Principal Product Executive Communications

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. Serve as a trusted, strategic communications advisor to Workday's SVP, Product—helping shape and amplify his voice across internal and external audiences .

Posted 4/30/2026full-timePleasanton • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $166,300 - $249,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a trusted, strategic communications advisor to Workday's SVP, Product—helping shape and amplify his voice across internal and external audiences
Develop and drive integrated executive communications plans that span internal and external channels—built collaboratively with key business stakeholders, tied to measurable outcomes, and continuously tracked and refined to ensure they effectively deliver on Workday's product strategy and messaging priorities
Translate complex product strategy, AI innovation, and technology roadmap priorities into clear, compelling narratives for a wide range of audiences—from technical experts to business leaders and general audiences
Build a passion and knowledge for Workday’s HR, Finance and Planning applications, and their unique impact on industries worldwide, including Workday’s vision for agentic HR and Finance
Help simplify sophisticated concepts—including agentic AI, machine learning, and SaaS platform strategy—into messaging that is clear, relevant, and actionable for different audiences
Write and develop a wide range of executive communications, including presentations, keynote content, speaking remarks, thought leadership blogs, and leadership messaging across channels
Support major executive moments—including product keynotes, company meetings, town halls, customer events, analyst briefings, industry speaking opportunities, and executive conversations such as fireside chats and panel discussions
Own the LinkedIn strategy and content program for Workday's SVP, Product—building a consistent cadence of timely, high-impact posts that reflect his voice, amplify key product and AI moments, and extend Workday's market narrative, developed in close partnership with Workday's social team
Partner closely with executive leadership teams, chiefs of staff, and other key stakeholders to prepare the executive for high-impact communications moments
Collaborate closely with Employee Communications, PR and AR, Product Marketing, Marketing, and Events teams to ensure alignment across Workday's narrative
Partner with design teams to guide the development of compelling visuals and slides that enhance executive presentations and engage audiences

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 15 years of experience in corporate communications, executive communications, or a related role within a technology company
Demonstrated experience supporting senior product executives on communications strategy and messaging—both externally to the market and internally to a large organization
Demonstrable, in-depth knowledge of AI concepts—including generative and agentic AI—and SaaS trends and innovations, beyond general technology knowledge
Demonstrable ability to understand complex technology and translate it into compelling stories for a wide range of audiences, from technical experts to the general public
Proven experience developing executive presentations, keynotes, and speaking engagements, including storyline development, script writing, and guiding visuals
Exceptional writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate complex ideas into clear, engaging narratives across a broad spectrum of multimedia channels
Sophisticated, hands-on understanding of how, where, and why to use AI—with proven experience applying a range of tools to accelerate executive communications work and raise the quality of output.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Workday Bonus Plan
role-specific commission/bonus
annual refresh stock grants
flexible work arrangements

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Hard Skills & Tools

executive communicationscommunications strategystorytellingscript writingpresentation developmentkeynote content creationAI conceptsSaaS trendsvisual storytellingnarrative development

Soft Skills

strategic advisingcollaborationwriting skillscommunication skillssimplification of complex conceptsaudience engagementstakeholder managementcreativityadaptabilityleadership