This is not a traditional product role. As the Workday HCM and Talent Management Product Owner, you will architect the strategic roadmap for our HCM & Talent technology ecosystem. You will play a pivotal role in harmonizing business processes, HCM & Talent workflows, and data architecture to drive informed decision-making and elevate the employee experience.
Serving as the executive-facing product leader for HCM and Talent Management systems, you will sit within HR while operating at the intersection of strategy, technology, and operations. You will own the roadmap end-to-end, influence HR priorities, and help lead delivery within a scaled Agile environment.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives on ownership, brings a strong point of view, and wants to leave a lasting impact on how a growing organization leverages Workday.
What Youââ¬â¢ll Do
Own the Strategy
Collaborate with the stakeholder to evolve the multi-year vision, strategy, and roadmap for HCM and Talent Management technology
Partner with senior HR and business leaders to align product direction with HR priorities and growth goals
Serve as the voice of the business, influencing decisions across HR, IT, Finance, and external partners
Establish and track KPIs to measure product success, adoption, and business impact
Lead Product Execution
Own and prioritize a complex product backlog, balancing strategic initiatives, regulatory needs, and operational improvements
Lead engagement within the Agile Release Train (ART), including PI planning, sprint execution, and release alignment
Translate high-level business needs into clear, actionable user stories and scalable solutions
Ensure high-quality delivery through rigorous testing, validation, and continuous improvement
Drive Integration & Optimization
Oversee the ecosystem of integrations across Workday, payroll, finance, and third-party benefits providers
Continuously evaluate system performance, data integrity, and user experience to identify opportunities for optimization
Champion automation, simplification, and innovation across HCM processes
Elevate the Employee Experience & Governance
Collaborate with the IT team to design solutions that improve the end-to-end employee journey.
Ensure system compliance with regulatory requirements while minimizing operational friction
Proactively identify risks and implement scalable governance and controls
What You Bring
Proven experience owning and driving product strategy in a complex, cross-functional environment
Deep expertise in HCM and Talent Management and supporting technologies
Strong experience with Workday (highly preferred) or similar HCM platforms
Demonstrated success operating within Agile frameworks at scale (SAFe or similar)
Ability to influence senior stakeholders and translate business strategy into technology outcomes
Analytical mindset with a track record of using data to drive decisions and outcomes
What We're Looking For:
Bachelorââ¬â¢s degree or certifications preferred
7+ years of experience in product ownership, HR technology, or related roles
Experience leading enterprise-level initiatives from concept through delivery and optimization preferred
Our Approach to Flexible Work
We operate on a hybrid schedule that balances in-person collaboration with flexibilityââ¬âallowing our teams to stay connected while doing their best work.