Strategic Alliances Manager, Workday

Who we are is what we do.

Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person team and business. Built for the way the world works today Deel combines HRIS payroll compliance benefits performance and equipment management into one seamless platform. With AI-powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure Deel supports every worker type in 150 countrieshelping businesses scale smarter faster and more compliantly.

Among the largest globally distributed companies in the world our team of 7000 spans more than 100 countries speaks 74 languages and brings a connected and dynamic culture that drives continuous learning and innovation for our customers.

Why should you be part of our success story

As the fastest-growing Software as a Service (SaaS) company in history Deel is transforming how global talent connects with world-class companies breaking down borders that have traditionally limited both hiring and career opportunities. Were not just building software; were creating the infrastructure for the future of work enabling a more diverse and inclusive global 2024 alone we paid $11.2 billion to workers in nearly 100 currencies and provided healthcare and benefits to workers in 109 countriesensuring people get paid and protected no matter where they are.

Our momentum is reflected in our achievements and customer satisfaction: CNBC Disruptor 50 Forbes Cloud 100 Deloitte Fast 500 and repeated recognition on Y Combinators top companies list all while maintaining a 4.83 average rating from 15000 reviews across G2 Trustpilot Captera Apple and Google.

Your experience at Deel will be a career accelerator. At the forefront of the global work revolution youll tackle complex challenges that impact millions of peoples working lives. With our momentumbacked by a $17.3 billion valuation and $1 Bin Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in just over five yearsyoull drive meaningful impact while building expertise that makes you a sought-after leader in the transformation of global work.

Role summary

Were looking for a senior Workday Alliances leader for North Asia (ASEAN/GCR) to own and scale our strategic partnership with Workday and its ecosystem. This role drives demand pipeline and revenue through Workday-led and Workday ecosystem go-to-market motions across the Workday customer base.

Youll serve as the primary North Asia point of contact for Workday owning field engagement governance joint GTM planning lead flow and alignment on integration and roadmap parallel youll identify onboard and activate high-value Workday ecosystem partners to build repeatable co-sell motions across ASEAN and Greater China.

Key responsibilities

• Own the Workday North Asia relationship: engagements leads governance GTM and executive/field alignment across ASEAN and GCR.

• Drive partner-sourced and partner-influenced pipeline via Workday and Workday ecosystem motions.

• Identify recruit and activate strategic Workday ecosystem partners (SIs implementation partners specialist partners) across the region.

• Build and execute joint GTM plans focused on the Workday customer base with a primary emphasis on Singapore South Korea Greater China and Hong Kong as well as the wider ASEAN region.

• Act as business owner for Workday integrations and technical enhancements partnering with Product and Tech required to support the region.

• Activate and nurture revenue-generating Workday ecosystem partners (G/SIs VARs)

• Deal velocity revenue and conversion rates.

• Workday field engagement and GTM motions across the region.

Success metrics

• Workday-sourced and Workday-influenced pipeline and revenue across ASEAN and GCR

• Active revenue-generating Workday ecosystem partners

• Deal velocity and conversion rates

• Workday field engagement and GTM adoption

Ideal candidate profile

• Based in Singapore (preferred) with strong North Asia coverage across ASEAN and GCR.

• 710 years of experience in Workday partnerships alliances or Workday ecosystem roles.

• Deep understanding of Workday its field structure and partner ecosystem across ASEAN and Greater China.

• Proven track record of building GTM motions that drive pipeline and revenue in North Asia markets.

• Commercial structured and credible with senior stakeholders across diverse regional cultures.

What success looks like (12 months)

• Workday established as a predictable repeatable revenue channel across ASEAN and GCR.

• Clear GTM motions live across the region with strong performance in Singapore Malaysia Indonesia and Greater China.

• A focused set of high-performing Workday ecosystem partners actively co-selling.

Total Rewards

Our workforce deserves fair and competitive pay that meets them where they are. With scalable benefits rewards and perks our total rewards programs reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all.

Some things youll enjoy

• Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role employment status and location

• Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country

• The flexibility of remote work including optional WeWork access

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