Strategic Operations Leader

Workday; United States; Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 311,000; Full time

Job summary

Workday seeks a Director of Strategy and Operations for the Data Cloud unit in Pleasanton, combining strategic leadership with hands-on operational cadence. You will bridge product strategy and market execution, enabling swift executive decisions and driving organizational clarity.

Lead OKRs, coordinate cross-functional interlocks with Product, Sales, Marketing, and Partnerships, and act as a trusted advisor to the SVP & GM while guiding critical strategic initiatives across a high-growth

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in business operations, strategy, consulting, product management, technology, or equivalent.
• BA/BS or equivalent degree in Business, Computer Science, or related field.
• Deep experience in an enterprise SaaS environment.

Responsibilities

• Own the day-to-day operational cadence of the Data Cloud unit, including leadership meetings and reviews.
• Drive OKRs across the organization, ensuring alignment with corporate goals.
• Translate strategy into rigorous execution and enable executive decision-making.

Skills

Strategy & Ops

Cross-functional leadership

Enterprise SaaS

Education

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS)

Job description

Workday seeks a Director of Strategy and Operations for the Data Cloud unit in Pleasanton, combining strategic leadership with hands-on operational cadence. You will bridge product strategy and market execution, enabling swift executive decisions and driving organizational clarity.

Lead OKRs, coordinate cross-functional interlocks with Product, Sales, Marketing, and Partnerships, and act as a trusted advisor to the SVP & GM while guiding critical strategic initiatives across a high-growth