M&A Integration, Director

Workday • Pleasanton, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

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 Acquisition Integration team is responsible for the integration of acquired companies into Workday. The team is actively involved in the deal process from pre acquisition diligence and planning through post acquisition program management, execution and governance. Given the multi-dimensional nature of acquisitions, we are seeking an experienced results oriented leader with the ability to influence and advise across functions to drive shared objectives and detailed plans. About the Role This position offers an opportunity to lead the critical acquisition integration planning and execution responsibilities of future Workday acquisitions. The role will have influence and accountability working alongside functional leaders in the design, prioritization and execution of key activities throughout the lifecycle of a deal. The Acquisition Integration Director demonstrates high proficiency in strategy facilitation, cross functional decision making, overall program management and exhibits operational depth across integration related subject areas. This role will partner with business leaders and integration specialists in product, technology, sales, services, finance, people & purpose, and other business functions. Important note: In contrast to a functionally specific integration position where work involves integration of a single function, this is an ideal role for an integration specialist whose competence is cross functional, bringing to bear one’s ability to translate broad business strategy into an execution plan for multiple functions.

Requirements

• 8+ years of direct experience in M&A execution and integration.
• 8+ years of experience in leading complex integration programs.
• Experience working in corporate development, integration strategy, or corporate operations for a publicly traded company or relevant integration consulting experience
• Ability to work cross functionally and influence team members.
• Possess strong and effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to customize approach for a variety of audiences.
• Commanding knowledge of end to end corporate development activities and proven track record to facilitate sophisticated and time sensitive decisions.
• Equally proficient in ability to distill sophisticated data and details and translate them into appropriate messages.
• Flexible and adaptable with the ability to work in an ambiguous M&A environment.
• Excellent change skills and a strong desire to use them daily.
• Ability to optimize relationships, build trust, and turn insights into actionable items.

Responsibilities

• Active participant in diligence of target company in order to design and lead integration planning in alignment with the overall business strategy
• Build and lead a holistic integration plan in partnership with the deal sponsor and functional leaders to achieve the deal’s strategic imperatives
• Objectively assess risk and create effective mitigation plans throughout the deal lifecycle
• Partner with communication teams to ensure an effective internal and external change program is in place
• Act as a liaison with the acquired company to facilitate effective alignment with Workday and readiness for integration across all functional areas
• Drive alignment across key partners and all functional teams
• Build a repeatable M&A and integration practice that continually improves, simplifies and speeds Workday’s overall performance
• Measure performance to deal objectives both during and after the integration period and partner with management for accurate alignment where needed.
• Conduct ad-hoc qualitative and quantitative analyses of feedback data to draw salient insights and actions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees