Sr. Director, AI Strategy and Product Management

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.

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

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

Nice to have

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

Benefits

Workday Bonus Plan or role-specific commission/bonus; annual refresh stock grants; comprehensive benefits; flexible schedule