Strategic IT Risk & Compliance Leader

Workday, Inc.; Pleasanton (CA); Hybrid; USD 131,000 - 232,000; Full time

Job summary

Workday, Inc. in Pleasanton, CA is seeking a senior GRC leader to design and implement the BT Risk Management Program, aligning controls with regulatory requirements and industry standards.

You will partner with Security, Audit, Compliance and Engineering to embed risk processes across the organization. You will lead change management, define metrics, and ensure timely remediation of findings while balancing business needs.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in GRC, policies and procedures development.
• 8+ years in internal audits and regulatory compliance.
• 8+ years in risk assessment methodologies and control frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design and formalize BT Risk Management Program roles and framework.
• Enhance BT compliance strategy and controls.
• Collaborate with Architecture, Engineering and Asset Management to ensure data accuracy.
• Lead risk and control analyses with Security, Internal Audit and Compliance.
• Drive remediation actions and metrics to improve risk posture.

Skills

GRC

Internal Audits

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Assessment

Controls & Frameworks

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

ISO 27001

SOC 2

PMP

CISA

Job description

Workday, Inc. in Pleasanton, CA is seeking a senior GRC leader to design and implement the BT Risk Management Program, aligning controls with regulatory requirements and industry standards.

You will partner with Security, Audit, Compliance and Engineering to embed risk processes across the organization. You will lead change management, define metrics, and ensure timely remediation of findings while balancing business needs.