Director - Workday Technical Product Owner

Morson USA; New Jersey; On-site; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A global bank seeks a Director - Workday Technical Product Owner to lead their USA Workday platform. The role involves collaborating with product owners and technical teams, optimizing product performance, and influencing strategic decisions. Ideal candidates will have a strong technical background and deep knowledge of Workday and HR technologies.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of Workday and HR technologies.
• Experience in a large environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert bridging product ownership and technical execution.
• Lead the delivery of HR Technology services across the US.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align technology solutions with organizational goals.

Skills

Collaboration

Analytical Thinking

Strategic Insight

Negotiation

Job description

Director - Workday Technical Product Owner

Director - Workday Technical Product Owner

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A global Bank is looking for a Workday SME to join to head up their USA Workday platform, amongst other HR technologies.

Looking for someone from a technical background with in-depth knowledge who can collaborate with product owners and technical teams throughout the product development lifecycle, leveraging deep knowledge of enterprise technologies to realize the strategic vision outlined in the product roadmap.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert to bridge the gap between product ownership and technical execution.
• Support the definition and implementation of product strategy and vision, and ensure effective communication with stakeholders and delivery teams.
• Work with internal stakeholders to collect, prioritise, and refine product requirements based on business impact and technical feasibility, ensuring they are clearly defined, measurable, and secure.
• Lead continuous testing, quality assurance, and performance improvement efforts.
• Monitor product performance and identify opportunities for optimisation in line with enterprise performance standards.
• Stay informed about emerging technology trends and evaluate new tools or methodologies to enhance product development and delivery.
• Provide expert advice to senior leaders and governance bodies, influencing strategic decisions beyond the immediate function.
• Oversee resourcing, budget planning, and policy development within a significant sub-function.
• Appropriately escalate any breaches of policies or procedures.
• Promote regulatory compliance and ensure processes are in place to uphold applicable standards.
• Engage with external stakeholders—including regulators and industry groups—to monitor developments and represent the organisation’s interests.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of how the function integrates with the wider business to support strategic goals.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of industry practices, sector trends, and external market developments.
• Apply advanced analytical thinking and strategic insight to solve complex problems and design effective solutions.
• Make critical decisions and provide strategic recommendations within the remit of the role.
• Influence and negotiate with senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Act as a key point of contact for major clients and cross-functional teams.
• Represent the function and broader organisation as a thought leader or spokesperson, where required.

Additional Role Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of HR Technology services across the US, supporting the establishment of a global HR Technology footprint.
• Partner with HR leadership to shape and execute a technology strategy that maximizes the value of Workday investments.
• Bring deep expertise in Workday strategic development and deployment to influence the technology roadmap.
• Work closely with the HR Colleague Experience Team, contributing to the transition toward an Agile, value-stream-aligned delivery model.
• Report regionally to the HR CIO, with a matrix relationship to the Global Workday Platform Owner, managing both a local team and a globally distributed pool of resources.
• Provide strategic guidance on technology trends and best practices to inform product evolution.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align technology solutions with organisational goals, simplifying administrative processes and enhancing efficiency.
• Act as a subject matter expert on Workday, staying engaged with the Workday Community, Rising events, user groups, and ongoing product updates.
• Design integrated Workday solutions that consider dependencies and mitigate cross-functional risks.
• Facilitate prioritisation of Workday feature requests and initiatives in collaboration with business stakeholders.

A great opportunity to help set up a USA strategy, utilizing your previous experience within a large environment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Banking

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