Product Owner

Insight Global; Toronto; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company seeks a Product Owner to lead the transformation of Workday Recruit enhancements. This role requires expertise in Workday HCM, proven Agile delivery experience, and the ability to manage cross-functional teams. The successful candidate will oversee project delivery, engage stakeholders, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Competitive salary and inclusive work culture offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience as a Product Owner in financial services or large enterprise environments.
• 2+ years hands-on experience with Workday HCM, ideally including Workday Recruit.
• Excellent communication and executive reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of Workday Recruit platform enhancements.
• Manage project plans and serve as the primary escalation point for delivery risks.
• Interface with senior business leaders providing platform-side updates.

Skills

Product Owner experience

Workday HCM knowledge

Agile delivery experience

Strong communication skills

Cross-functional team management

AI/ML knowledge

Education

SAFe certification or equivalent

Workday Pro certification (HCM or Recruit)

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a Product Owner to oversee the transformation-focused delivery of Workday Recruit enhancements and integrations. This role is embedded in a dedicated Agile pod and works in close partnership with business journey teams, technical delivery leads, and senior stakeholders. The ideal candidate will bring deep Workday HCM expertise, strong Agile delivery experience, and a proven ability to manage cross-functional teams in a regulated, enterprise‑scale environment.

Key Responsibilities

Delivery Oversight & Agile Execution

• Own end‑to‑end delivery of Workday Recruit platform enhancements.
• Lead daily syncs with pod members (BAAs, BSAs, QEs) to ensure progress, unblock issues, and optimize resources.
• Manage project plans and serve as the primary escalation point for delivery risks.
• Partner with tech delivery leads, scrum masters, and RTEs to align engineering execution with business priorities.
• Oversee delivery of AI‑related components, including model risk management (MRM) approvals and Workday integrations.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and model governance.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Interface with senior business leaders (VP/SVP level), providing platform‑side updates and delivery insights.
• Develop executive‑ready communications including PowerPoint decks and communication plans.
• Collaborate with change managers and journey‑side Product Owners to align on scope, timelines, and business readiness.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail]. To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Skills and Requirements

• 3+ years experience as a Product Owner in financial services or large enterprise environments.
• 2+ years hands‑on experience with Workday HCM, ideally including Workday Recruit.
• 2+ years experience working in Agile delivery environments.
• Strong understanding of Workday Talent Optimization, Skills Cloud, and Workday integrations.
• Familiarity with AI/ML model approval processes and enterprise platform integration.
• Excellent communication and executive reporting skills.
• Experience managing cross‑functional pods and delivering transformation projects.
• SAFe certification or equivalent Agile delivery experience. Workday Pro certification (HCM or Recruit) with 2+ years of applied experience.
• Experience with vendor‑managed system builds and integrations.
• Exposure to GenAI use cases and enterprise model deployment.
• Strong business acumen and ability to guide stakeholders through platform capabilities.