Senior Director of AI Strategy and Product Management, Workday
CA$220.4-330.6k
US Location Base Pay Range: $216,600 USD - $384,000 USD
Enterprise management cloud platform
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Enterprise management cloud platform
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
CA$220.4-330.6k
US Location Base Pay Range: $216,600 USD - $384,000 USD
1001+ employees
Company mission
To provide an all-in-one management cloud solution for the rapidly changing business requirements of the modern world.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Business Administration, or a related field
- 10+ years of proven experience in AI, data science, or related fields, with a minimum of 5 years in a strategic leadership role
- 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
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex AI concepts to non-technical customers
- Leadership and team management experience, with the ability to inspire and develop talent
- Experience in the technology and software industry is a plus
What the job involves
- The Sr. Director, AI Strategy and Product Management role is accountable for guiding and driving our organization's AI initiatives
- Develop and articulate a clear AI strategy that aligns with the 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
- Collaborate closely with key team members, including product, engineering, data science, and business units, to ensure seamless integration of AI initiatives across the organization
- Stay up-to-date on AI trends, emerging technologies, and industry standard methodologies. Identify new AI opportunities and innovative solutions that can be applied to enhance business operations and customer experience
- 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 innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning
- Establish metrics and key performance indicators to assess the effectiveness and ROI of AI initiatives. Continuously monitor, evaluate, and optimize AI strategies to enhance value
- Ensure all AI applications adhere to ethical standards, regulatory requirements, and data privacy laws. Advocate for responsible AI usage within the organization
- Identify and manage relationships with external AI vendors, partners, and consultants to use 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.
Workday has acquired and paired up with many other companies to keep expanding its offering. In 2021, it purchased the employee feedback platform Peakon in response to the growing need for managers to be able to survey workers and collect satisfaction data without face-to-face meetings. The company has also bought and developed many financial tools and HR management tools.
The company’s goal is to provide end-to-end back office services and while there are other providers, such as UKG Pro and Ceridian HCM, Workday’s broad offering helps them to stand out. Though it faced a tough global market in 2023 and has shed some of its headcount, Workday has seen a 6.5% gain in value in the first quarter of 2024. It is now focusing on growth and developing the AI capabilities of its platform. .
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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 benefits
- Company equity
- Vision and dental insurance
- Work from home opportunities
- Health insurance
- Virtual primary care
- Flexible time-off policy
- Global mental health resources
- Global dedicated on-site clinical counselors
- Global well-being days
- $25k fertility/family planning benefits
- North Star financial wellness
- Retirement funds and matching
- 401k plan 🇺🇸
- On-site health clinic (Pleasanton office) 🇺🇸
Company values
- Employees - Most fundamentally, people are the core of our business. Without them, we would not have a business. We hire the best and expect great accomplishments
- Customer service - Every investment and decision we make has our customers in mind, and we pull out all stops to make the satisfaction of our customers paramount
- Innovation - We aim for innovation not only in our development organization but also in the way we approach all aspects of our business
- Integrity - We say what we mean, and mean what we say. We stick to our commitments, treat everyone equitably, and communicate openly and honestly
- Fun - We also feel it’s important to have a sense of humor. We like to laugh—it makes our work that much more enjoyable. We also invest in community and company events that help our employees and their families feel a connection to Workday beyond business as usual
- Profitability - Long-term economic success is what helps us provide employees and customers with the best productivity tools, solutions, and services. While important, profitability is not why we exist. Simply put, at Workday we exist to make and provide great products and services
Company HQ
Pleasanton, CA
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Leadership
Aneel Bhusri
(CEO)Worked for Morgan Stanley for 3 years and took a Stanford MBA, before spending almost 6 years at Oracle as SVP. Co-founded Workday in 2005 while working as a Greylock Advisory Partner.
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