Sr. Director, New Offering Launch Programs

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About the Team

Performs non-technical project/program completion using an internal customer perspective, typically from initiation through completion. Leads or coordinates cross-functional teams in project planning, resourcing, staffing, supply and subcontract management. Ensures project results meet requirements regarding technical quality, reliability, schedule and cost. At higher job levels (above P3) manages a program (multiple projects and lifecycles).

About the Role

The Senior Director, New Offering Launch Programs is responsible for ensuring the successful commercial launch of all new offers and businesses that Workday brings to market. This includes our software products, services subscription products, our partner offerings and new business models including marketplace businesses. They lead a team of NOL Leads who are each responsible for partnering with the Product Owner and all teams involved in commercialization to ensure successful launch. They will partner with the VP, New Offering Launch to ensure our New Offer Launch process, systems and tooling is fit for purpose & continuously improving. 

This role requires exceptionally strong problem solving skills, a strategic mindset balanced with operational rigor, the ability to influence executives and build a culture of excellence and accountability within the team.

About You

Key Qualifications 

• 8 + years experience in similar or adjacent roles 

• 5 + years of  experience independently assessing and formulating operational solutions to bring new business models to market

Other Qualifications 

• Proven ability to develop options and recommendations that balance short and long term tradeoffs, including balance strategic goals, revenue impact, speed to market and investment levels 

• Demonstrated success in roles that require a high degree of strategic & commercial awareness to create impact for the business

• Exceptional problem solving skills, balancing an understanding of strategic and business goals with the ability to formulate pragmatic operational solutions 

• Strong understanding of Workday’s commercialization processes, systems and tooling 

• Ability to thrive in highly x-functional environments

• Strong executive presence & ability to effectively influence senior executives 

• Demonstrated experience building a high performing team culture & effective at managing teams

• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, results-oriented work environment and be aligned to Workday culture and values

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.CA.Pleasanton

 

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