Senior Director, Globalization and Localization

Your work days are brighter here.At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the enterprise software market. And when we began to rise, one thing that really set us apart was our culture. A culture which was driven by our value of putting our people first. And ever since, the happiness, development, and contribution of every Workmate is central to who we are. Our Workmates believe a healthy employee-centric, collaborative culture is the essential mix of ingredients for success in business. That’s why we look after our people, communities and the planet while still being profitable. Feel encouraged to shine, however that manifests: you don’t need to hide who you are. You can feel the energy and the passion, it's what makes us unique. Inspired to make a brighter work day for all and transform with us to the next stage of our growth journey? Bring your brightest version of you and have a brighter work day here.About the TeamWorkday Globalization & Localization is a center of excellence for all of Workday. We are passionate about enabling global readiness, translating and localizing content & products, and meeting our customer’s translations needs.We support the localization needs of all business functions, from product to marketing, from services to sales. We also support global product platform features and tenant translation tools, global readiness and internationalization.We incorporate the latest technologies to innovate, we use data to support decision making, we seek to continuously improve and scale with our business. We also have fun while we're at it!About the RoleOur Senior Director, Globalization and Localization will collaborate with the executive team to develop and implement a comprehensive globalization and localization strategy aligned with the company's objectives. Clearly communicate the vision, goals, and progress to the C-suite and other partners.You will drive a product-centric approach ensuring that internationalization and localization efforts are seamlessly coordinated into the product development lifecycle. Champion customer-centric design and continuous improvement to improve the experience across global markets.You are aware of the latest industry technology trends and emerging tools. You will continuously evaluate and implement innovative technologies and automation solutions to optimize processes, improve efficiency, and drive scalability.You will empower a distributed cross functional organization, champion an innovative and agile attitude. You will lead organizational transformation initiatives to cultivate a global approach within the company and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve processes, eliminate silos, and promote efficiency across pillars.You will further develop and maintain strategic partnerships with external vendors and language service providers. Negotiate contracts, handle vendor relationships, and ensure the delivery of high-quality localization services within budget and timeline constraints.About YouBasic Qualifications:10+ years of experience leading teams while building diverse cross functional partnerships.Experience managing senior leaders.Other Qualifications:Knowledgeable in the areas of globalization, internationalization, and localization systems and processes.Have outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to actively engage and influence partners at all levels of the organization.Possess a strong product mentality and ability to align localization efforts with overall product strategy and company goals.Stay up to date in the latest technology standards & trends regarding localization and globalization.Successfully led teams through transformation initiatives and handled change in a complex environment.Clearly define measurable outcomes to prioritize initiatives and handle incoming demand.Developed strong vendor & partner strategies and relationships.Experience leading distributed and matrixed teams aligned to core business needs.Expect and require innovation from your team. You are comfortable leading a diverse team of domain experts.Lead with passion and conviction and you encourage those same qualities in others.Excel in highly collaborative, creative, analytical, dynamic and data-driven environments.Workday Pay Transparency StatementThe 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, please click here.Primary Location: USA.GA.Atlanta Primary Location Base Pay Range: $211,200 USD - $316,800 USD Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $200,600 USD - $357,600 USDOur 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.Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at Workday about our Employee Referral process!