Senior Director, Product Manager

Workday, Inc. (old); United States; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Workday, Inc. (old) is seeking a seasoned product leader to define and drive a multi-year travel and expense strategy within a broader spend portfolio. You will coordinate leaders across product, go-to-market, services, and sales to align strategy with the value proposition and financial outcomes.

The role emphasizes executive judgment, strategic decision-making, and building a high-performing product organization that delivers measurable impact in a flexible hybrid setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience defining strategy for complex software products or platforms.
• At least 10 years leading product management teams.
• At least 8 years building large product organizations, including directors and senior managers.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a multi-year product strategy for travel and expense operations in partnership with finance stakeholders.
• Use quantitative analysis and qualitative input to identify spend patterns and business value.
• Establish a scalable framework for measuring business performance and adoption.
• Align cross-functional leaders on the roadmap and value proposition.
• Lead initiatives from vision through delivery with senior leadership.
• Resolve delivery barriers and escalation risks when needed.

Skills

Product strategy

Team leadership

Executive communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Role overview

Set strategy and lead product management for travel and expense solutions within a broader spend portfolio. The role directs a multi-year roadmap, using customer and operational insight to improve financial outcomes, and coordinates leaders across product, go-to-market, services, and sales to align the solution strategy and value proposition.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a multi-year product strategy for travel and expense operations in partnership with finance stakeholders.
• Use quantitative analysis and qualitative input to identify spend patterns, operational opportunities, and potential business value.
• Establish a scalable framework for measuring business performance, product adoption, and solution effectiveness.
• Align cross-functional leaders on the roadmap and how the offering addresses industry needs.
• Lead initiatives from vision and planning through delivery and measurable impact, working closely with senior leadership.
• Resolve delivery barriers, address complex team issues, and escalation risks when needed.

Requirements

• At least 15 years of product management experience defining strategy for complex software products or platforms.
• At least 10 years managing product management teams and delivering product outcomes.
• At least 8 years leading and developing large product organizations, including directors and senior managers.
• A relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience; a master’s degree is preferred.
• Executive-level judgment, strategic decision-making, and ability to align product direction with business objectives.
• Proven ability to develop product leaders, build trust, communicate a vision, and lead through ambiguity.

Benefits and work setup

The source describes a flexible hybrid approach, with at least half of each quarter spent in an office or with customers, prospects, or partners, depending on the role.