Workday · 1 day ago
Sr Director, Business Evolution Business Architecture
Pleasanton, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$264K/yr - $396K/yr
15+ years expWorkday is a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents. They are seeking a Senior Director to lead the business architecture and process ownership function within transformation projects, focusing on optimizing global processes and driving continuous improvement.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareHuman ResourcesSaaSSoftware
Responsibilities
Define and maintain global end-to-end process ownership and roadmaps for defined transformational projects
Establish business process architecture governance frameworks that drive consistency, control, and accountability across regions and operational functions
Lead the identification and elimination of process variation across the global ecosystem to create optimized operating models
Create a culture of continuous improvement through automation, simplification, and measurable outcomes
Develop metrics, dashboards, and scorecards to track efficiency, accuracy, and cycle-time improvements
Partner with Business Technology and Product to implement scalable, technology-enabled processes that align with overall IT strategy and security goals
Champion automation opportunities across value streams, leveraging machine learning, intelligent workflows, and analytics
Build and lead a team of Business Architecture / Analysts, fostering teamwork and cross-functional alignment
Create clear role expectations, growth paths, and communities of practice to strengthen global process capability
Inspire a high-performing team culture rooted in accountability, curiosity, and innovation
Qualification
Required
15+ years of progressive experience in IT, Transformation, Enterprise Architecture or Shared Services
15+ years of expertise in end-to-end process ownership and optimization
15+ years of experience leading large-scale global process improvement and automation initiatives across multiple value streams
Strong understanding of business application systems (CRM & ERP) systems with direct experience using or deploying within large enterprise businesses
Multifaceted industry experience to provide thought leadership on leading practice process design and automation
Strong leadership, communication, and facilitation skills
A strategic mindset with a passion for operational perfection and continuous improvement
Understanding of Agile/Waterfall methodologies and modern tech stacks
The ability to translate sophisticated processes into scalable, digital, and data-driven solutions
Proven leadership in building high-performing teams and encouraging a culture of accountability and innovation
Outstanding collaboration skills with the ability to influence senior executives across Finance, Technology, and Product, including demonstrated C-Level engagement
Deep knowledge of organizational value streams and how they interconnect across the enterprise
A demonstrated track record of delivering measurable outcomes through process design, automation, and AI adoption
Bachelor's Degree required
Preferred
Advanced degree in Technology, Business, or related discipline preferred
Open to 50% reporting to Pleasanton, CA campus
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
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