Sr. Director Product Management - Leader Enablement & Coaching

Workday; California; Hybrid; USD 244,000 - 365,000; Full time

Job summary

Workday is seeking a Product Leader for Leader Enablement & Coaching products, shaping strategy, defining the roadmap, and driving execution to unlock leader potential and connect coaching with performance management. Based in Pleasanton, CA, with consideration for other US locations, this role leads a high-impact team in a fast-evolving AI-powered SaaS environment.

You will collaborate across teams, advocate for customers, and evangelize the product within Workday and externally, balancing

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of corporate Talent Optimization domain or HCM.
• Experience building AI and SaaS solutions.
• Excellent understanding of Talent Development and Leadership principles and experience in building and developing high-performing product teams.
• Demonstrated commercial responsibility, including managing product P&L and driving revenue growth.
• Passion for building great products and solving complex customer and business problems.
• Ability to think big picture but is not afraid to roll up their sleeves.
• Ability to rigorously analyze, prioritize, and negotiate to deliver enhancements.
• Strong understanding of Product Strategies and the ability to develop and execute product roadmaps and market approaches for a product area.
• Strong Decision Making skills in complex product and strategic matters, balancing various factors and communicating effectively to leadership and teams.
• Test and learn mentality and an iterative way of working to improve your team’s products.
• Demonstrated understanding of Business Mindset and the ability to align product strategy with the company's overall business strategy and financial objectives at a departmental level.
• Ability to effectively Manage Ambiguity in product development and market dynamics, guiding multiple teams through uncertainty and change.
• Communicate clearly and be comfortable influencing others, leading teams and managing key relationship
• Demonstrated ability to inspire and grow others.

Responsibilities

• Empower others: Foster the growth of an inclusive, high-performing team and promote a culture that encourages individual decision-making and innovation.
• Own the Product Lifecycle: Influence and drive vision for the Leader Enablement products using domain expertise, internal and external best practices, market research, Workday’s company strategy, and customer insight. Transform strategy into roadmap and drive design and capability delivery on highest impact areas for customers to execute on their talent optimization strategies. Work with Engineering to manage the release process and tightly integrate and balance functionality and feasibility.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Collaborate with internal cross-functional product partners to deliver persona focused solutions that transform the performance and talent lifecycle.
• Be a customer advocate: Foster innovation in the customer experience by combining functional and operational knowledge in the Leader Enablement domains. Engage customers and users to determine business requirements, technical considerations and strategic objectives, as well as provide recommendations based on your industry and product experience.
• Be a product evangelist: Collaborate and communicate across the Workday eco-system including Sales, Marketing, Services and other Product teams to promote your products both internally and externally as well as ensure a cohesive message. Build trust through transparency and collaboration.

Skills

Product leadership

AI & SaaS

Talent optimization

Roadmap planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Customer advocacy

Strategic thinking

Business mindset

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or CS

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.

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

At Workday, we help the world’s largest organizations adapt to what’s next by bringing finance, HR, and planning into a single enterprise cloud. 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.

About The Role

This role has Product leadership responsibility for Leader Enablement & Coaching products, which includes influencing the strategy, defining the roadmap, and planning and driving its execution. We are looking for someone who is passionate about building transformative experiences that help businesses unlock leader potential, elevate manager capability, and seamlessly connect coaching with continuous performance management.

In this role, you will:

• Empower others: Foster the growth of an inclusive, high-performing team and promote a culture that encourages individual decision-making and innovation.
• Own the Product Lifecycle: Influence and drive vision for the Leader Enablement products using domain expertise, internal and external best practices, market research, Workday’s company strategy, and customer insight. Transform strategy into roadmap and drive design and capability delivery on highest impact areas for customers to execute on their talent optimization strategies. Work with Engineering to manage the release process and tightly integrate and balance functionality and feasibility.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Collaborate with internal cross-functional product partners to deliver persona focused solutions that transform the performance and talent lifecycle.
• Be a customer advocate: Foster innovation in the customer experience by combining functional and operational knowledge in the Leader Enablement domains. Engage customers and users to determine business requirements, technical considerations and strategic objectives, as well as provide recommendations based on your industry and product experience.
• Be a product evangelist: Collaborate and communicate across the Workday eco-system including Sales, Marketing, Services and other Product teams to promote your products both internally and externally as well as ensure a cohesive message. Build trust through transparency and collaboration.

This position is based in our Pleasanton, CA headquarters; other US locations will be considered.

About You

Basic Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of corporate Talent Optimization domain or HCM
• Experience building AI and SaaS solutions
• Excellent understanding of Talent Development and Leadership principles and experience in building and developing high-performing product teams.
• Demonstrated commercial responsibility, including managing product P&L and driving revenue growth
• Passion for building great products and solving complex customer and business problems
• Ability to think big picture but is not afraid to roll up their sleeves
• Ability to rigorously analyze, prioritize, and negotiate to deliver enhancements
• Strong understanding of Product Strategies and the ability to develop and execute product roadmaps and market approaches for a product area.
• Strong Decision Making skills in complex product and strategic matters, balancing various factors and communicating effectively to leadership and teams.
• Test and learn mentality and an iterative way of working to improve your team’s products
• Demonstrated understanding of Business Mindset and the ability to align product strategy with the company's overall business strategy and financial objectives at a departmental level.
• Ability to effectively Manage Ambiguity in product development and market dynamics, guiding multiple teams through uncertainty and change
• Communicate clearly and be comfortable influencing others, leading teams and managing key relationship
• Demonstrated ability to inspire and grow others

Preferred Qualifications

• 8+ years experience leading and developing large product management organizations, including managing Directors and Senior Managers.
• 10+ years experience managing product management teams, building high-performing teams and driving product outcomes.
• 15+ years experience in product management, defining and executing product strategies for complex software products or platforms.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline such as Business, Computer Science, or a related discipline; a Master's degree preferred or equivalent practical experience
• Experience with Workday is highly desired
• Experience supporting global teams in different time zones

Workday Pay Transparency Statement

The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits, please click here. Primary Location: USA.CA.Home Office Primary Location Base Pay Range: $243,600 USD - $365,400 USD Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $220,400 USD - $408,000 USD Additional Considerations: If performed in Colorado, the pay range for this job is $232,000 - $348,000 USD based on min and max pay range for that role if performed in CO. The application deadline for this role is the same as the posting end date stated as below: 01/01/2027

Our Approach to Flexible Work

With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.

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