Principal, Partner Enablement

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

We are seeking an innovative team member to serve as a Principal, Partner Enablement Program Manager. In this high-impact role, you will bridge the gap between strategy and execution, ensuring that our Workday sales, services and innovation partners and our Global Partner Organization (GPO) don t just have information—they have a competitive advantage.

You will work at the intersection of people, process, and performance, turning complex product roadmaps into scalable, AI-driven enablement that accelerates partner ramp time and drives global revenue. Your goal is "simplicity at scale" to accelerate partner readiness and improve partner performance globally.

About You

Basic Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Sales/Partner Enablement in a global SaaS company with direct sales enablement delivery and facilitation responsibilities.
• Experience designing and scaling enablement programs across multiple partner types (i.e. GSIs, System Integrators & ISVs) within a matrixed organization.
• Working knowledge of adult learning principles and modern learning technology, including AI roleplay and AI learning tools.

Other Qualifications

• The
  
  Experience:
  
  You have a proven track record in Enterprise Software (SaaS) sales and partner enablement. You understand the nuances of a complex, matrixed partner ecosystem.
• The Mindset:
  You are a "clarity creator" who thrives in ambiguity. You don t just identify problems; you build the frameworks to solve them.
• Influence Without Authority:
  You are an expert at navigating a matrixed organization, building consensus across cross-functional teams to hit aggressive global goals.
• Technical Savvy & Outcome Based:
  You understand adult learning principles and how to leverage modern tech stacks (and AI) to make learning stick.
• High EQ:
  You are an exceptional communicator capable of facilitating high-stakes sessions with executive audiences while maintaining strong, empathetic relationships across the field.

Workday Pay Transparency Statement

The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process.

Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits, please .

Primary

Location:

Office

Primary Location Base Pay Range: $164,200 USD - $246,200 USD

Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $148,500 USD - $263,800 USD

Additional Considerations:

If performed in Colorado, the pay range for this job is $156,300 - $234,500 USD based on min and max pay range for that role if performed in CO.

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