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.
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About the Team
In 2024, Workday launched an Enterprise Data and Analytics team with a mission to transform and optimize the way Workday creates and shares trusted data to drive actionable insights and data led innovation across the enterprise. The team has introduced a new, cloud based technical stack, a Data Product methodology anchored in the principles of Data Ops, an Active Data Governance methodology to manage the quality and discovery of data, and a series of modern analytics tools that facilitate discovery, analysis, visualization, machine learning, and AI. The team’s goal is to lead high value cross-functional data and analytics work and to establish and support the broader Workday analytics community by establishing modern, common ways of working, facilitating training and communication, and creating secure data and analytics brokering capability across business units.About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Change Manager to lead strategic change initiatives within our Enterprise Data & Analytics organization. This role will play a critical part in embedding a change framework, driving service model, and cultivating a high-performing, future-ready data community. In this role, you will develop and optimize the foundational components of change that define how we work, including standardized career paths, community engagement frameworks, and continuous improvement practices. You will also drive alignment across the enterprise to enhance how teams at Workday engage with data, improving access to insights through a scalable, self-service model while ensuring strategic needs are met. This role is ideal for a change leader who is experienced in driving tangible organizational change and business transformation on behalf of global teams.
Responsibilities:Develop and optimize foundational change frameworks for the Enterprise Data & Analytics organization, including role definition, career pathing, skills development, community-building efforts (cadences, events, communications), and continuous improvement mechanisms.
Drive adoption of our evolving service model across the enterprise by shifting team members to a structured, centralized, self-service model.
Build and maintain positive relationships with leaders and teams across the organization to drive alignment, accountability, and shared ownership of standard methodologies.
Lead communication and engagement strategies to enable an active and connected community.
Define and implement change metrics to ensure continuous improvement in how data and analytics services are used across the business.
Partner with cross-functional teams to develop relevant feedback, trusted operational relationships, and opportunities for improvement/innovation
About You
Basic Qualifications:8 + years of professional experience in Organizational Change, Business Transformation and theconsistent track record to drive adoption/behavior change at scale.
8+ years of experience in Organizational change toolkits (e.g., PROSCI, ADKAR, Agile Change) and experience implementing for Data & Analytics organizations.
Strong ability to establish relationships, influence without authority, and drive alignment across teams with varied strengths and leadership levels.
Experience establishing and developing structured change strategies and engagement frameworks, including community-building around a common goal/outcome
Outstanding ability to partner complex topics into clear, compelling narratives for different audiences.
Thrives in balancing multiple priorities, navigate ambiguity, and drive execution in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Other Qualifications:Familiarity with enterprise data and analytics functions.
Experience driving adoption of centralized services.
Experience leading behavioral change initiatives, particularly in nurturing a growth mindset, change resilience, and continuous learning.
Ability to design and implement feedback loops and measurement mechanisms to lead change effectiveness.
Success working with cross-functional partners to drive greater operational integration.
A collaborative, proactive approach, with a passion for finding ways to work smarter.
Workday Pay Transparency Statement
The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations 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.CA.Pleasanton
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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