Manager, Workplace Americas Operations

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.

About the Team

The Global Real Estate & Workplace team creates and continuously improves Workday’s productive and safe office environments while supporting our core values and distinction as a great place to work. With this critical contribution to the company in mind, we partner with other Workday departments such as People & Purpose, Business Technology, and Finance to ensure that we are successful in delivering on this goal. We handle every aspect of workplace operations, building facilities and maintenance, as well as partnering on space analysis and projects. We focus on the employee experience, and control operating and capital expenses.

About the Role

Workday is looking for a versatile Manager of Americas Operations to join our team. This full-time position is based out of our Atlanta office. This position plays a critical role as a member of the RE&W team and will report to our Sr. Manager, Americas Operations. We are looking for someone experienced, flexible, reliable, outgoing, and professional, with a positive work attitude. This position is an integral part of the REW leadership team that establishes and preserves excellent working relationships with office Site Leaders. What makes this an exciting opportunity is that you will join the worldwide industry leader in all things Financial, HR and planning systems, and with that you will have the opportunity to develop and implement industry leading solutions for how employees collaborate, ideate and build their careers in times of constant change.

As a Manager of Americas Operations you will work closely with all departments to ensure we are working towards our company standards, while maintaining our Workday culture and making the employees’ experience a positive one. Our goal is to provide offices around the globe that are wonderfully productive environments to the Workday team and our guests! This position interacts with all levels of management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day to day facility operations of the Atlanta office

• Manage the Workplace team in our growing Atlanta office including hiring and professional development of the team

• Partner with the other Workplace Operations senior management team members and vendor partners to ensure standards are consistent and to align on processes and responsibilities amongst the team

• Ensure all aspects of employee engagement is focused on creating a great work environment that draws workmates into the office

• Responsible for coverage when anyone from the Workplace team is out of the office for an extended period of time or a need arises (e.g. large special event, move-in assistance)

• Oversee and assist with monthly budget tracking and accruals; assist with purchase order requisitions

• Support space planning and utilization to the Occupancy Planning team

• Work closely with project teams during construction and/or BT projects to assist with operational feedback, communications and liaison to coordinator/office stakeholders

• Oversee and assist the team to ensure the office is running smoothly, efficiently and at a high service level

• Ensure all service requests are effectively and expeditiously handled

• Help implement workplace programs that foster a positive employee experience

• Build strong internal relationships within Workday - RE&W teams, office Site Leaders, BT department, Employee Life, etc. Collaborating with these groups is imperative to the successful support of the entire Workday community

• Maintain and build relationships with vendors and contractors

• Work closely with property managers to ensure that the service to leased buildings is in keeping with Workday standards and