IT Risk & GRC Leader: Governance & Security

Workday; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 154,000 - 274,000; Full time

Job summary

Workday in Pleasanton, CA, is seeking a senior GRC leader to drive governance, risk, and compliance across Security, Cloud Operations, IT, Development, and Compliance. You will assess security gaps, communicate impacts to executives, and drive remediation timelines to ensure regulatory alignment.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, audit program leadership, and enterprise-wide cybersecurity governance, with a focus on risk-based decision making and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 12+ years experience in GRC, leading GRC initiatives and developing GRC frameworks.
• 12+ years of experience supporting organizational compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• 12+ years of experience in GRC platforms, risk management tools, and regulatory reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Program Development and Implementation: Collaborate cross-functionally to design, develop, and launch initiatives for governance, risk, and compliance awareness across the organization.

Skills

GRC leadership

Regulatory compliance

Cybersecurity governance

Stakeholder management

Audit strategy

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

GRC platforms

Regulatory reporting tools

Job description

Workday in Pleasanton, CA, is seeking a senior GRC leader to drive governance, risk, and compliance across Security, Cloud Operations, IT, Development, and Compliance. You will assess security gaps, communicate impacts to executives, and drive remediation timelines to ensure regulatory alignment.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, audit program leadership, and enterprise-wide cybersecurity governance, with a focus on risk-based decision making and continuous improvement.