Senior Vice President, Global Services

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Were 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 were shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join youll 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. Were 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 youre building smarter solutions supporting customers or creating a space where everyone belongs youll do meaningful work with Workmates whove got your return well 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 youve found a match in Workday and we hope to be a match for you too.

About the Team

About the Role

We are looking for a visionary practitioner high-energy leader to bridge the gap between whats possible and whats delivered. As the head of Professional Services Sales and Delivery you will own the entire services lifecyclefrom the initial pitch to the successful handoff.

This isnt a business as usual role. We need a global strategist and practitioner who views Artificial Intelligence not as a buzzword but as a fundamental tool to revolutionize how we serve our clients.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Global Scaling:

• Lead and inspire a diverse global team of service sales executives consultants and engagement managers.

• Drive the transition from bespoke services to scalable service products and packages ensuring we deliver repeatable innovative value.

• Own the P&L for the Professional Services organization balancing profitability with long-term customer outcomes.

The AI Transformation:

• Embrace & Evangelize AI: Actively integrate AI into our delivery methodology to reduce manual effort predict project risks and accelerate time-to-value.

• Develop innovative service offerings that help our customers leverage AI within their own ecosystems.

Sales & Delivery Alignment:

• Oversee the Deal to Delivery supply chain ensuring that what Sales promises Delivery can execute flawlessly.

• Design and refine optimal handoff protocols between delivery teams and post-deployment/Customer Success teams to ensure zero friction for the client.

Customer Satisfaction & Quality Excellence:

We dont just finish projects; we create advocates.

• Quality Benchmarks: Establish rigorous Quality Assurance (QA) standards for all global deployments to ensure First Time Right delivery.

• Outcome-Driven Success: Shift the metric from project completion to customer realization of value ensuring our services directly solve the clients business problems.

• Feedback Loops: Implement a continuous feedback loop from customers back into our product and sales teams to drive constant improvement.

Living Our Values:

• Employees First: You are a mentor at heart. You foster a culture of growth ensuring our global team feels supported challenged and heard.

• Customer Service & Integrity: You dont just close deals; you build partnerships. You advocate for the customers success even when it requires a difficult conversation.

• Innovation & Efficiency: You are never satisfied with the status quo. You constantly hunt for ways to deliver services more effectively.

Profitability & Fun:

• You understand that a successful business allows us to celebrate our wins. You bring a sense of humor and lightheartedness to the high-stakes world of global services.

About You

• 12 years in Professional Services leadership overseeing both Sales and Delivery.

• Global Scale: Proven track record of managing multi-regional teams and navigating international markets.

• Productization: Expertise in productizing servicescreating tiered packages that optimize customer ROI.

• Tech Savvy: Deep understanding of the AI landscape and a history of implementing automation in service workflows.

• Operational Excellence: Master of the handoffexperienced in building workflows that bridge Deployment and Support.

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 candidates 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 Workdays comprehensive benefits please click here.

Our Approach to Flexible Work

With Flex Work were 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 youll 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.

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