Senior Director, HCM & WFM Software Engineering

Workday; United States; On-site; USD 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Workday is seeking a seasoned HCM Engineering leader to shape the roadmap for Workday HCM and drive delivery across multiple teams. You will guide a high-performing engineering organization, partnering with product management, platform teams, and customer support to ensure strategic alignment and timely outcomes.

In this role, you will champion the product vision, grow your teams, and maintain strong customer and partner relationships while staying ahead of trends and best practices in human

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience leading and developing large software development engineering organizations, including managing Directors and Senior Managers
• 10+ years of experience managing software development engineering teams, building high-performing teams, and driving software development outcomes
• 15+ years of experience in software development engineering, defining and implementing technical strategies for complex software products and platforms
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline; Master's degree preferred, or equivalent practical experience

Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate a strategic roadmap for HCM Engineering, aligned with business goals and the broader HCM product vision
• Lead and grow an organization of high-performing engineering teams responsible for delivering and supporting Workday HCM.
• Collaborate with product management, Agent Factory, platform and customer support teams to define product requirements and ensure timely, high-quality delivery of features and enhancements
• Champion the product vision and partner with product management and other key teams to deliver on product goals
• Coordinate delivery across multiple teams, providing estimates and assessments for proposed development efforts and ensuring on-time, high-quality outcomes
• Build and maintain relationships with customers, partners, and industry experts to stay informed about the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in HCM.
• Grow and develop your teams - supporting workmates in building their careers, leveraging their strengths, and achieving their aspirations

Skills

Engineering leadership

Global team leadership

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

People management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Workday is seeking a seasoned HCM Engineering leader to shape the roadmap for Workday HCM and drive delivery across multiple teams. You will guide a high-performing engineering organization, partnering with product management, platform teams, and customer support to ensure strategic alignment and timely outcomes.

In this role, you will champion the product vision, grow your teams, and maintain strong customer and partner relationships while staying ahead of trends and best practices in human