Global Project Delivery Director

Workday • Pleasanton, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Global Project Delivery Director oversees Workday’s global capital project portfolio, taking projects from initial concepts through completion. The role leads portfolio- and project-level capital budget management and delivers workplace environments intended to foster engagement, inclusivity, and high performance. The Director works with Global Real Estate & Workplace and cross-functional partners to plan, deliver, and hand off projects, while ensuring capital investments support Workday’s enterprise location strategy and workforce plan.

The role is accountable for global project delivery, capital budgeting and forecasting, vendor agreements, project systems and processes, cost efficiency, and reporting to executive leadership. It also champions workplace sustainability by aligning new builds and major retrofits with corporate ESG goals and pursuing LEED and WELL certifications across the global portfolio. The position uses Workday’s Flex Work approach, with at least half of each quarter spent in an office or in the field, depending on the role.

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in global real estate or construction management, including at least 10 years in a leadership capacity.
• Proven track record managing global capital budgets of $100 million or more.
• Financial analysis experience and familiarity with accounting and financial concepts for real estate, capital projects, and operating expenses.
• LEED AP and WELL AP credentials.
• Global mindset and experience navigating international construction laws, labor markets, and design standards.
• Proven ability to inspire cross-functional teams and influence C-suite stakeholders.
• Experience with global projects, specifically in Asia Pacific Japan and EMEA.
• Administrative ability, technical background, and project responsibility experience.
• Strong team leadership and ability to lead internal and external team meetings.
• Strong proficiency with project management tools and technology.
• Strong internal and client relationship management and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral, presentation, and written communication skills, and professional presence.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (listed as preferred).
• Experience with Procore, eBuilder, AutoCAD, or BIM 360.

Responsibilities

• Direct the planning, execution, and closeout of global capital construction projects, ensuring delivery within defined scope, quality, schedule, and budget.
• Identify and manage project risks, including supply chain disruptions and local regulatory hurdles.
• Engage with Real Estate and Strategic Planning to influence future investment planning.
• Partner with Real Estate Portfolio & Strategy on site selection, ensuring projects align with enterprise location strategy and workforce plans.
• Work with Business Technology and Global Workplace Safety to capture technology requirements, including audiovisual, low-voltage cabling, and access control systems, in project designs.
• Track upcoming business and investment needs for global real estate projects and develop an 18–24-month anticipated-project look-ahead report.
• Direct construction and project management across the Real Estate & Workplace portfolio.
• Review the Project Delivery Model periodically and recommend changes to support Workday’s needs.
• Coordinate with Safety & Security, FP&A, Workplace Operations, Business Technology, and other internal teams to ensure seamless project handoffs.
• Own the global capital budget and provide accurate forecasting, tracking, and reporting to executive leadership.
• Improve cost efficiency without compromising design integrity or the Workmate experience.
• Negotiate and manage master service agreements with global architects, general contractors, and consultants.
• Ensure project schedules and budgets are developed and maintained using existing processes, tools, and templates.
• Identify efficiencies and technology enhancements in project management to improve stakeholder insights.
• Report project status on costs against budget and timelines against plan.
• Analyze service value, renegotiate vendor contracts where appropriate, and develop metrics to determine when cost reductions are required while maintaining service levels.
• Own systems and processes for collecting, processing, analyzing, and storing Capital Project Delivery data.
• Monitor industry trends in systems, tools, and practices to improve process efficiency.
• Champion workplace sustainability and ensure new builds and major retrofits meet or exceed corporate ESG goals.
• Develop strategies for projects to achieve and maintain LEED and WELL certifications across the global portfolio.
• Lead internal and external team meetings and build strong cross-functional and executive stakeholder relationships.

Benefits

• May be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus.
• May be eligible for annual refresh stock grants.
• Comprehensive benefits are referenced, but specific benefits are not listed in the job description.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed