Senior Director, Global Tax Planning

About the role

We are a team of dedicated tax professionals, driven by Workday's core values and a commitment to operational excellence. We are focused on value creation through an AI-first mindset, leveraging automation and strategic, compliant tax planning to propel the business forever forward. As Workday continues its growth journey, we are enthusiastic about navigating the increasing complexity of the global tax landscape. We foster a collaborative culture that champions VIBE (Value Inclusion, Belonging, and Equity for All), where we work hard, have fun, and maintain a commitment to employee wellbeing and work-life balance. We are seeking a high-urgency, forward-thinking Senior Director of Global Tax Planning to lead, elevate, and operationalize our global tax planning and M&A functions. This leader will be directly responsible for both high-level global strategy and hands-on technical modeling. We are looking for a seasoned professional with a good mix of industry and professional services firm experience with the skills to jump right in and make a difference. The ideal candidate will champion a modern, technology-forward operating model that utilizes advanced AI and automation to scale the function efficiently. This role manages a specialized cross-border team and requires an individual with a strong delivery mindset to ensure complex tax strategies are executed seamlessly and aligned with the company's broader commercial and financial objectives.