Principal Product Manager, HCM Data Insights
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Job Summary
Your work days are brighter here.
Were 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 were shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join youll 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. Were 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 youre building smarter solutions supporting customers or creating a space where everyone belongs youll do meaningful work with Workmates whove got your return well 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 youve found a match in Workday and we hope to be a match for you too.
About the Team
We are looking for a data-driven Principal Product Manager to join our HCM Product this role you will be responsible for evaluating data trends specifically within Workday HCM to identify business opportunities validate product hypotheses and directly influence our long-term product roadmap.The ideal candidate possesses a unique blend of technical data proficiency product management discipline and deep Human Resources business acumen.
About the Role
Key Responsibilities
Roadmap Strategy: Use quantitative and qualitative data to influence the strategic direction of our HCM offerings.
Data Synthesis: Analyze complex datasets across Workday HCM modules (e.g. Core HR Talent Compensation Benefits) to identify user behavior patterns and product performance trends. Parter closely with our Data Scientist engineering team.
Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner with Product Managers and Engineering teams to translate data insights into actionable product requirements and technical specifications.
Business Value Validation: Define and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure that newly built features are driving measurable business value and solving real user pain points.
HR Subject Matter Expertise: Apply HR business acumen to ensure data interpretations align with industry regulations compliance standards and organizational people strategies.
About You
Basic Qualifications:
Experience: 4 years in Product Management Data Analytics or a combined role within an HR Tech or Enterprise software environment.
Analytical Skillset: Proficiency in SQL Tableau Power BI or similar data visualization tools. Ability to turn noisy data into a compelling narrative for executive stakeholders using statistical approaches (Python preferred) and descriptive/diagnostic analytics.
Domain Knowledge: Solid understanding of HR business processes (the Hire-to-Retire lifecycle) and how data informs workforce planning and employee experience
Other Qualifications:
Platform Expertise: Strong hands-on experience with Workday HCM. Solid understanding of our user flows and journeys in various platforms. Deep understanding of Workdays data structure reporting capabilities and People Analytics is highly preferred.
Collaboration: Proven ability to work in an Agile environment collaborating closely with developers to understand technical constraints while advocating for the end-user.
Our Approach to Flexible Work
With Flex Work were 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 youll 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.
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