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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
At Workday, we believe that the happiness, development, and contribution of every Workmate is central to who we are. As a member of our diverse and skilled North America Presales team, you will sit at the intersection of Sales, Product Management, Consulting, and Marketing. Your mission is to bring the value of Workday solutions to life, showcasing how the office of the CFO and CHRO can be revolutionized through next-generation SaaS planning and consolidation applications.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Workday is looking for a Senior Solution Consultant – Planning to join our Planning Presales team supporting large enterprise diversified industries (DI) customers. You will be a planning subject matter expert who is credible with CFOs and finance leadership, translating complex business problems into compelling vision, value, and solution stories.
You will use your in-depth knowledge of planning, forecasting, and analytics to guide customers across FP&A, workforce and operational planning. You will lead discovery with executive stakeholders, design impactful solution strategies, and deliver high-impact demonstrations that show how Workday Adaptive Planning and the broader Workday platform can transform how our customers plan and run their business.
This is a highly visible, senior presales role requiring outstanding executive presence, storytelling, and selling skills, with a strong bias toward energy, curiosity, and innovation —especially around the role of AI in modern planning and finance.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Lead executive discovery and strategy with CFOs, finance leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders to understand their business model, current planning processes, technology landscape, and strategic priorities.
- Design and deliver compelling demonstrations tailored to large, complex DI enterprises that clearly articulate business value across FP&A, workforce planning, and operational planning.
- Tell a powerful value story that connects business outcomes to Workday’s planning and AI capabilities, driving deal strategy in close partnership with the account team.
- Position Workday as a trusted advisor by bringing best practices in enterprise planning, scenario modeling, and performance management to every customer interaction.
- Showcase AI in context, demonstrating how Workday’s AI and ML capabilities can augment planning, forecasting, and decision-making, and engaging thoughtfully with customer questions and ideas.
- Collaborate closely with Sales to shape opportunity strategy, including qualification, discovery plans, demo strategy, POV/POC approaches, and closing plans.
- Support key sales motions including RFP/RFI responses, value assessments, workshops, executive briefings, and customer references.
- Represent Workday at events such as customer forums, webinars, and industry conferences, speaking credibly about planning transformation for large enterprise DI organizations.
- Mentor and collaborate with peers on demo best practices, industry trends, and planning thought leadership, elevating the broader team.
- Travel up to 50% to engage with customers and partners as needed.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Significant presales, consulting, or finance experience focused on planning, forecasting, or analytics, ideally with large enterprise organizations.
- Demonstrated ability to engage and present to executive audiences (VP/C-level), especially in Finance, and to lead business-focused discovery and solutioning.
- Hands-on experience with enterprise planning tools (e.g., Workday Adaptive Planning or similar solutions) in areas such as FP&A, workforce planning, and/or operational planning.
- Proven presentation and storytelling skills —you can structure a narrative, simplify complexity, and deliver high-energy, memorable demos.
- Strong commercial acumen and selling instincts —you understand sales cycles, can align to value, handle objections, and influence deal outcomes.
- Demonstrated interest in AI and analytics, with the ability to speak credibly about how AI can augment planning, forecasting, and decision-making.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working with diversified industries (e.g., manufacturing, retail, technology, media, business services, or other multi-line, multi-entity enterprises).
- Background in finance, accounting, or consulting supporting CFO organizations.
- Prior experience in SaaS presales or solution consulting.
- Track record of thought leadership (e.g., presenting at events, leading customer roundtables, creating reusable demo content, or publishing insights on planning/AI trends).
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- High energy and enthusiasm —you bring positivity, curiosity, and drive to customer interactions and internal collaboration.
- Executive presence and credibility —you’re comfortable leading the room, guiding discussions, and challenging thinking in a constructive way.
- Continuous learner —especially around AI, analytics, and emerging planning practices, and you enjoy sharing what you learn.
- Collaborative and low-ego —you enjoy teaming with sales, product, services, and other solution consultants to win and serve customers.
COMPENSATION
- Primary Location Base Pay Range: $126,000 USD - $189,000 USD
- Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $126,000 USD - $189,000 USD
The 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.
LOCATION
Primary Location: USA.TX.Home Office
ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS
If performed in Colorado, the pay range for this job is $126,000 USD - $189,000 USD based on min and max pay range for that role if performed in CO.
The application deadline for this role is the same as the posting end date stated as below:
10/01/2026
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 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.
At Workday, we are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive hiring experience where all candidates can fully demonstrate their skills. If you require assistance or an accommodation at any point, please email accommodations@workday.com.
Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at Workday about our Employee Referral process!
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.
INTRODUCTION
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
At Workday, we believe that the happiness, development, and contribution of every Workmate is central to who we are. As a member of our diverse and skilled North America Presales team, you will sit at the intersection of Sales, Product Management, Consulting, and Marketing. Your mission is to bring the value of Workday solutions to life, showcasing how the office of the CFO and CHRO can be revolutionized through next-generation SaaS planning and consolidation applications.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Workday is looking for a Senior Solution Consultant – Planning to join our Planning Presales team supporting large enterprise diversified industries (DI) customers. You will be a planning subject matter expert who is credible with CFOs and finance leadership, translating complex business problems into compelling vision, value, and solution stories.
You will use your in-depth knowledge of planning, forecasting, and analytics to guide customers across FP&A, workforce and operational planning. You will lead discovery with executive stakeholders, design impactful solution strategies, and deliver high-impact demonstrations that show how Workday Adaptive Planning and the broader Workday platform can transform how our customers plan and run their business.
This is a highly visible, senior presales role requiring outstanding executive presence, storytelling, and selling skills, with a strong bias toward energy, curiosity, and innovation —especially around the role of AI in modern planning and finance.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Lead executive discovery and strategy with CFOs, finance leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders to understand their business model, current planning processes, technology landscape, and strategic priorities.
- Design and deliver compelling demonstrations tailored to large, complex DI enterprises that clearly articulate business value across FP&A, workforce planning, and operational planning.
- Tell a powerful value story that connects business outcomes to Workday’s planning and AI capabilities, driving deal strategy in close partnership with the account team.
- Position Workday as a trusted advisor by bringing best practices in enterprise planning, scenario modeling, and performance management to every customer interaction.
- Showcase AI in context, demonstrating how Workday’s AI and ML capabilities can augment planning, forecasting, and decision-making, and engaging thoughtfully with customer questions and ideas.
- Collaborate closely with Sales to shape opportunity strategy, including qualification, discovery plans, demo strategy, POV/POC approaches, and closing plans.
- Support key sales motions including RFP/RFI responses, value assessments, workshops, executive briefings, and customer references.
- Represent Workday at events such as customer forums, webinars, and industry conferences, speaking credibly about planning transformation for large enterprise DI organizations.
- Mentor and collaborate with peers on demo best practices, industry trends, and planning thought leadership, elevating the broader team.
- Travel up to 50% to engage with customers and partners as needed.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Significant presales, consulting, or finance experience focused on planning, forecasting, or analytics, ideally with large enterprise organizations.
- Demonstrated ability to engage and present to executive audiences (VP/C-level), especially in Finance, and to lead business-focused discovery and solutioning.
- Hands-on experience with enterprise planning tools (e.g., Workday Adaptive Planning or similar solutions) in areas such as FP&A, workforce planning, and/or operational planning.
- Proven presentation and storytelling skills —you can structure a narrative, simplify complexity, and deliver high-energy, memorable demos.
- Strong commercial acumen and selling instincts —you understand sales cycles, can align to value, handle objections, and influence deal outcomes.
- Demonstrated interest in AI and analytics, with the ability to speak credibly about how AI can augment planning, forecasting, and decision-making.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working with diversified industries (e.g., manufacturing, retail, technology, media, business services, or other multi-line, multi-entity enterprises).
- Background in finance, accounting, or consulting supporting CFO organizations.
- Prior experience in SaaS presales or solution consulting.
- Track record of thought leadership (e.g., presenting at events, leading customer roundtables, creating reusable demo content, or publishing insights on planning/AI trends).
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- High energy and enthusiasm —you bring positivity, curiosity, and drive to customer interactions and internal collaboration.
- Executive presence and credibility —you’re comfortable leading the room, guiding discussions, and challenging thinking in a constructive way.
- Continuous learner —especially around AI, analytics, and emerging planning practices, and you enjoy sharing what you learn.
- Collaborative and low-ego —you enjoy teaming with sales, product, services, and other solution consultants to win and serve customers.
COMPENSATION
- Primary Location Base Pay Range: $126,000 USD - $189,000 USD
- Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $126,000 USD - $189,000 USD
The 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.
LOCATION
Primary Location: USA.TX.Home Office
ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS
If performed in Colorado, the pay range for this job is $126,000 USD - $189,000 USD based on min and max pay range for that role if performed in CO.
The application deadline for this role is the same as the posting end date stated as below:
10/01/2026
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 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.
At Workday, we are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive hiring experience where all candidates can fully demonstrate their skills. If you require assistance or an accommodation at any point, please email accommodations@workday.com.
Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at Workday about our Employee Referral process!
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.
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Align your credentials to Workday's leadership model
Workday evaluates executive candidates against a blend of enterprise software expertise and cross-functional leadership. Before applying, audit your resume to surface experience with large-scale SaaS transformations, P&L ownership, or platform-level product strategy that maps directly to their business units.
Target roles tied to Workday's core product lines
Executive Management openings at Workday concentrate around HCM, Financials, and Platform. Narrowing your search to these pillars signals strategic fit and increases the likelihood you're entering a hiring funnel where the team has prior experience running visa sponsorship for senior hires.
Clarify sponsorship scope early in recruiter conversations
Workday sponsors H-1B, TN, and Green Card pathways, but coverage varies by role seniority and business unit. Ask the recruiter directly which visa types are in scope for the specific position before investing time in later interview rounds.
Prepare for an EB-2 or EB-3 PERM timeline at offer stage
For Green Card sponsorship, Workday typically initiates the PERM labor certification process through DOL. PERM audits can extend timelines significantly, so negotiate start dates and any H-1B extension bridges with your future manager before you sign.
Use Migrate Mate to surface active Executive Management openings
Workday posts executive roles across multiple channels but doesn't always flag sponsorship eligibility publicly. Search Migrate Mate to filter specifically for Workday Executive Management positions that are open to visa sponsorship, saving time you'd otherwise spend vetting each listing manually.
Document specialty occupation evidence before your H-1B filing
USCIS scrutinizes H-1B petitions for executive roles when the job description is broad. Work with Workday's immigration counsel to gather offer letters, org charts, and internal job architecture documentation that demonstrate the position requires a specific bachelor's-level field of study.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Workday sponsor H-1B visas for Executive Managements?
Yes, Workday sponsors H-1B visas for Executive Management roles. The company works with in-house and external immigration counsel to file H-1B petitions for qualifying senior hires. Because executive job descriptions can be broad, USCIS may request additional evidence that the role meets specialty occupation requirements, so strong documentation prepared before filing is important.
How do I apply for Executive Management jobs at Workday?
Applications go through Workday's careers portal. You can also find Executive Management openings filtered by visa sponsorship eligibility on Migrate Mate, which makes it easier to identify which specific roles are open to sponsored candidates. Once you apply, expect a multi-stage process involving recruiter screening, panel interviews with senior leadership, and a business case or executive presentation round.
Which visa types does Workday commonly use for Executive Management roles?
Workday sponsors H-1B and TN visas for nonimmigrant work authorization, with TN available to Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying management or specialty occupations. For permanent residence, Workday supports EB-2 and EB-3 pathways through the PERM labor certification process administered by DOL. F-1 OPT and CPT sponsorship is less common at the executive level but has been used for early-career transitions into junior management tracks.
What qualifications does Workday expect for Executive Management candidates?
Workday's Executive Management roles typically require a bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field such as business, engineering, computer science, or finance, combined with substantial experience leading teams or functions within enterprise software or cloud technology environments. Candidates are assessed on their ability to operate in a matrixed organization, drive revenue or product outcomes, and influence cross-functional stakeholders at scale.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take for a Workday Executive Management offer?
For H-1B transfers from another employer, USCIS portability rules allow you to start working once the petition is filed, not after approval. Standard H-1B processing takes three to six months, while USCIS premium processing reduces that to 15 business days. If Green Card sponsorship is part of your offer, the PERM labor certification stage alone can take 12 to 18 months before the I-140 petition is filed.