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We’re obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we’re shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, you’ll feel it. Not just in the products we build, but in how we show up for each other. Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm. We’re in this together, tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care. We look for curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring sun-drenched optimism and drive. Whether you're building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you’ll do meaningful work with Workmates who’ve got your back. In return, we’ll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul. So, if you want to inspire a brighter work day for everyone, including yourself, you’ve found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too.
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 Director, Workforce Partnerships leads a team of Account Executives and Partner Business Development leaders who are responsible for entering into partnerships with benefits and benefits technology providers in support of the Workday platform. They are responsible for shaping strategy for target partners, building a pipeline of partnerships, closing partnership deals to deliver revenue targets, and successfully launching those partnerships.
Strategic partnerships are complex and bespoke partner relationships that deliver software revenue in the near term, and are market making for Workday in the medium to long term with customers. They often require new partner programs, product enhancements, and new partner and sales plays to achieve their targeted outcomes.
The successful leader will:
Deliver short term revenue targets, and build new lines of business with Workday Wellness Partners to deliver innovative new software and services to Customers
Have experience leading sales teams, delivering and exceeding on their revenue targets
Have experience in leading complex sales cycles with strategic partner and customer accounts
Possess a proven track record of shaping strategy and executing end-to-end strategic initiatives all the way through realizing revenue results
Have strong executive presence and excellent written and oral communication skills
Be a strong facilitator, coordinating across Sales, Product, CX, Marketing and Partner organizations and operate with Partner obsession and high judgment
Exhibit ownership and take accountability for exceeding expectations and targets
We are a scrappy 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.
About You
Basic Qualifications:
10+ years experience in a software and ERP sales
3+ years People Leader experience in Strategic Business Development or Partner/Alliances roles
2+ years of experience in Sales leadership roles that include owning a revenue & growth target
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in US healthcare, financial services or insurance markets
Consistent record of exceeding targets and customer impact
Ability to frame, structure and execute large and complex partner deals
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
Strong written and oral presentation skills
Posting End Date: 11/23/25
The application deadline for this role is the same as the posting end date stated.
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.IL.Chicago
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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