Enterprise DataOps & Governance Platform Product Owner

Workday; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 136,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

Workday is seeking a vision-driven Product Owner to join the Enterprise DataOps & Governance team in Toronto, Canada. You will bridge strategy and execution, translating data initiatives into actionable user stories and backlog priorities that deliver high-value data products.

You will collaborate with Business Technology, Data Governance, Sales, Marketing, and Operations to align roadmaps and ensure quality, security, and compliance. Strong communication and analytical mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Product Owner, Technical Product Manager, or Business Analyst experience in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• 5+ years managing product backlogs, writing user stories, and defining acceptance criteria.
• 7+ years of agile management experience with Jira, Confluence, or Asana.

Responsibilities

• Define, maintain, and prioritize the product backlog based on business value, stakeholder feedback, and enterprise objectives.
• Write detailed user stories, acceptance criteria, and functional requirements for engineering and data teams.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, stand-ups, backlog grooming, and reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to gather requirements and align product roadmaps.
• Review and accept completed work to ensure it meets definition-of-done and acceptance criteria.
• Track KPIs, user adoption, and feedback to drive iterative product improvements.

Skills

Product Owner

Backlog management

Agile ceremonies

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Asana

Job description

About The Team

Workday has launched an Enterprise Data and Analytics (ED&A) Team to transform and optimize the way Workday creates and shares trusted data to drive actionable insights and data led innovation across the enterprise. To enable this strategy, the ED&A team has worked with the business to identify critical business areas in which data and analytics can make a material difference in the execution of Workday’s strategic goals. Each of these goals is being organized as a data product with a dedicated multi-functional team to drive a diverse set of data management, governance, and data analytics to realize relevant, measurable business change.

About The Role

We are seeking a vision-driven Product Owner to join our Enterprise DataOps & Governance team. In this role, you will bridge the gap between product strategy and tactical execution, serving as the primary liaison between key business stakeholders, data governance leaders, and agile development teams. You will be responsible for defining the product backlog for the ED&G technology stack, prioritizing features, translating strategic data initiatives into actionable user stories, and delivering high-value data product iterations that align with business objectives and customer needs.

Responsibilities include:

• Define, maintain, and prioritize the product backlog based on business value, stakeholder feedback, and strategic enterprise objectives.
• Write detailed user stories, acceptance criteria, and functional requirements to ensure clear direction for engineering and data development teams.
• Participate actively in all Agile/Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog grooming, and sprint reviews/demos.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders (Business Technology, Data Governance, Sales, Marketing, and Operations) to gather requirements and align product roadmaps.
• Review and accept completed work from the engineering team to ensure it meets definition-of-done and acceptance criteria before release.
• Track key product performance metrics (KPIs), user adoption, and feedback loops to continuously drive iterative product improvements.
• Work with Data Governance and Architecture teams to ensure data products align with enterprise data quality, security, and compliance standards.

About You

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience as a Product Owner, Technical Product Manager, or Business Analyst in an Agile/Scrum software development environment.
• 5+ years of experience managing product backlogs, writing detailed user stories, and defining acceptance criteria.
• 7+ years of agile management experience tools such as Jira, Confluence, or Asana.

Other Qualifications:

• Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO) is strongly preferred.
• Experience working within enterprise data, analytics, or data product environments.
• Strong problem-solving ability, exceptional communication skills, and an analytical mindset.
• Proven ability to collaborate with and lead cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.

Workday Pay Transparency Statement

The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role‑specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits, please click here.

• Primary Location: CAN.ON.Toronto
• Primary CAN Base Pay Range: $135,700 - $203,500 CAD
• Additional CAN Location(s) Base Pay Range: $135,700 - $203,500 CAD

Our Approach to Flexible Work

With Flex Work, we’re 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 you'll 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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