Job Description

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\xe2\x80\x99s why we look after our people, communities and the planet while still being profitable. Feel encouraged to shine, however that manifests: you don\xe2\x80\x99t 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 Field Programs team provides outstanding, thoughtful, and impactful program management and change management for Workday Sales and Field Operations. The work of the team spans across multiple sales priorities such as pipeline creation, deal execution, people development, and more. We are a group of hard-working professionals, with a diverse mix of experience and backgrounds, located across the globe. The team promotes Workday\xe2\x80\x99s core values with a strong dedication to our employees.About the RoleThe Senior Strategic Program Manager will be a critical player on the team, helping to craft strategy and lead initiatives to support the growth of the sales organization. The ideal candidate has a partnership mentality as they collaborate with cross-functional and global teams. We value the candidate who is analytical, and see projects through from development to execution, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. We value creativity and original thinking to identify innovative approaches for programs and priorities across the business.About YouBasic QualificationsBachelor\'s degree in business or related field.8+ years of relevant work experience in consulting, internal strategy, program management, or sales operations.Experience developing strategy and programs to achieve business outcomes and develop successful teams.Experience with data analysis to inform and drive strategic business decisions.Able to present complex business decisions in a structured format.Able to effectively communicate with senior leaders on decisions that impact their teams.Consultative approach and strong communication skills to engage with key stakeholders at senior executive levels.Able to nurture collaboration and facilitate discussions among cross-functional teams to drive progress on a variety of projects and programs.Strong proficiency with PowerPoint and Excel.Other QualificationsExperience in business application software and SaaS.High emotional intelligence and ability to bring point of view forward in a nuanced way to influence.Practical, hands-on approach and a \xe2\x80\x9cmake it happen\xe2\x80\x9d demeanor.Adaptable and able to shift gears comfortably as business needs evolve.Solid understanding of sales strategy and operations.Able to learn in a face-paced environment.An enthusiastic team player with a positive mindset.\xe2\x80\x8bOur Approach to Flexible WorkWith Flex Work, we\xe2\x80\x99re 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.Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at Workday about our Employee Referral process!

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