Workday
Director, Strategy and Operations - Data Cloud (Chief of Staff)
$175K–$311K
USA, CA, Pleasanton +1 · Flex · Staff · Full-time · Posted Oct 23, 2026
- Location
- USA, CA, Pleasanton
USA, CA, Santa Clara - Experience
- 8+ years; experience in business operations, strategy, consulting, or equivalent. Also requires Chief of Staff or senior operator experience.
- Education
- BA, BS, or equivalent degree in Business, Computer Science, or a related field or equivalent experience.
About the job
Leads strategy and business operations for Workday’s Data Cloud organization, partnering with the SVP & GM to coordinate execution, organizational alignment, and cross-functional growth initiatives.
What you'll do
- Own the organization’s operating cadence, planning, OKRs, leadership reviews, dashboards, and town halls.
- Translate strategy into execution, synthesize business and product information for executive decisions, and coordinate product, sales, marketing, and corporate functions.
- Lead strategic projects and develop executive presentations, business reviews, and board-level materials.
What they ask for
- 8+ years of experience in business operations, strategy, consulting, or equivalent.
- Experience as a Chief of Staff or senior operator leading executive operations and strategy.
- BA, BS, or equivalent degree in Business, Computer Science, or a related field or equivalent experience.
Nice to have
- Prior experience in management or strategy consulting (e.g., McKinsey, Bain, BCG).
- Deep experience in an enterprise SaaS environment.
Pay
$207,300 USD - $310,900 USD (base salary); $175,000 USD - $310,900 USD (base salary)
Tools
Objectives and Key Results (OKRs)
AI focus
Supports strategy and execution for an Agentic Data Platform and the Platform for Agents; the role itself focuses on business strategy and operations.
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