Product Owner (Workday)
Posted 1 week ago by Insight Global
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Workday Product Owner involves managing the delivery of key HR processes within a global agile Core HR team at a leading consulting firm. The position requires extensive experience with Workday and HR processes, as well as strong organizational skills to manage competing priorities. The Product Owner will collaborate with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with the roadmap and maintain delivery momentum. This position is fully remote within the UK, working standard local hours.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the squad’s backlog to ensure timely delivery of enhancements, bug fixes, and feature rollouts.
- Collaborate closely with the current Product Owner to understand existing plans, initiatives, and stakeholder needs.
- Act as the voice of the customer and business, coordinating with stakeholders and cross-functional product teams.
- Coordinate across teams to keep deliverables on track, clarify requirements, and make trade-off decisions.
- Ensure adherence to agile practices and contribute to a collaborative squad culture.
- Participate in sprint ceremonies and support ongoing performance feedback within the squad.
Key Skills:
- 7-10 years of experience as a Core HR product owner, specifically with Workday.
- Expertise in HR processes and Workday capabilities (Core HR, Absence, and Mobility).
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
- Experience managing technical and functional stakeholders.
- Strong knowledge of agile methodologies.
- Workday implementation experience (nice to have).
Salary (Rate): £48.00/hour
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- 7-10 years of experience as a Core HR product owner, specifically with Workday
- Expertise in HR processes and Workday capabilities (Core HR, Absence, and Mobility)
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to juggle multiple workstreams
- Experience managing technical and functional stakeholders
- Strong knowledge of agile methodologies
NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Workday implementation experience
JOB DESCRIPTION
Day to Day
Insight Global is seeking a Workday Product Owner to join a top global consulting firm. This firm delivers solutions through innovative management consulting, technology, and corporate & digital ventures. The product owner will be joining a global agile Core HR team and will be responsible for supporting the ongoing delivery for key HR processes within Core HR. The product owner will need to manage competing priorities, maintain delivery momentum, and ensure alignment with the existing roadmap.
Day-to-day responsibilities may include the following:
- Manage the squad’s backlog to ensure timely delivery of enhancements, bug fixes, and feature rollouts. Track progress against goals and key deliverables for supported projects
- Collaborate closely with the current Product Owner to understand existing plans, initiatives, and stakeholder needs. Step in to lead tactical execution while preserving strategic direction.
- Act as the voice of the customer and business, coordinating with stakeholders and cross-functional product teams to support dependencies. Ensure smooth communication with HR, IT, and functional partners.
- Coordinate across teams to keep deliverables on track, clarify requirements, and make trade-off decisions when needed. Maintain transparency and keep priorities aligned.
- Ensure adherence to agile practices and contribute to a collaborative squad culture. Participate in sprint ceremonies and support ongoing performance feedback within the squad.
This position can sit fully remote in the UK, working standard local hours.
Pay-rate: $40-60/hour USD. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including geographic location, skills, experience, and education.