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Director of Strategic Initiatives - (US Federal)
Workday INC · 🇺🇸 3 Locations
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 255 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 103 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Workday INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “Director - GTM Business Applications, Engage” (Computer and Information Systems Managers) in NC: $209k–$209k, median $209k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Workday INC
The US Department of Labor certified 255 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 103 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
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 Workday's General Manager for Government is seeking an experienced leader to serve as Director of Strategic Initiatives. This role will drive critical initiatives, ensure operational excellence, and strengthen communication both within Workday and with our Federal customer base. About the Role This role will support one or more direct or indirect contracts with the U.S. Federal Government which, due to federal government security requirements, mandates that all Workday personnel working on the contracts be United States citizens (naturalized or native). Strategic Thinking & Communications • Act as a primary point of coordination with Workday Parent, Customers, Customer Success, and Implementation teams to ensure Federal-specific commitments, risks, and dependencies are visible and well-managed throughout the customer lifecycle. • Partner closely with Engineering and Technical Product leadership to ensure Federal compliance, security, and mission requirements are reflected early in technical roadmap and architecture decisions. • Define and communicate the strategic direction of Workday's Government industry initiatives for Federal. • Serve as the customer advocate within Workday's product organizations, engaging directly with customers to help shape future growth priorities. • Partner with Federal Product & Compliance and Industry Strategy teams to serve as the Federal subject-matter authority — supporting sales, planning and operating Federal industry-specific customer advisory councils, and supporting analyst relations. Long-Range Planning & Execution • Own budget planning and tracking for Federal strategic initiatives — partnering with Finance and the GM to build the annual budget, monitor spend against plan, and reallocate resources as priorities shift. • Advise on and co-define Federal growth initiatives through strategic planning forums and financial reviews. • Respond to shifting market dynamics by developing alternate strategic options for the Federal team. • Support Product Lifecycle governance for Federal-specific capabilities — from intake and prioritization through GA and sunset — ensuring compliance, security, and customer requirements are embedded at each stage. • Partner with Workday's Partner organization to ensure Federal partners (systems integrators, resellers, and implementation partners) are aligned on strategy, enablement, and delivery expectations. • Own portfolio-level visibility across Federal strategic initiatives: prioritizing investments, tracking execution against milestones, and reporting status and risk to GM and senior leaders