Manager, Strategy & Business Initiatives

Workday, Inc. (old); United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Workday seeks an exceptional strategy professional to join the Strategy & Business Initiatives team, working directly with C-level leaders and the Executive Committee to shape and advance company priorities. You will partner with functional leaders to align strategy with objectives, drive cross-functional execution, and deliver executive-ready narratives for major growth initiatives.

This highly visible role requires strong problem-solving, communication, and analytical skills, with a track

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in tech strategy, management consulting, strategy consulting, or SaaS (or a combination of these).
• 5+ years of experience in prioritizing new vectors of growth and monetization opportunities within the software industry, and develop pragmatic strategies to capture them
• 5+ years of experience in collaboration 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

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

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Your work days are brighter here. We're obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we're shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, you'll feel it. Not just in the products we build, but in how we show up for each other. Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm. We're in this together, tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care. We look for curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring sun-drenched optimism and drive. Whether you're building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you'll do meaningful work with Workmates who've got your back. In return, we'll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul. So, if you want to inspire a brighter work day for everyone, including yourself, you've found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too.

About the Team

Your work days are brighter here. We're obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we're shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, you'll feel it. Not just in the products we build, but in how we show up for each other. Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm. We're in this together, tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care. We look for curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring sun-drenched optimism and drive. Whether you're building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you'll do meaningful work with Workmates who've got your back. In return, we'll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul. So, if you want to inspire a brighter work day for everyone, including yourself, you've found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too. Workday's Strategy & Business Initiatives team is responsible for aligning Workday's strategy across the company, delivering high-priority strategic initiatives, and building durable capabilities to support Workday's growth. We partner closely with the Executive Committee and functional leaders across Workday to pursue healthy long-term growth for Workday and our customers.

About the Role

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. You will partner closely with functional leaders to drive alignment and ensure our strategy and approach enable key business objectives. This is a highly visible role with extensive cross-functional interaction, ideal for someone with strong problem-solving and communication skills and a track record of working collaboratively with key stakeholders to operationalize innovative solutions within the rapidly evolving software industry.

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

About You

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in tech strategy, management consulting, strategy consulting, or SaaS (or a combination of these)
• 5+ years of experience in prioritizing new vectors of growth and monetization opportunities within the software industry, and develop pragmatic strategies to capture them
• 5+ years of experience in collaboration 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

Other Qualifications:

• 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
• 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 r