Global Project Delivery Director

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 Global Real Estate & Workplace team creates and continuously improves Workday’s productive and safe office environments while supporting our core values and distinction as a great place to work. With this critical contribution to the company in mind, we partner with other Workday departments such as People & Purpose, Business Technology, and Finance to ensure that we are successful in delivering on this goal. We handle every aspect of workplace operations, space analysis and projects, building facilities and maintenance. We capture employee rapport, keep track of office utilization, recommend expansions and / or new locations and coordinate projects for office build-outs and control operating and capital expenses. About the Role As the Global Project Delivery Director, you will oversee Workday’s Capital Project Portfolio. Taking initial concepts through the entire lifecycle of capital projects. You will also lead rigorous management of capital budgets, at the portfolio and individual project level. Your mission is to deliver "Enhanced Experiences" for our Workmates, ensuring that every square foot of our global portfolio fosters engagement, inclusivity, and high performance. You will join a world-class team committed to setting the standard for how we envision, how we build, how we spend, and how we sustain our environments. Responsibilities: Global Capital Project Leadership • Direct the planning, execution, and closing of all global capital construction projects, ensuring they are delivered; per defined scope & quality, on time, and within set budget. • Identify and manage potential project risks, from supply chain disruptions to local regulatory hurdles. • Proactively engage with Workday Real Estate and Strategic Planning Team to influence future investment planning . • Partner directly with Real Estate Portfolio & Strategy team on site selection, ensuring projects meet the need of the Enterprise Location Strategy and workforce plan. • Work closely with Workday’s BT (IT) and Global Workplace Safety teams to ensure that technology solutions (including audio visual, low voltage cabling, access control system) are accurately captured in design • Track upcoming business / investment needs and requirements for real estate projects globally. Develop and manage an 18 – 24 month “look ahead” report of anticipated projects. • Direct all aspects of construction and project management across Workday’s Real Estate & Workplace portfolio. • Periodically review Project Delivery Model and recommend changes to appropriately support Workday needs.  • Partner with