Workday · 2 weeks ago
Enterprise Operations, Senior Program Manager
Pleasanton, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$132K/yr - $198K/yr
8+ years expWorkday is a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents. They are seeking an experienced leader to support their Enterprise Operations, responsible for executing and improving integrated systems and processes that enhance corporate strategy and decision-making.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareHuman ResourcesSaaSSoftware
Responsibilities
Operating Rhythm: Execute and drive meeting governance and preparation for key Executive Committee meetings in partnership with the Enterprise Operations Director
Action & Outcome Accountability: Facilitate, document and drive timely follow-through of Executive Committee decisions and actions, ensuring clarity on ownership and deadlines
Strategic Alignment: Design and manage the central Executive Decision Log, explicitly mapping critical decisions back to SGOs to maintain company wide alignment
Process Excellence: Drive consistency, standardization and continuous improvement across all executive reporting, processes, and governance frameworks
Artifacts & Knowledge Hub: Maintain and curate the company’s core ecosystem of strategic artifacts related to the overarching Executive Committee Operating Rhythm. Ensure they are current, accessible and the single source of truth
Stakeholder Communication Strategy: Proactive communication strategy that ensures relevant stakeholders are informed of Executive Committee meeting outcomes, decisions and action items in a timely manner
Cross Functional Support: Connect across functional leaders, facilitating collaboration and alignment. Focus on achieving company priorities while championing a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and efficiency--with a focus on liaising with the annual planning cycle team, the product organization and the finance organization
Executive Content: Prepare and deliver executive level presentations and communications
Future of Operations: Actively explore, champion, and drive the enablement of AI and automation tools to enhance the efficiency, insight, and scalability of the Executive Operating Rhythm and supporting processes
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in strategic and operations types of roles within enterprise environments
8+ years of experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, business operations, or product operations
Experience influencing decisions with the ability to bring complex information into clear, data-driven narratives
Ability to lead cross-functional alignment across multiple departments and teams
Proven ability to lead meeting facilitation effectively for large and complex meetings
Proven proactive thinking skills by anticipating strategic challenges and developing contingency plans for programs
Proven ability to lead stakeholder engagement by building strong relationships, influencing key stakeholders, and managing expectations at various levels
Solid understanding of strategic alignment and the ability to ensure programs directly contribute to and support organizational goals
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Trusted confidentiality and discretion with sensitive information
Curious about new technologies and process simplicity
A high level of attention to detail
Open to 50% reporting to Pleasanton office
Benefits
Workday Bonus Plan
Annual refresh stock grants
Company
Workday
Workday provides SaaS-based enterprise solutions for a company's human resources and financial management activities.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.23BKey Investors
Elliott Management Corp.New Enterprise AssociatesGreylock
2025-09-16Post Ipo Equity· $2B
2012-10-12IPO
2011-10-24Series F· $85M
Leadership Team
Aneel Bhusri
CEO and Co-Founder
Peter Bailis
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
2026-01-09
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