Principal, Executive Communications, Illuminate AI

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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.

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About the Team

Employee & Executive Communications is a team of storytellers and strategic advisors to internal collaborators who engage Workmates across the globe to drive business impact. We actively support executive communications that promote Workday’s exciting growth trajectory, and we're excited to be at the center of driving important change across the company: nurturing our values-driven culture, driving a growth mindset while elevating Workday’s reputation, and building Workday acuity and ambassadorship.

About the Role

Join Workday and be at the forefront of shaping the future of work!

We're seeking a passionate and skilled communicator to join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in amplifying Workday's AI narrative. In this role, you'll partner with key leaders to communicate our innovative agentic AI strategy to a wide range of audiences, including employees, customers, partners, analysts, media, shareholders, and industry influencers.

This is a high-impact role that offers the opportunity to collaborate directly with Workday’s Senior Vice President of Experience and Workday’s Vice President of Illuminate AI Products. We're looking for someone with a strong background in executive communications, a deep understanding of the AI landscape (from generative to agentic), and a knack for crafting technically complex concepts into compelling stories that resonate. If you're excited about the potential of AI to transform the world of work and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with Marketing to develop and deliver impactful executive thought leadership platforms and communications programs that position Workday as the leading AI platform for organizations to manage their people, money, and AI agents.

• Drive the strategic development and execution of executive communications for Workday’s SVP of Experience and Workday’s VP of Illuminate AI Products, in collaboration with Marketing teams (including product marketing, PR, AR, thought leadership, keynote content & corporate narratives, employee communications, and social media).

• Cultivate strong, collaborative partnerships with the SVP and VP, their organizations, and their teams, serving as a trusted communications advisor and strategic business partner.

• Partner directly with the SVP, VP, and other key collaborators to plan, write, edit, and distribute a variety of communications materials, including blogs, video scripts, and keynotes.

• Lead the development of keynotes, providing strategic guidance to leaders on messaging, tone, and delivery.

• Partner with the two leaders and their teams to develop internal messaging and presentations for company updates, key initiatives, industry topics, and more, in collaboration with executive chiefs of staff and executive assistants.

• Collaborate closely with the two leaders to develop external messaging that supports their narratives and engagements, such as media briefings, customer-facing events, speaki