Leadership & Strategy: Develop and own the comprehensive strategy for the Medium Enterprise business, including defining the long-term vision, growth plan, and key performance indicators (KPIs). You will have full ownership and accountability for the business unit's success, driving growth through strategic innovation across the entire value chain.

• Product Innovation: Define and manage the product vision, roadmap, and pricing/packaging strategies specifically for the Medium Enterprise market. You will leverage a deep understanding of market needs, user empathy, and data-driven insights to guide product development and ensure the product suite meets the unique requirements of this customer segment.

• Go-to-Market (GTM) Acceleration: Partner closely with the Chief Commercial Officer and other commercial leaders to design and implement innovative and effective go-to-market strategies. You will be responsible for driving adoption of the Workday product suite by identifying new channels, partnerships, and sales motions.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Lead and manage complex, high-impact projects across a matrixed organization, collaborating with senior leaders in product, engineering, sales, marketing, and corporate strategy. Your ability to influence and align diverse teams is crucial for success.

• Growth Strategy Initiatives: As a key member of the Growth Strategy Team, you will support the SVP of Growth and the Executive Committee by evaluating new market opportunities, leading strategic projects, and coordinating the operational cadence for incubation units. You will play a direct role in Workday's mission to re-accelerate to over 25% year-over-year corporate growth.

• Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilize advanced analytical capabilities to leverage data, competitive intelligence, and market research to make complex trade-off decisions and inform business strategy.

About You

• General Management: 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in the enterprise software industry, with a minimum of 5 years in a general management or P&L-owning role.

• Product Expertise: Deep expertise in enterprise software, specifically with a strong understanding of ERP and Human Capital Management (HCM) product management, analytics, and/or Travel & Expense (T&E) software.

• Strategic & Analytical Acumen: Demonstrated history of building and executing a comprehensive business strategy. Must possess strong analytical skills and the ability to leverage data to drive business decisions.

• Commercial Leadership: Proven experience partnering with commercial leaders to drive significant growth. Experience with business model innovation, pricing, packaging, and go-to-market strategies is a must.

• Leadership & Influence: Exceptional ability to lead complex projects across a large, matrixed organization. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required to influence senior leaders and align diverse teams toward a common goal.

• Global Acumen: Experience working across different time zones and cultures, demonstrating an understanding of global business practices and a high degree of cultural awareness.

• User Empathy: Expertise in user experience (UX) and market research with a passion for understanding customer needs and translating them into product and business strategy.

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.Pleasanton

 

Primary Location Base Pay Range: $284,000 USD - $426,000 USD

 

Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $284,000 USD - $426,000 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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