Senior Director, Software Development Application - HCM & WFM Development

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

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.

How do you know you've found the right place to work? At Workday, we live our core values every day: Employees, Customer Service, Innovation, Integrity and Fun. We work hard, and we're serious about what we do. But we like to have fun, too. We put people first, celebrate diversity, drive innovation, and do good in the communities where we live and work. We help the world's largest organizations adapt to what's next by bringing finance, HR, and planning into a single enterprise cloud.

The mission for HCM is to reinvent how workers, managers and administrators interact with Workday. We are turning Workday's unmatched global data footprint into a living intelligence layer. HCM is the heartbeat of Workday with revenue in excess of $3B and over 6,000 customers.

• Transparency, for the candidate who can see accurate pay ranges when they're looking for new opportunities.
• Engagement, for the employee who wants to interact with a holistic rewards experience.
• Insight, for the manager looking to make fair and informed comp decisions.
• Flexibility, for the business leader who's keeping pace with changing world

Come be a part of this transformation of HCM and help shape the future of Workday!

About the Role

• 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

Basic 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

Other Qualifications

• Mastery of Decision Making in the context of leading global engineering organizations - you evaluate complex, high-impact options with clarity, balancing risk assessment and long-term technical strategy to drive sound organizational decisions
• Recognized expertise in Engineering Leadership , with the ability to provide visionary direction and inspire innovation across a large enginee