Your work days are brighter here. At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the enterprise software market. And when we began to rise, one thing that really set us apart was our culture. A culture which was driven by our value of putting our people first. And ever since, the happiness, development, and contribution of every Workmate is central to who we are. Our Workmates believe a healthy employee-centric, collaborative culture is the essential mix of ingredients for success in business. That’s why we look after our people, communities and the planet while still being profitable. Feel encouraged to shine, however that manifests: you don’t need to hide who you are. You can feel the energy and the passion, it's what makes us unique. Inspired to make a brighter work day for all and transform with us to the next stage of our growth journey? Bring your brightest version of you and have a brighter work day here. At Workday, we value our candidates’ privacy and data security. Workday will never ask candidates to apply to jobs through websites that are not Workday Careers. Please be aware of sites that may ask for you to input your data in connection with a job posting that appears to be from Workday but is not. In addition, Workday will never ask candidates to pay a recruiting fee, or pay for consulting or coaching services, in order to apply for a job at Workday. About the Team The Growth Strategy Team (GST) is organized to directly support the SVP of Growth and the Executive Committee at Workday in exploring and organizing to gain key growth markets across the enterprise software market. GST is an intentionally small team of extraordinary individuals who can evaluate opportunities, work cross functionally with senior leaders, and engage with customers and partners to optimize Workday’s approach to key growth markets. With expertise in go-to-market strategy, financial markets, operations and services, and user experience, the individuals in GST build a comprehensive perspective on how to optimize Workday for short, medium, and long term growth. The team is responsible to run cross-functional projects to accelerate growth, the operational cadence for incubation units within the Growth team, and for coordinating a semi-annual growth strategy review alongside the Corporate Strategy and Corporate Development teams. Success will be seen in re-accelerating Workday to over 25% year over year growth at the corporate level. About the Role The Sr. Director of Growth Experience is responsible for user experience, user research, and prototyping in the pursuit of opportunities to unlock growth at Workday. This leader will be expected to help identify points of friction and unlock opportunities to accelerate progress for key initiatives. Projects will include engagements with incubation units, collaborations with teams from across the business, and user studies within new segments (industries, geographies, and market categories) in order to drive ever growing addressable market for Workday. The Sr. Director of Growth Experience must have expertise in the enterprise software industry with a strong understanding of product development as well as sales and support processes. This role will require deep levels of cross functional teamwork and engagement across a highly matrixed organization. The output of design research studies and sprints will be regularly reviewed by the President of Product & Technology, the Chief Technology Officer, and relevant Executive Committee members at Workday. The role requires an entrepreneurial mentality, focusing personal efforts on aligning vision with opportunities to achieve maximum momentum, coherence, and impact. A successful person in this role must expertly navigate organizational constraints—be they political, philosophical, or technical—to ensure their vision is realized. Their work culminates in projects that become new strategic advantages for Workday. About You Basic Qualifications 10-15+ years demonstrated ability with UX research, prototyping, and software design 10-15+ years experience in enterprise software (core HR, Talent, Travel and Expense, Finance, and Analytics) Other Qualifications Expertise in new product development and launches Strong understanding of sales and support processes Experience employing quantitative and qualitative research in product design Leadership in cross functional partnership and ability to influence decisions Advanced Design Expertise: Deep understanding of design principles, software, and various media (print, digital, UX/UI). Outstanding Communication: Clearly articulates design intentions and decisions to various audiences. Project Management: Optimally leads project timelines, budgets, and resources. Critical Thinking: Ability to see the big picture and connect design to business goals. 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.VA.McLean (Tyson's Corner) Primary Location Base Pay Range: $211,700 USD - $317,500 USD Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $191,500 USD - $340,800 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. Pursuant to applicable Fair Chance law, Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at Workday about our Employee Referral process! Join our talent community and receive the latest Workday news, content, and be first in line for new job opportunities. Join our Talent Community! Please visit this benefits site! Please visit the Contractor Positions at Workday page 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. At Workday, our employees have always been our number one Core Value. We understand that everyone has unique experiences and perspectives which is why our mission is to create a safe space where all people and ideas are welcomed. Our commitment to value inclusion, belonging, and equity (VIBE™) and creating a brighter workday for all is the cornerstone of all we do. Join us! Workday is a leading provider of enterprise cloud applications for finance and human resources. Founded in 2005, Workday delivers financial management, human capital management, and analytics applications designed for the world's largest companies, educational institutions, and government agencies. Organizations ranging from medium-sized businesses to Fortune 50 enterprises have selected Workday. Workday is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Workday are considered without regards to age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Further, pursuant to applicable local ordinances, Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us. You may view the Workday's Pay Transparency Policy, and Know Your Rights Notice, by clicking on their corresponding links. Workday is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, disabled veterans, and others during our application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability or for religious reasons, contact us at accommodations@workday.com. At Workday, we value our candidates’ privacy and data security. Workday will never ask candidates to apply to jobs through websites that are not Workday Careers. Please be aware of sites that may ask for you to input your data in connection with a job posting that appears to be from Workday but is not. In addition, Workday will never ask candidates to pay a recruiting fee, or pay for consulting or coaching services, in order to apply for a job at Workday.
