Senior Manager, Collaboration Engineering

Your work days are brighter here.

At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the enterprise software market. And when we began to rise, one thing that really set us apart was our culture. A culture which was driven by our value of putting our people first. And ever since, the happiness, development, and contribution of every Workmate is central to who we are. Our Workmates believe a healthy employee-centric, collaborative culture is the essential mix of ingredients for success in business. That’s why we look after our people, communities and the planet while still being profitable. Feel encouraged to shine, however that manifests: you don’t need to hide who you are. You can feel the energy and the passion, it's what makes us unique. Inspired to make a brighter work day for all and transform with us to the next stage of our growth journey? Bring your brightest version of you and have a brighter work day here.

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About the Team

About the Role

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead and support a collaborative engineering team focused on delivering workplace tools that help everyone do their best work. You’ll shape the roadmap, manage priorities, and foster a positive, growth-oriented team culture.

• We’re looking for someone who brings clarity, helps solve challenges, and spots opportunities to simplify, automate, and scale systems effectively.

Operations & Service Excellence

• Own the delivery of collaboration services, with a focus on reliability, speed, and ease of use. You’ll oversee incident and change management, help resolve critical issues, and implement improvements that reduce recurring problems.

• Use data and feedback to identify what’s working and what needs attention—always aiming to minimize disruptions and create smooth experiences for our teams.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with cross-functional teams like Security, Audit, and End User Services to align on shared goals to ensure high-quality service and secure, scalable solutions that meet company standards.

Governance & Risk

• Support internal and external audits and ensure our collaboration tools meet compliance and risk requirements. You’ll help maintain a secure, well-governed environment for employees.

Team Development

• Help your team grow through clear expectations, coaching, and career development. You’ll foster an inclusive, empowering culture where everyone feels supported and motivated to succeed.

About You

Basic Qualifications

• A degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field—or equivalent practical experience

• 10+ years in IT engineering, with 4+ years in a people leadership role

• Hands-on experience with collaboration tools like Google Workspace, Slack, Microsoft 365, Miro

• Experience leading infrastructure projects and supporting business-critical platforms

• Strong communication and collaboration skills across multiple teams and stakeholders

Other Qualifications

• Highly organized, with a focus on clarity, prioritization, and delivery

• Experience managing operations, incidents, and change in dynamic environments

• Data-driven decision maker with attention to detail

• Committed to continuous improvement across people, tools, and processes

• Passion for inclusive leadership and team well-being

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.

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