Workday

SeniorDirector,GlobalDesign,Construction&WorkplaceSustainability

$0–0k Pleasanton, California, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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The Brief

“Senior Director, Global Design, Construction & Workplace Sustainability at Workday. Skills: Global design, Construction management, Workplace sustainability, Capital projects. Oversee capital projects lifecycle. Create enhanced experiences”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver projects on time; Deliver projects within scope; Deliver projects above quality standards; Foster engagement; Foster inclusivity; Foster high performance; Meet or exceed ESG goals

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Risk mitigation

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

18 month look ahead report, Global capital project leadership, Financial stewardship, Capital budgeting, Vendor management, Innovative global design, Sustainability and wellness excellence, Environmental impact

Nice to Have

AI integration in smart buildings

What You'll Do.

Oversee capital projects lifecycle

Create enhanced experiences

Lead project managers and designers

Plan global capital construction projects

Execute global capital construction projects

Close global capital construction projects

Align real estate portfolio with goals

Manage global expansion efforts

Manage global optimization efforts

Identify project risks

Support business goals

Meet local department needs

Track real estate project needs

Develop 18 month look ahead report

Manage 18 month look ahead report

Partner on site selection

Ensure projects meet Enterprise Location Strategy

Ensure projects meet workforce plan

Direct construction management

Direct project management

Review staffing levels

Recommend staffing changes

Partner with internal teams

Ensure seamless handoff of projects

Lead project management team

Own global capital budget

Provide accurate forecasting

Drive cost-efficiency

Negotiate master service agreements

Manage master service agreements

Develop project schedules

Maintain project schedules

Identify efficiencies

Identify technology enhancements

Provide project status reports

Reduce facilities unit costs

Maintain service levels

Analyze service value

Renegotiate vendor contracts

Develop metrics for reductions

Lead global design team

Create workplace environments

Prioritize employee engagement

Prioritize holistic wellness

Stay ahead of industry trends

Ensure offices remain cutting-edge

Ensure cohesive brand look and feel

Respect local cultural nuances

Design offices to Workday standards

Build offices to Workday standards

Act as sustainability champion

Ensure builds meet ESG goals

Ensure retrofits meet ESG goals

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner with other Workday departments; Partner with People & Purpose; Partner with Business Technology; Partner with Finance; Partner with Safety & Security; Partner with FP&A; Partner with Workplace Operations; Partner with Business Technology

Communication Scope

Oral communication; Presentation skills; Written communication

Process & Methodology

Project management, Capital budgeting, Roadmap planning, Vendor management

Full Job Description

**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 Global Real Estate & Workplace team creates and continuously improves Workday’s productive and safe office environments while supporting our core values and distinction as a great place to work. With this critical contribution to the company in mind, we partner with other Workday departments such as People & Purpose, Business Technology, and Finance to ensure that we are successful in delivering on this goal. We handle every aspect of workplace operations, space analysis and projects, building facilities and maintenance. We capture employee rapport, keep track of office utilization, recommend expansions and / or new locations and coordinate projects for office build-outs and control operating and capital expenses. **About the Role** As the Senior Director, Global Design, Construction & Workplace

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