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Senior Director, Corporate Development

Workday · USA, CA, Pleasanton · On-site

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About Workday

Experience a new way to work with Sana and agentic AI from Workday. Backed by Greylock, NEA and Menlo.

About the role

The Senior Director, Corporate Development will lead transaction activities ranging from identifying, evaluating and driving public and private company acquisitions, minority investments and other critical initiatives. Lead and support corporate development transactions through all phases of the transaction lifecycle

What they're looking for

  • 15+ years of proven leadership experience in the M&A technology sector (preferably enterprise software), including corporate development, investment banking, and/or private equity experience
  • Proven track record in buy-side M&A, corporate strategy and/or strategic finance (end to end transaction lifecycle)
  • Strong financial modeling and valuation skills
  • Hands-on deal leadership experience
  • Strong leadership and program management skills with the ability to work and build consensus with multiple cross-functional teams
  • Self-starter with flexibility to work on multiple projects simultaneously and adjust near-term role to business needs
More about this role

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.

Workday’s Corporate Development team is responsible for driving...

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