Principal Partner Account Manager

Principal Partner Account Manager to MSPs Workday Chicago, IL 143,900 to 238,500 a year Flexible schedule Job details 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 Partner Management team is part of Workday's Global Partner Organization, and we play a vital role in driving Workday's growth and customer success through our services partner ecosystem. We manage the full 360-degree relationship with Workday's Services Partners, including revenue contributions and growth, delivery quality, partner expansions, partner innovation, demand generation, and sourced opportunities. Our team works hand-in-hand with partners to build annual partner plans, conduct account mapping, and manage performance against targets throughout the year. We are a supportive, fast-paced team that is energized by resolving challenges and finding creative ways to manage workload and priorities. If you enjoy building meaningful partnerships that directly impact business outcomes and customer success, this is a team where your contributions will be visible and valued. About the Role As a Principal Partner Account Manager within the Global Partner Organization, you will lead outcome-driven results and partner relationships with Enterprise Managed Service Providers (MSPs) such as Wipro, Infosys, DXC and TCS. This is an opportunity to shape how Workday grows through its partner ecosystem, ensuring our partner relationships are outstanding and differentiated. Working in concert with the Partner Sales, Partner Success, Sales and Services leadership teams, you will drive practice growth, solution identification, AI innovation, and go-to-market plans within North America, aligned to the Workday Sales and Services organizations. Your ability to develop and translate a business plan into results will be essential to helping Workday achieve its business objectives, drive new subscription revenue, and grow customer success. In this role, you will be responsible for: Managing the 360-degree relationship with a portfolio of MSPs, including revenue contributions, delivery quality, escalations, and partner innovations Developing and executing annual partner plans, including account mapping and performance management against targets Driving practice growth and go-to-market plans aligned to Workday's Sales and Services organizations within North America Identifying solutions and innovation opportunities within the partner ecosystem to support Workday's product and services strategy Leading demand generation efforts and sourced opportunities through partner channels to drive new subscription revenue Collaborating cross-functionally with Partner Sales, Partner Success, Sales and Services leadership to ensure unified execution and partner success About You Basic Qualifications 8+ years of experience in Partner Management, Partner Development, Alliance Management, Channel Management, or a related field within a SaaS, Cloud or AI company with specific experience managing Enterprise MSP such as Wipro, Infosys, DXC and TCS. 4+ year of experience developing and executing partner business plans that drive measurable revenue growth and customer success 4+ years of experience managing complex partner relationships, including navigating delivery quality, escalations, and partner performance Other Qualifications Proven ability to build and maintain long-term partner relationships across geographies and organizational cultures Skilled in structuring and managing strategic alliances, including identifying potential partners, negotiating partnership terms, and tracking value delivered Adept at planning and executing go-to-market strategies, including assessing customer needs, partner landscape, and sales/marketing approach Track record of identifying and executing business development opportunities based on market trends and partner relationships Demonstrated success building and managing a sales or partner pipeline, including forecasting and conversion optimization Strong ability to apply business and market insights to develop long-term strategic plans Comfortable communicating and collaborating effectively across internal teams (e.g., Partner Sales, Partner Success, Services) and external partners Capable of managing multiple partner priorities or projects concurrently, with a track record of on-time delivery History of partnering with sales teams to support deal cycles and revenue growth Excellent verbal and written communication skills 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, Primary Location: USA.IL. Chicago Primary Location Base Pay Range: 159,000 USD to 238,500 USD Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: 143,900 USD to 255,600 USD Additional Considerations: If performed in Colorado, the pay range for this job is 151,500 to 227,300 USD based on min and max pay range for that role if performed in CO. The application deadline for this role is the same as the posting end date stated as below: 10/02/2026 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. Pursuant to applicable Fair Chance law, Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Workday is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals during our application process, in order to perform one or more essential functions of their job, as well as regarding the use of AI tools for employment decision-making to any degree. Please see below for more details including how to request an accommodation as a qualified veteran, due to a disability or for religious reasons, or as otherwise provided under applicable law. Workday prohibits taking adverse action against any candidate or employee for reporting a possible violation of this policy, requesting one or more work accommodations, exercising a privacy right, or cooperating in an investigation in accordance with applicable law. 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