Principal Product Marketing Manager, Workday Data Cloud

Boulder, CO (Unknown)

$155K/yr – $275K/yrSenior Level10+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive global partner marketing for Workday Data Cloud, coordinating GTM with partners and executives to shape joint messaging and events.

  • Must-have: 10-12+ years in enterprise SaaS product/partner marketing and track record in Platform Marketing.
  • Standout: Experience building a comprehensive BOM with conversation guides, pitches, and whitepapers for field enablement.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Strategic GTM & Partner Narrative Leadership
  • Partner GTM Strategy: Work directly with GPO and Data Cloud partners to support and execute comprehensive go-to-market plans and joint messaging.
  • Holistic Value Proposition: Build and evolve the holistic value proposition for partners, ensuring a clear understanding of how Data Cloud enhances the Workday platform ecosystem.
  • Tier 1 Event Strategy: Drive the overall partner strategy and messaging for flagship events, including Workday Rising and Workday DevCon, encompassing keynotes, sessions, and executive narratives.
  • Data Thought Leadership: Develop thought leadership topics and value metrics specifically tailored to the Office of the CIO and Chief Data Officer (CDO).
  • Sales Enablement & Partner Storylining
  • Partner Demo Strategy: Manage high-level demo requirements and storylines with partners to effectively support the Workday field sales organization.
  • Integrated Enablement: Collaborate with Technology and Partner Enablement teams to build a comprehensive "Bill of Materials" (BOM)—including conversation guides, pitch decks, and technical whitepapers—focused on Data Cloud.
  • Content Deliverables: Lead the creation of Workday Data Cloud messaging and core content deliverables to be used across global regions.
  • Market Intelligence & Competitive Positioning

Requirements

  • Years of Experience: 10-12+ years of Product Marketing experience in enterprise software (SaaS).
  • Specialized Marketing Background: Proven track record in Partner Marketing, Platform Marketing, and marketing Enterprise Data Solutions.
  • Technical Fluency: Ability to translate complex cloud architecture, data management, and AI/ML concepts into business value for C-suite executives.
  • Domain Knowledge: Familiarity with ERP, Financials, or HR domain data is highly preferred.
  • Executive Presence: Experience presenting to and influencing senior executive stakeholders and partner leadership.
  • Program Ownership: Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional programs—from partner strategy ideation to global delivery.
  • Collaborative Mindset: A "silo-breaker" who excels at building trust across disparate teams, regions, and external partner organizations.
  • Travel Requirements: Willingness to travel occasionally for Tier 1 events (Rising, DevCon), partner-facing sessions, and internal strategic planning.
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Workday

Workday is a leading provider of enterprise cloud applications for finance and human resources, helping customers adapt and thrive in a changing world. Workday applications for financial management, human resources, planning, spend management, and analytics are built with artificial intelligence and machine learning at the core to help organizations around the world embrace the future of work. Workday is used by more than 10,000 organizations around the world and across industries – from medium-sized businesses to more than 50% of the Fortune 500.

Founded in 2015
Pleasanton, California, USA
27K employees (1,567 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
4.7M
Traffic Source Mix
Search
32.6%
Direct
54.8%
Referral
9.9%
Social
1%
Paid
1.5%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~26.5K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
1,080 (4% of company)
Median Career Experience
20 years
Median Tenure
5.3 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
8

Funding

Total Funding
$2.2B
Last Raise
$2B
Post IPO Equity, 6 months ago

Funding History

  • Sep 2025
    Post IPO Equity • $2B
  • Oct 2011
    Series F • $85M
  • Apr 2009
    Series E • $75M

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