Senior Manager, Collaboration Engineering

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 At Workday we value our candidates privacy and data security Workday will never ask candidates to apply to jobs through websites that are not Workday Careers Please be aware of sites that may ask for you to input your data in connection with a job posting that appears to be from Workday but is not In addition Workday will never ask candidates to pay a recruiting fee or pay for consulting or coaching services in order to apply for a job at Workday About the Team We re growing our Information Technology team at Workday and excited to expand our presence in Pune As a Senior Manager of our Collaboration and Engineering teams you ll help shape the way our global workforce connects and collaborates Our team is responsible for delivering and supporting tools like Slack Google Workspace Microsoft 365 Miro Smartsheet and more ensuring a smooth secure and intuitive experience for every employee You ll lead a skilled team of engineers collaborate closely with global partners especially in the US and work with vendors to drive innovation and reliability We value data-driven thinking teamwork and a strong focus on user experience If you re passionate about building scalable systems that empower people this is the team for you About the Role Leadership Strategy Lead and support a collaborative engineering team focused on delivering workplace tools that help everyone do their best work You ll shape the roadmap manage priorities and foster a positive growth-oriented team culture We re looking for someone who brings clarity helps solve challenges and spots opportunities to simplify automate and scale systems effectively Operations Service Excellence Own the delivery of collaboration services with a focus on reliability speed and ease of use You ll oversee incident and change management help resolve critical issues and implement improvements that reduce recurring problems Use data and feedback to identify what s working and what needs attention always aiming to minimize disruptions and create smooth experiences for our teams Stakeholder Collaboration Work closely with cross-functional teams like Security Audit and End User Services to align on shared goals to ensure high-quality service and secure scalable solutions that meet company standards Governance Risk Support internal and external audits and ensure our collaboration tools meet compliance and risk requirements You ll help maintain a secure well-governed environment for employees Team Development Help your team grow through clear expectations coaching and career development You ll foster an inclusive empowering culture where everyone feels supported and motivated to succeed About You Basic Qualifications A degree in Computer Science IT or related field or equivalent practical experience 10 years in IT engineering with 4 years in a people leadership role Hands-on experience with collaboration tools like Google Workspace Slack Microsoft 365 Miro Experience leading infrastructure projects and supporting business-critical platforms Strong communication and collaboration skills across multiple teams and stakeholders Other Qualifications Highly organized with a focus on clarity prioritization and delivery Experience managing operations incidents and change in dynamic environments Data-driven decision maker with attention to detail Committed to continuous improvement across people tools and processes Passion for inclusive leadership and team well-being Our Approach to Flexible Work With Flex Work we re combining the best of both worlds in-person time and remote Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections maintain a strong community and do their best work We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways so rather than a number of required days in-office each week we simply spend at least half 50 of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers prospects and partners depending on role This means you ll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business team and personal needs while being intentional to make the most of time spent together Those in our remote home office roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter Are you being referred to one of our roles If so ask your connection at Workday about our Employee Referral process