Principal, Workplace Portfolio & Analytics

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 The Global Real Estate & Workplace team creates and continuously improves Workday’s productive and safe office environments while supporting our core values and distinction as a great place to work. With this critical contribution to the company in mind, we partner with other Workday departments to ensure that we are successful in delivering on this goal. About the Role The Principal, Workplace Portfolio & Analytics will report directly to the Sr. Director, Workplace Strategy & Portfolio Performance, and will play a critical role in advising on real estate decisions around the world.  Leveraging AI, financial modeling, market data, and financial acumen, you will derive insights and make recommendations that optimize the real estate portfolio, driving better financial outcomes for Workday.  This role requires a focus on solving unique challenges by considering the overarching Workplace strategy, Workday's culture, and stakeholder needs. Responsibilities: Forecasting Demand: support annual capital and operating budget planning by forecasting real estate investment needs and managing project gating processes. Stakeholder management: directly partner with FP&A, Lease Administration, Lease Transactions, and key business partners to determine best financial outcomes for Workday through various Real Estate Transactions. Advise & Partner: Provide insights, thought partnership, and scenario planning to the Lease Transactions Team, supporting landlord and stakeholder negotiations, and complex occupier engagements. Act as an advisor to leadership, distilling complex datasets into high-impact narratives that steer regional investment strategies and operational pivots. Data Stewardship: Drive accurate outcomes by ensuring that dashboards and AI models are fueled by…