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, its 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.At Workday, we value our candidates’ privacy and data security.  Workday will never ask candidates to apply to jobs through websites that are not Workday Careers.   Please be aware of sites that may ask for you to input your data in connection with a job posting that appears to be from Workday but is not.  In addition, Workday will never ask candidates to pay a recruiting fee, or pay for consulting or coaching services, in order to apply for a job at Workday.About the TeamThe Enterprise Planning &amp; Performance team acts as the connective tissue linking all functions to work towards a shared set of priorities. We own the cycle of planning, executing, and analyzing company progress, translating high-level strategy into tangible actions and measurable results. We are building this capability in a dynamic environment and to support Workday as a newly minted S&amp;P 500 company for its next phase of growth. We embrace an agile mindset, evangelize a data-driven approach, and have a passion for continuous improvement as we navigate evolving challenges and opportunities.About the RoleAs the Principal, Business Operations (Enterprise Performance), you will play a pivotal role in driving accountability on company performance and ensuring successful delivery of Workday’s strategic growth objectives. You will drive executive decision-making through actionable insights, collaborate across functions to drive critical strategic initiatives forward and make a direct impact on Workday’s growth and performance. Job Duties: <ul><li>Monitor and deeply understand business performance across our products and business dimensions to uncover growth opportunities and diagnose root causes</li><li>Drive accountability for strategic outcomes by proactively identifying performance gaps, roadblocks, and risks, and partnering with teams to ensure strategic initiatives deliver their intended impact</li><li>Support executive business reviews (QBRs, MBRs), delivering compelling analysis and insights that focus leadership on the most critical areas requiring attention and corrective action</li><li>Lead high-priority strategic projects to solve complex business problems and guide decision-making through rigorous analysis, research, and actionable insights</li><li>Collaborate with x-functional stakeholders to translate strategic objectives and long-range plans into strategic initiatives with clear, actionable and measurable execution plans</li></ul>About YouBasic Qualifications: <ul><li>8+ years of experience in a strategic or operational role, such as management consulting, corporate strategy, business operations, or product operations</li><li>8+ years of experience influencing executive decisions. You are a master at synthesizing complex information into clear, data-driven narratives and presenting your insights to senior leadership.</li><li>8+ years in business acumen and strategic thinking. You can quickly grasp organizational challenges, connect the dots between disparate issues, and move seamlessly from high-level strategy to operational detail.</li><li>An ability to lead through ambiguity. You are a self-starter who can independently solve conceptual problems, rally cross-functional teams, and deliver results in a dynamic and challenging environment.</li><li>Exceptional collaborative and interpersonal skills. You build strong relationships and have a proven ability to lead complex strategic initiatives by influencing teams and executives without direct authority.</li></ul>​Other Qualifications:<ul><li>Bachelors degree in business administration, finance, or tech field.</li><li>Experience with SaaS and enterprise software products or services</li><li>Experience in technical or quantitative field preferred</li></ul> 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 <a target="_blank" href="http://workdaybenefits.com/us/welcome-to-workday-benefits/prospective-workmates">click here</a>.Primary Location: USA.CA.Pleasanton  Primary Location Base Pay Range: $190,800 USD - $286,200 USD  Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $161,100 USD - $286,200 USD 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 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.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!