Sr. Director, AI Strategy and Product Management

Workday•Pleasanton, CA

6d•$220,400 - $408,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr. Director, AI Strategy and Product Management role is accountable for guiding and driving our organization's AI initiatives. This role requires a deep understanding of artificial intelligence, data science, and business strategy. This experienced and innovative individual will be responsible for defining, implementing, and scaling AI-driven solutions that align with Workday's objectives, ensuring a competitive edge in the market for our corporate and business functions. Beyond driving AI capability rollouts, this role will serve as a key catalyst in building, scaling, and maturing the overall Product Management muscle across Business Technology (BT). You will help establish product management standards, elevate functional discipline, and champion an outcome-driven, product-centric mindset throughout the broader BT organization.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in AI, data science, or related field.
10+ years of experience building, scaling, or maturing Product Management practices and disciplines within a Business Technology (BT) or enterprise IT environment.
5+ years of experience in a strategic leadership role.
5+ years of experience developing and implementing AI strategies within a corporate environment.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex AI concepts to non-technical customers.
Proven track record of developing and implementing AI strategies in a corporate environment.
Experience working with cross-functional teams and managing complex projects.
Deep understanding of AI technologies, machine learning models, and data analytics.
Familiarity with AI/ML frameworks and tools (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn).
Knowledge of data governance, data privacy, and AI ethics.
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Business Administration, or a related field (PhD is a plus).

Nice To Haves

Experience in the technology and software industry is preferred.
PhD is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop and articulate a clear AI strategy that aligns with overall business goals and drives competitive advantage.
Create and manage an AI roadmap that is consistently updated with capability rollouts, prioritizing initiatives based on potential business impact, feasibility, and resource availability.
Spearhead efforts to build and mature product management practices across Business Technology (BT).
Standardize frameworks, elevate product leadership capabilities, and instill an outcome-focused, product-led culture across technology initiatives.
Collaborate closely with key stakeholders, including product, engineering, data science, and business units, to ensure seamless integration of AI initiatives and product practices across the organization.
Stay up-to-date on AI trends, emerging technologies, and industry best practices.
Identify new AI opportunities and innovative solutions that can be applied to enhance business operations and customer experience.
Lead and mentor a team of AI Product Managers and AI Architects as well as leverage AI specialists, data scientists, and engineers.
Foster a culture of product excellence, innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
Establish metrics and KPIs to assess the effectiveness and ROI of AI initiatives.
Continuously monitor, evaluate, and optimize AI strategies to maximize value.
Ensure all AI applications adhere to ethical standards, regulatory requirements, and data privacy laws.
Advocate for responsible AI usage within the organization.
Identify and manage relationships with external AI vendors, partners, and consultants to leverage external expertise and technologies.
Oversee the budget for AI projects, ensuring cost-effectiveness and alignment with financial goals.