Workday · 1 week ago
Global Design and Sustainability Lead
USA, CA, Pleasanton
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$159K/yr - $238K/yr
8+ years expWorkday is a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents. They are seeking a versatile Design and Sustainability Lead to manage design projects and sustainability initiatives, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and guidelines.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareHuman ResourcesSaaSSoftware
Responsibilities
Lead each project assignment from a design perspective and work with our 3rd party architects and design teams on various sized projects and varied timelines
Review design drawings, layouts, finish palettes, product selection and workplace test-fits
Lead stakeholder meeting with broader team to understand business requirements
Partner with Workday’s Workplace Operations, BT, Global Workplace Safety, P&P and Finance on space needs and technology solutions are incorporated into the project designs and maintain consistency
Ensure that Workday’s space and/or building guidelines are implemented throughout the design
Effectively handle time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently
Work with the project delivery team to respond to all design aspects of a project
Partner with our global furniture vendor to maintain consistency across the portfolio
Partner with the corporate sustainability team to understand corporate goals and coordinate new initiatives while maintaining and expanding current certifications
Set environmental performance goals related to carbon, materials, energy and construction practices. Embed sustainability expectations into budget, vendor scopes, contracts and schedule plans
Qualification
Required
8 plus years' experience leading design or and sustainability programs and projects
Bachelor's Degree is required
Ability to interpret architectural drawings and technical documentation
Knowledge of LEED, WELL, or carbon evaluation methodologies
Experience managing vendors, consultants, and internal stakeholder groups
Preferred
Strong proficiency with Revit, ACAD, MS Office Suite and Google platforms
Excellent interpersonal skills including significant oral, presentation and written communication skills and professional presence
A practical thinker who balances creativity with cost, speed and technical constraints
Detailed understanding of industry standards, architectural code-related knowledge, including workplace practices, corporate management, office technology, and environmental factors
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
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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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