Senior Strategy & Operations Manager

Workday • Pleasanton, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Your work days are brighter here. 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 The office of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is seeking an expert organizational strategy & operations lead who understands the value of structure while balancing the need for agility and innovation. Workday’s Cybersecurity & Trust (C&T) organization exists to inspire confidence and trust in Workday. We safeguard the personal information of 60+ million people and the financial information of some of the largest companies in the world. About the Role If you are a passionate and driven individual, have a creative mentality and believe that the best experience is one delivered together, we’d love to talk to you! As the Strategy & Operations Manager, you will develop and drive consistency, standardization, and continuous improvement across C&T reporting, processes, and governance frameworks. This role involves extending the efficiency of the office of the CISO and organization by delivering outstanding operational rigor, organizational effectiveness and curating strategic artifacts and ensuring information is current, accessible and serves as the single source of truth. Own key reporting on organizational initiatives and cross-functional programs, content creation & management, and contribute to building a best in class cybersecurity organization. About You You are a self-starter and process oriented leader with an unwavering attention to detail. You have experience using industry standard methodologies and scaling an operation functions. A strong candidate will thrive on getting into the details on a variety of topics, including annual / fiscal year planning, program management & reporting, and community and culture building. You must be meticulously organized and have exceptional relationship management skills, with a proven track record and building strong credibility with leaders at varying levels.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in cybersecurity, project or program management, finance, operations, strategy, consulting, technology, or equivalent
• BA, BS, or equivalent degree in Business, Computer Science, or a related field
• Experience in an enterprise software or technology environment
• Cybersecurity focused experience or experience working closely with functional and cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing communications strategies for internal and external partners
• Ability to collaborate across teams to a matrixed environment
• Ability to learn quickly within a fast-paced team, including highly technical topics

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive consistency, standardization, and continuous improvement across C&T reporting, processes, and governance frameworks.
• Extending the efficiency of the office of the CISO and organization by delivering outstanding operational rigor, organizational effectiveness and curating strategic artifacts and ensuring information is current, accessible and serves as the single source of truth.
• Own key reporting on organizational initiatives and cross-functional programs, content creation & management, and contribute to building a best in class cybersecurity organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level