Operations Lead

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

We are looking for an Operations Lead to join the Business Technology (BT) Communications and Operations team in Pleasanton. You will work closely with the BT leadership team to provide operational support and drive continuous improvement across the organization as we scale.

About the Role

You will be responsible for ensuring that our vision, strategic pillars, and portfolio efforts align with and accelerate the realization of Workday's growth. A successful candidate will bring an operational mindset and is passionate about identifying and seizing opportunities to optimize the way we work and creating a cadence of operational activities/events in support of our key business objectives.

Core Responsibilities

• Partner with BT leaders to assess existing processes-finding opportunities to reimagine and take action to unlock value and drive organizational health.
• Independently research, analyze, and recommend changes to help support strategic programs.
• Report out key success metrics and business outcomes including our organization-level OKRs, delivery metrics, service level metrics, etc. to provide leadership with a view on our collective progress and help identify actionable next steps - helping to 'jump start' key initiatives (define intent, facilitate current/target state assessment, coordinate working group).
• Maintain operational cadence and calendar aligned to Workday's annual cadence and other key stakeholders, including partnering with the broader BT Program and Business Operations organization on planning activities.
• Provide frameworks, templates, resources, and industry trends that serve as standard methodologies.
• Support and/or execute key BT employee and leadership meetings in close collaboration with strategy and operation leads across BT
• Help define and support an outstanding experience for BT employees around the globe, including but not limited to supporting employee development and engagement activities, charitable events, etc.
• Support key internal BT communications related to defining and sharing progress against key initiatives, business updates, etc.
• Show up as a phenomenal teammate that is innovative, proactive, and unafraid to take chances!

About You

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years professional experience in the technology industry
• Program Management, relationship management, and organizational change skills, including experience working with multiple partners are a plus.
• Results-oriented, self-directed, inquisitive, and entrepreneurial-minded
• Affinity for technology and innovation, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Strength in facilitating meetings, seeking input, and storytelling
• Ability to influence others to achieve results
• Professional and an overall excellent teammate with savvy interpersonal skills and ability to build positive relationships

Preferred Qualifications

• Established track record collaborating with and proactively supporting senior leaders within a business planning function at a large enterprise company/firm
• Innovative, client service mindset - always finding new ways to make process improvements
• High degree of flexibility, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proven ability to synthesize information and see the big picture while efficiently handling details
• Outstanding communications skills with the ability to distill complex information into clear, concise messaging
• Technology industry expertise, with specific knowledge and experience in the software market, is favorable but not required
• Experience with Agile, SAFe, DevOps, & ITIL best practice a plus!

Workday Pay Transparency Statement - United States

The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations in the United States (US) are listed below. Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate's compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday's comprehensive benefits, please click here.

Primary Location: USA.GA.Atlanta

Primary Location Base Pay Range: $96,000 - $144,000

Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $91,200 - $158,400

Our Approach to Flexible Work

With Flex Work, we're 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.

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Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

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