Services Executive - Higher Education & Government

**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** Workday is the leader in enterprise\-class, software\-as\-a\-service (SaaS) Human Capital Management and Financial Management solutions for running global businesses. As a Workday Senior Services Executive for our Professional Services organization, you will be tasked with planning, management, and execution of all Professional Services business development activities in your area. You will be a key team member of the Workday Field Services team, working alongside the Workday Account Executives, driving Workday Subscription sales and Workday Deployment Sales across Workday’s Higher Education market segment. **About the Role** Services Executives within our Higher Education \& Government Professional Services organization are the key conduit between the dynamic Professional Services organization and the burgeoning Field Sales organization. They are integral to the continued growth and contributions of our Higher Education and State \& Local Government business unit. You will use your experience with consulting sales and project delivery to help Higher Education and State \& Local Government customers put together a plan for a successful project, including resources, timeline, and costs. You’ll employ effective selling strategies to successfully position Workday’s SaaS Solutions and technologies as the cost effective, modern alternative, and become a specialist in Workday’s innovative deployment methodology. You will work closely with Workday ecosystem Partners to help them plan projects for our customers’ success and grow their business. If you have a stellar consulting delivery and sales track record, are a self\-starter, and love working in a dynamic environment, then Workday is the place for you. * Create and manage complex Deal Strategies. * Understand the competitive