About the TeamThe Client Platform team, part of Business Technology (BT) at Workday, is responsible for managing, securing, and optimizing every end-user device across our global workforce. We build the digital foundation that enables employees to work securely and seamlessly from anywhere. Managing a hybrid ecosystem of macOS, Windows, iOS, and Android devices, our team sits at the vital intersection of endpoint management, enterprise security, and employee experience.
About the RoleWe are looking for a dynamic, high-ownership Director of Client Platforms to lead our global endpoint engineering and management organization. Operating with a high sense of urgency, you will drive the strategy, lifecycle, and security posture for thousands of endpoints. You are a decisive leader who excels at cross-functional partnership - working hand-in-hand with Information Security to enforce zero-trust policies, maintain patching cadences, and leverage AI to automate device provisioning, L2 ticket resolution, and fleet compliance.
Responsibilities- Strategic Fleet Management: Define and execute the global hardware, OS, and endpoint management strategy across Apple (macOS/iOS) and PC/Android ecosystems to ensure a premium employee experience without compromising security.
- Security & Vulnerability Partnership: Work in lockstep with the Information Security team to establish, measure, and enforce robust endpoint security baselines, zero-trust access controls, disk encryption, and rapid patching/vulnerability remediation.
- AI & Operational Automation: Leverage AI capabilities and automated workflows to accelerate device onboarding/offboarding, streamline configuration enforcement, and drive intelligent ticket deflection for endpoint-related L2/L3 issues.
- Global Team Leadership: Direct, develop, and scale a high-performing team of endpoint engineers, architects, and platform leads operating across time zones.
- Tooling Architecture & Optimization: Own and optimize our core platform stack, including Jamf Pro, Microsoft Intune, Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) agents, and zero-touch deployment pipelines (Apple Business Manager, Autopilot).
- Vendor & Lifecycle Management: Drive global hardware procurement strategies, manage OEM relationships (Apple, Dell, Lenovo), oversee hardware refresh cycles, and manage software licensing costs to maximize ROI.
About You- Obsessed with Execution: You possess a relentless drive and bias for action. When vulnerability disclosures occur, you act with high urgency to ensure quick compliance and fleet-wide protection.
- Collaborative Partner: You view Security as a core partner. You know how to balance rigorous security compliance with a smooth user experience. You build strong relationships across other BT functions and business organizations.
- Forward-Thinking Innovator: You stay ahead of modern device management trends and actively use AI and scripting automation to remove operational friction and human error.
Basic Qualifications- 10+ years of enterprise IT leadership experience, with at least 4+ years leading global teams focused on client platform engineering, endpoint management, or desktop infrastructure.
- 4+ years of experience managing diverse fleet architectures at scale (25,000+ endpoints across macOS, Windows, iOS, and Android).
- 5+ years of experience with enterprise MDM/UEM platforms, specifically Jamf Pro and Microsoft Intune.
Other Qualifications- Demonstrated track record of partnering with Security teams to meet SLAs on OS/application patching, EDR deployments, and compliance reporting.
- AI domain fluency, including a practical understanding of modern AI capabilities, limitations, governance considerations, and responsible enterprise application.
- Demonstrated experience managing multi-million-dollar IT software budgets and leading complex enterprise vendor negotiations.
- Experience operating within high-growth Bay Area technology companies.
- Expertise in zero-touch deployment models (Apple Business Manager/DEP, Windows Autopilot) and identity integrations (Okta, Entra ID).
- Strong familiarity with regulatory compliance frameworks (SOC2, ISO 27001, HIPAA) and EDR platforms (CrowdStrike, SentinelOne).
Workday Pay Transparency StatementThe annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate's compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday's comprehensive benefits, please click here.
Primary Location: USA.CA.Pleasanton
Primary Location Base Pay Range: $198,700 USD - $298,100 USD
Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $ USD - $298,100 USD
Our Approach to Flexible WorkWith 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.
