Director, Strategy and Operations - Data Cloud

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 Data Cloud organization is at the forefront of Workday’s next major wave of innovation, driven by a bold mandate to build the industry’s first true Platform for Agents. We are a high-energy, ambitious team that balances Workday's deep foundational expertise with fresh, forward-thinking perspectives to accelerate our pace of delivery and unlock massive new commercial value. By leveraging Workday’s unique business context, trusted data, and identity guardrails, we are building the critical engine that will power the future of AI and agentic workflows across the enterprise. As a team, we value organizational clarity, deep cross-functional collaboration, and rapid execution, working together to evolve our architecture and aggressively scale our impact in the market. The Data Cloud organization is seeking an experienced, high-velocity individual with expertise in business operations, product strategy, and commercial growth. This individual will work alongside the SVP & GM of Data Cloud to drive the execution of key strategic initiatives within a newly forming, high-growth organization. This role involves extending the efficiency of both the SVP and the broader leadership team by creating streamlined operational rhythms, ensuring absolute organizational clarity, bridging the gap between product engineering and go-to-market teams, and driving the strategic pivot toward building the industry's first Agentic Data Platform. The Director of Strategy and Operations will also act as a trusted advisor and right-hand to the SVP & GM, helping leaders focus their teams to accelerate delivery, navigate complex organizational transformations, and scale the business to unprecedented heights. About the Role In this role, you will own the operational rhythm of the Data Cloud business unit. You will look around corners, bridge gaps between product strategy and market execution, and enable executive decision-making through synthesis, prioritization, and deep business insight. Strategic Alignment & Executive Enablement: #J-18808-Ljbffr Socket.dev