Public Cloud Strategy & GTM Leader, EMEA

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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

It's fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they're doing. In the Workday Global Partner Organization, we believe that partners are essential to delivering outstanding customer experiences and extraordinary business results. We are passionate about what our partners do for our customers, we work hard, we're serious about what we do, and we have fun doing it.

About the Role

The Partner Strategy and Business Development team in the Global Partner Organization, leads strategy, planning and business development for the partner business at Workday. We define and execute our strategy with leaders across the business; lead strategic partner relationships; and deliver sizable, net-new revenue growth with partners.

The Public Cloud GTM Alliance Leader will lead our strategic relationships with Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) and hyperscalers in EMEA in support of our global partnership. The role will be responsible for shaping and leading our cloud strategy and go-to-market with CSPs in the region. Working closely with our Sales Leaders and Account Teams in the region, it will define our annual growth plan with CSPs, identifying target markets & industries, developing sales plays & solutions, training & enabling Account Teams, Solution Consultants, Customer Experience, Customer Success and Support colleagues and delivering on our revenue targets and strategic milestones. T

A key responsibility will be working with the global team in shaping our strategic collaboration initiatives with CSPs, developing new and innovation solutions and GTM partner plays that expand addressable market, accelerate time to revenue and create competitive advantage for Customers, Workday and Partners.

About You

A successful leader will have executive presence and communication skills. They will be a strong facilitator, coordinating across Sales, Product, CX, Marketing and Partner organizations. They will operate with Partner obsession and high judgment. Lastly, they will exhibit ownership and take accountability for exceeding expectations and targets. We are a creative team, passionate about our work with Partners, and excited by the impact we have. We are looking for a leader and Workmate who shares our values and is willing to have fun along the way.

Basic Qualifications:

• 4+ years of Partner Alliances experience, aimed at driving pipeline and revenue growth through partner GTM programs.

• 4+ years of experience working in a Partner strategy and business development role.

Other Qualifications:

• alliance management or Public Cloud partner management experience ideal (with Public cloud certifications as a plus)

• Ability to frame, structure and execute large and complex partnerships

• Ability to engage with executives, facilitate business development, identify large-scale greenfield opportunities, and deliver business and revenue outcomes

• Ability to influence senior leaders and executives

• Self-motivated, with a strong work ethic and high level of integrity, a positive demeanor and high energy

• Moderate Travel: 20-30%

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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