Workday Product Owner Associate Principal Engineer

Workday Product Owner 

Location: UK
Experience: 10 years
Core Skills: Workday Workday Product Ownership
Good to Have: Broader HR/IT systems knowledge
Duration: 6 months 1 year
Subcontracting: Yes
Fixed Term: Not preferred currently
Positions Available: 1
Work Model: Hybrid

Work Location Expectations

• Hybrid working arrangement.
• If the candidate is based in the UK they should be able to:
  • Work from home primarily and
  • Come to the office occasionally (not permanent or regular; only once in a while as needed).

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Workday Product Owner to temporarily support our Core HR squad within the Workday ecosystem. You will ensure delivery continuity prioritize workstreams and maintain alignment with the permanent Product Owners roadmap.

You will partner closely with HR IT cross-functional product teams and global stakeholders. Key initiatives include:

• Deploying bank account data and processes across 20 countries
• Supporting changing organizational setup values tied to an ongoing Finance transformation
• Managing additional Core HR process enhancements requiring structured planning

Key Responsibilities

1. Prioritize and Deliver

• Manage the squads backlog across enhancements fixes and new features.
• Track progress against goals and timeline commitments.
• Ensure smooth delivery for Core HR initiatives.

2. Support the Product Owner

• Understand and align with the existing roadmap and strategy.
• Lead tactical execution while preserving strategic intent.

3. Manage Stakeholders

• Act as the voice of employees HR and the business.
• Partner with HR IT Finance and cross-functional teams to manage dependencies.
• Maintain consistent clear communication across all stakeholders.

4. Drive Execution

• Coordinate with internal and external teams to keep deliverables on track.
• Clarify requirements handle tradeoffs and maintain transparency.
• Keep priorities aligned with squad and broader product goals.

5. Maintain Standards

• Uphold Agile practices and contribute to a collaborative highperforming squad culture.
• Participate in sprint ceremonies and support continuous improvement.

What Were Looking For

• Ability to integrate quickly into an ongoing team and deliver from day one.
• Strong organizational and multitasking capabilities.
• Solid understanding of HR processes and Workday modules (Core HR Absence Mobility).
• Proven experience handling both technical and functional stakeholders.
• Data-led customer-focused prioritization approach.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and evolving business needs.

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time