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Workday

Principal, Go-to-Market Strategy & Operations

Hybrid

Vancouver, Canada

Senior

Full Time

14-09-2025

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Communication Go Salesforce Workday Strategic thinking Sales CRM Attention to detail Coaching Marketing Project Management

Job Specifications

Your work days are brighter here.

At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the enterprise software market. And when we began to rise, one thing that really set us apart was our culture. A culture which was driven by our value of putting our people first. And ever since, the happiness, development, and contribution of every Workmate is central to who we are. Our Workmates believe a healthy employee-centric, collaborative culture is the essential mix of ingredients for success in business. That's why we look after our people, communities and the planet while still being profitable. Feel encouraged to shine, however that manifests: you don't need to hide who you are. You can feel the energy and the passion, it's what makes us unique. Inspired to make a brighter work day for all and transform with us to the next stage of our growth journey? Bring your brightest version of you and have a brighter work day here.

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About The Team

Join the Evisort AI team at Workday, which powers Document Intelligence AI and Workday's CLM and Contract Intelligence offerings. powering Workday's CLM and Contract Intelligence Offerings. Our mission is to change the way business deals get done.

We build ground breaking AI technology that can read and understand contract language to make every part of the deal-making process from drafting, negotiating, reviewing, approving, or managing the contracts happen faster, better, with reduced risks. We build AI first products, and automate manual work, freeing up our customers time and accelerating their businesses.

You will be joining the Evisort AI team, which functions as a startup within Workday. This is your opportunity to build at the pace of innovation of a startup, while backed by the enormous support and impacting Workday's incredible customer base of 70M+ users.

About The Role

Evisort is seeking a strategic operator and builder to join our team as a Principal, Strategy & Operations - GTM. This is a high-impact role at the intersection of data, execution, and growth strategy.

Evisort operates like a startup--with the urgency, ownership, and scrappiness that comes with it--but within the scale and structure of the Workday ecosystem. This is a unique opportunity for someone who thrives in fast-moving, early-stage environments and is ready to architect and scale the operating model of an AI-native SaaS business entering its next phase of growth.

In this role, you will partner cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, Product, and Finance to design scalable processes, architect the operational infrastructure for our go-to-market teams, and drive execution across key growth initiatives. You'll manage projects end-to-end--from framing the problem to delivering impact--and serve as a thought partner to executives by translating data into clear, actionable insights that guide critical decisions.

We're looking for a sharp, hands-on leader who brings structured thinking, systems design, and analytical rigor to every challenge. If you're energized by building, scaling systems, and helping a company grow with clarity and precision--this role is for you.

About You

You're a proven operator with deep experience across consulting and high-growth SaaS companies--ideally from startup through scale. You've worked alongside executive teams and cross-functional stakeholders to build durable operating rhythms, bring order to ambiguity, and scale complex systems. You know what "great" looks like but can roll up your sleeves to build from scratch.

You bring a deep understanding of SaaS growth models, GTM motions (especially in AI), and key success metrics with the ability to uncover expansion opportunities for growth . You balance attention to detail with strategic thinking, and you know how to use data and structure to move the business forward.

Basic Qualifications

12+ years in business strategy, operations, or consulting with a focus on SaaS, AI, and GTM
Proven success in early-stage startups (Seed/Series A+) and scaling environments
Strong analytical, modeling, and data storytelling skills
Fluency with Excel/Sheets, BI tools (e.g. Looker, Sigma), CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce, Gainsight)
Demonstrated ability to build and optimize business processes and operating cadences
Ownership mentality with strong project management skills and a bias toward execution
Excellent communication and executive presence; able to

About the Company

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 ... Know more