Senior Director of AI Strategy & Product Management, Workday
CA$233.4-350k
US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $220,400 USD - $408,000 USD
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Enterprise AI platform for managing HR, finance & IT
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Enterprise AI platform for managing HR, finance & IT
1001+ employees
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CA$233.4-350k
US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $220,400 USD - $408,000 USD
More information about location
1001+ employees
Company mission
To leverage the power of AI to elevate humans and supercharge work, moving business forever forward.
Role
Who you are
- This role requires a deep understanding of artificial intelligence, data science, and business strategy
- 10+ years of experience in AI, data science, or related field
- 10+ years of experience building, scaling, or maturing Product Management practices and disciplines within a Business Technology (BT) or enterprise IT environment
- 5+ years of experience in a strategic leadership role
- 5+ years of experience developing and implementing AI strategies within a corporate environment
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex AI concepts to non-technical customers
- Proven track record of developing and implementing AI strategies in a corporate environment
- Experience working with cross-functional teams and managing complex projects
- Deep understanding of AI technologies, machine learning models, and data analytics
- Familiarity with AI/ML frameworks and tools (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn)
- Knowledge of data governance, data privacy, and AI ethics
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Experience in the technology and software industry is preferred
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Business Administration, or a related field (PhD is a plus)
What the job involves
- The Architecture & AI (AAI) organization is a dynamic and evolving team that is spearheading Workday’s growth through trusted data excellence, innovation, and architectural thought leadership. Equipped with an array of skills in data & AI platforms and operations, enterprise architecture, data science, engineering, machine learning and AI strategy & product management, this team orchestrates the flow of data across our growing company while ensuring data accessibility, accuracy, and security
- With a relentless focus on innovation and efficiency, Workmates in AAI enable the transformation of complex data sets into actionable insights that fuel strategic decisions and position Workday at the forefront of the technology industry. AAI is a global team distributed across the U.S., Canada and India
- The Sr. Director, AI Strategy and Product Management role is accountable for guiding and driving our organization's AI initiatives
- This experienced and innovative individual will be responsible for defining, implementing, and scaling AI-driven solutions that align with Workday's objectives, ensuring a competitive edge in the market for our corporate and business functions
- Beyond driving AI capability rollouts, this role will serve as a key catalyst in building, scaling, and maturing the overall Product Management muscle across Business Technology (BT). You will help establish product management standards, elevate functional discipline, and champion an outcome-driven, product-centric mindset throughout the broader BT organization
- AI Strategy & Roadmap: Develop and articulate a clear AI strategy that aligns with overall business goals and drives competitive advantage. Create and manage an AI roadmap that is consistently updated with capability rollouts, prioritizing initiatives based on potential business impact, feasibility, and resource availability
- Mature Product Management Muscle in BT: Spearhead efforts to build and mature product management practices across Business Technology (BT). Standardize frameworks, elevate product leadership capabilities, and instill an outcome-focused, product-led culture across technology initiatives
- Cross-Functional Leadership & Collaboration: Collaborate closely with key stakeholders, including product, engineering, data science, and business units, to ensure seamless integration of AI initiatives and product practices across the organization
- Innovation & Industry Trends: Stay up-to-date on AI trends, emerging technologies, and industry best practices. Identify new AI opportunities and innovative solutions that can be applied to enhance business operations and customer experience
- Talent Mentorship & Growth: Lead and mentor a team of AI Product Managers and AI Architects as well as leverage AI specialists, data scientists, and engineers. Foster a culture of product excellence, innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning
- Metrics, ROI & Optimization: Establish metrics and KPIs to assess the effectiveness and ROI of AI initiatives. Continuously monitor, evaluate, and optimize AI strategies to maximize value
- Ethical & Responsible AI: Ensure all AI applications adhere to ethical standards, regulatory requirements, and data privacy laws. Advocate for responsible AI usage within the organization
- Vendor & Budget Oversight: Identify and manage relationships with external AI vendors, partners, and consultants to leverage external expertise and technologies. Oversee the budget for AI projects, ensuring cost-effectiveness and alignment with financial goals
Our take
Workday is a cloud-based software vendor that provides management of workforces and finances. The company uses a single database for workforce management and financial management to offer integration and optimize business intelligence across companies. It has added to the packages and tools it offers over the years, providing analytic options that allow companies to combine third-party data with information collected by Workday.
The company has also grown through acquisitions and partnerships to broaden its capabilities. Most recently, in 2025 it purchases Sana, an AI-driven enterprise knowledge and learning platform, to create a "new front door for work". This acquisition allows Workday to integrate Sana's AI-powered search, agents, and learning capabilities with its own data and workflows, allowing employees to access information, automate tasks, and complete their day entirely within Workday.
Through a combination of strategic acquisitions and in-house development, Workday has built a comprehensive suite of HR, financial, and enterprise tools. By focusing on innovation and AI-driven workflows, the company continues to push productivity and decision-making for organizations worldwide. Building on this track record, Workday is very much positioned for even more growth, reinforcing its status as a leader in shaping the future of work.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
16% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Oct 2011
$85m
SERIES F
Apr 2009
$75m
SERIES E
Total funding: $215.3m
Company HQ
Pleasanton, CA
Leadership
Aneel Bhusri
(Co-Founder & CEO)Annel began their career at Morgan Stanley as a Corporate Finance Analyst. They then spent nearly 6 years at PeopleSoft as a Senior VP before co-founding Workday in 2005.
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