Director, Change Enablement & UX (Business Technology)
Workday· enterprise· HR/Payroll Software· Oct 6, 2026 · 21d ago
USA, CA, Pleasanton
In office
Full-time
Director
$207K–$311K
10+ years exp
Job description
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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
Business Technology (BT) is seeking a Director of BT Change Enablement and User Experience (UX) to lead the strategy and execution of change management and user experience practices across the organization's technology initiatives. This leader will unify change enablement and user experience into a single, cohesive function, ensuring that every technology investment is evaluated and delivered through the lens of the end-to-end Workmate experience — from how a change is communicated and adopted, to how intuitive and effective the resulting tools feel to use every day.
This is a high-visibility leadership role that sits at the intersection of technology delivery, organizational change management, and user-centered design — driving how the company enables its workforce to successfully adopt new systems, processes, and digital experiences.
About the Role
Key Responsibilities
Unified Change Enablement & UX Leadership
Lead change enablement and user experience as one integrated function, rather than parallel disciplines, ensuring consistent strategy, governance, and prioritization across both
Own the end-to-end Workmate experience perspective for all major BT-led technology programs — treating adoption readiness and usability as two sides of the same outcome, not separate workstreams
Establish a shared operating model, roadmap, and success metrics that connect change management milestones with UX quality and satisfaction indicators
Ensure decisions in one discipline (e.g., a rollout timeline or communication plan) are made with full visibility into the other (e.g., usability testing results or design readiness)
Change Enablement Strategy & Execution
Partner with program and project leaders to assess change impacts, build stakeholder readiness plans, and drive adoption across the organization
Develop and lead communication plans, training strategies, and organizational readiness assessments for large-scale technology rollouts
Define and track adoption metrics and success criteria to measure the effectiveness of change initiatives
User Experience Leadership
Set the vision and standards for user experience (UX) across internal business technology platforms and tools, anchored in a holistic view of the Workmate journey
Lead UX research, journey mapping, and usability testing to ensure technology solutions meet the real needs of Workmates
Collaborate with product owners, engineering, and design teams to embed user-centered design principles into the technology delivery lifecycle
Champion a culture of continuous improvement based on Workmate feedback and experience data
Leadership & Stakeholder Management
Build, mentor, and lead a combined team of change management and UX professionals operating as a single function
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior BT and business leadership on change readiness, risk, and user experience strategy
Partner cross-functionally with HR, Communications, Training, IT, and business unit leaders — including Workmate Experience teams — to align change and UX efforts with broader organizational goals
Influence and drive alignment across diverse stakeholder groups, including senior executives
Governance & Continuous Improvement
Establish scalable, unified change management and UX methodologies, tools, and playbooks for use across the BT organization
Monitor industry trends and best practices in organizational change management and enterprise UX, incorporating them into internal practices
Report on program health, adoption outcomes, and Workmate satisfaction to executive stakeholders as a single, connected narrative
What Success Looks Like Change enablement and UX operate as one seamless function with shared goals, not siloed efforts
Technology programs achieve high user adoption rates and measurable business value post-launch
Workmates experience smoother transitions during major system and process changes, paired with intuitive, well-designed tools
A mature, unified change and UX practice is embedded across the BT organization, with the overall Workmate experience as its north star
About You
Basic Qualifications:
10 years of experience in change management, organizational effectiveness, or user experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
Bachelor s degree in a relevant field (Business, Organizational Development, HR, Design, or related); advanced degree a plus
Other Qualifications:
Proven track record leading change management for large-scale enterprise technology implementations (e.g., ERP, HCM, CRM systems)
Strong understanding of UX principles, design thinking, and human-centered design methodologies
Demonstrated ability to bridge and unify traditionally separate disciplines (e.g., change management and UX) into a cohesive, outcomes-driven function
Excellent executive communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills
Experience building and leading high-performing teams
Change management certification (e.g., Prosci, ACMP)
Experience with Workday or other major enterprise platforms
Background in Business Technology, IT, or a shared services/enterprise technology organization
Experience establishing a Center of Excellence for change management or UX
Familiarity with the Workmate experience ecosystem and how it connects to technology adoption
Workday Pay Transparency Statement
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Primary Location: USA.CA.Pleasanton
Primary Location Base Pay Range: $207,300 USD - $310,900 USD
Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $175,000 USD - $310,900 USD
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