Workday Product Owner

MAZARS LLP; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services network in the UK is seeking a Workday Product Owner to define and deliver enhancements within the Workday platform. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in product ownership, a deep understanding of Workday modules, and excellent stakeholder management skills. This role involves ensuring that Workday is optimised and compliant while bridging gaps between various departments. The company is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Workday Product Owner or in a similar role.
• Deep knowledge of Workday modules and integration technologies.
• Strong product ownership skills and backlog management.

Responsibilities

• Define, prioritise, and deliver enhancements in the Workday platform.
• Ensure Workday remains optimised, compliant, and aligned with strategy.
• Manage AMS vendors and enforce SLAs.

Skills

Workday expertise across multiple modules

Strong understanding of HR and Finance processes

Experience in product ownership

Agile delivery skills

Excellent stakeholder management

Business process re‑engineering skills

Vendor management skills

Tools

Integration technologies (EIB, Studio, APIs)

Job description

Job Overview

Forvis Mazars' Workday Product Owner is responsible for defining, prioritising, and delivering enhancements and capabilities within the Workday platform to meet business objectives. Working closely with HR and Finance Process Owners and acting as a bridge between HR, Finance, IT, and external partners, the Product Owner ensures Workday moves into an operational state as smoothly and quickly as possible, has a roadmap for optimisation and then remains optimised, compliant, and aligned with organisational strategy.

Company Overview

Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network providing audit & assurance, tax, and advisory services. In the UK, we span 14 offices across the nation and have over 3,400 professionals, with 190 partners. We are committed to shaping a better future and fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace.

Responsibilities

• Workday expertise across multiple modules (HCM, Payroll, Financials, PSA, Time Tracking).
• Strong understanding of HR and Finance processes and compliance requirements.
• Experience in product ownership, agile delivery, and backlog management.
• Familiarity with integration technologies (EIB, Studio, APIs) and testing frameworks.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Excellent business process re‑engineering skills.
• Ability to manage AMS vendors and enforce SLAs.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Workday Product Owner or similar role.
• Deep knowledge of Workday modules and integration technologies.
• Strong product ownership, agile, and backlog management skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Business process re‑engineering experience.
• Vendor management and SLA enforcement experience.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We value our people's unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We seek to attract, develop, and retain the best talent, inclusive of sex, ethnicity, disability, socio‑economic background, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, and faith. We select candidates based on skills, knowledge, qualifications, and experience and aim to support all our team.

EEO Statement

Forvis Mazars is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any protected status.