Senior Product Leader — Workday Platform & Strategy

Qantas Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Qantas Group is seeking a Product Manager - Workday to lead Workday across the group, partnering with People, IT and Finance to keep HR platforms effective, scalable and aligned to business needs. You will oversee product roadmaps, prioritise enhancements and lead release management, while guiding a small team responsible for configuration and governance.

This high-visibility role requires deep Workday expertise, strong stakeholder management and the ability to balance strategic development with

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing and optimising Workday.
• Proven people leadership experience.
• Deep understanding of HRIS configuration and releases.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience in product roadmaps, release management and digital transformation.
• Strong commercial acumen and analytical thinking.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Degree or equivalent in HR technology or related field.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Workday product roadmaps and enhancements.
• Lead release management and ensure operational excellence.
• Direct a small team responsible for product support and governance.
• Partner with People, IT, Finance and business stakeholders.
• Balance BAU operations with strategic product development.

Skills

Workday

People leadership

HRIS configuration

Stakeholder management

Product roadmaps

Release management

Digital transformation

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience

Job description

Qantas Group is seeking a Product Manager - Workday to lead Workday across the group, partnering with People, IT and Finance to keep HR platforms effective, scalable and aligned to business needs. You will oversee product roadmaps, prioritise enhancements and lead release management, while guiding a small team responsible for configuration and governance.

This high-visibility role requires deep Workday expertise, strong stakeholder management and the ability to balance strategic development with