Sr Principal, Product Strategist

HR Tech Job; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 218,000 - 348,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Job summary

Workday seeks a Senior Principal, Product Strategist to partner across the organization, defining the Platform's product strategy and guiding investments and corporate development decisions. Reports to the VP of Platform Strategy and Operations.

You will collaborate with Platform leadership to shape strategic initiatives, engage with engineers on architecture, and drive prioritized outcomes that align with Workday's long-term goals.

Qualifications

• Fifteen or more years of experience in product strategy or leadership within an enterprise platform.
• Proven ability to define and execute multi-year enterprise platform strategies at global scale.
• Experience evaluating and executing M&A and managing strategic partnerships to support growth.
• Strong technical fluency and ability to engage with engineering on platform architecture.

Responsibilities

• Define, evangelize and maintain a unified product strategy for the Platform Organization.
• Identify and assess new market, customer and business opportunities for strategic decisions.
• Lead product workstreams for M&A from initial assessment through integration.
• Advise Platform leadership on product vision and investment priorities.
• Align roadmaps with Platform Organization objectives and operating model.
• Collaborate with Finance to monitor investment principles and success metrics.
• Represent Platform in cross-functional forums to align with Workday's strategy.

Skills

Strategic advisor

Cross-functional leadership

Data analytics

Communication

Technical fluency

Relationship building

Executive influence

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

The Office of the CTO serves as a strategic and operational partner to the Chief Technology Officer, enabling the simultaneous leadership of a global technical organization and active governance of the Workday enterprise. Operating across three pillars—Platform, Enterprise and Market, and Strategic Initiatives—the team drives alignment and execution across the Platform Organization and with cross-functional stakeholders. By institutionalizing support for operational excellence, strategic initiatives, and market influence, the office maximizes the CTO’s leverage and accelerates enterprise-wide impact.

About the Role

The Senior Principal, Product Strategist will partner across Workday to define the Platform Organization’s product strategy and guide product investment and corporate development decisions in support of that strategy. This role reports to the Vice President, Platform Strategy and Operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner across Workday to define, evangelize and maintain a unified product strategy for the Platform Organization
• Identify and assess new market, customer and business opportunities to inform strategic decision-making
• Support the evaluation of partnerships and corporate development opportunities, including leading product workstreams for M&A from initial strategic assessment and diligence through post-close integration
• Serve as a trusted advisor to Platform leadership on product vision, investment priorities and emerging trends
• Contribute to strategic and financial planning, ensuring product roadmaps are aligned to the Platform Organization’s objectives and operating model

• Partner with Platform leadership, Finance and other stakeholders to define and monitor investment principles and success metrics, ensuring resources are aligned with strategic priorities and business impact
• Represent the Platform organization in strategic cross-functional forums to ensure alignment with Workday’s overall strategy and priorities

About You

Basic Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in product strategy, product management or engineering leadership within an enterprise product or platform organization
• Demonstrated experience defining and executing multi-year enterprise product or platform strategies at global scale
• Experience evaluating and executing M&A and managing strategic partnerships to support growth
• Strong technical fluency, with the ability to engage deeply with engineering teams on platform architecture and connect technical decisions to product strategy and investment priorities

Other Qualifications

• Proven strategic advisor and trusted partner to senior executives
• Ability to build strong relationships, influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization
• High business acumen and a passion for using data and analytics to drive product and business performance
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for a global audience
• Experience bringing new product offerings to market, including defining pricing, packaging and
• go-to-market strategies
• Track record of mentoring, coaching and developing product management talent
• Experience driving both strategic and technical initiatives from inception to measurable outcomes
• Intellectual curiosity, adaptability and a deep understanding of how business strategy and technical execution intersect

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.WA.Seattle

Primary Location Base Pay Range: $218,400 USD - $327,600 USD

Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $197,600 USD - $348,000 USD

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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