HR Product Lead | Workday & Agile Transformation

Tata Consultancy Services; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401K plan

Performance bonus

Training reimbursement

Job summary

Tata Consultancy Services in Irvine, CA seeks a Product Owner Lead to drive HR product strategy and lead a team of Product Owners within a large enterprise environment.

Role emphasizes Workday expertise, cross-functional collaboration, and strong stakeholder influence to align priorities with business outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading teams of Product Owners or Product Managers in a large enterprise environment.
• Deep expertise in HR Technology (Workday) and product operating models.
• Strong understanding of Agile product management and governance.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Ability to balance strategic planning with day-to-day execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Agile Product Owners responsible for HR products and platforms.
• Drive product strategy, prioritization, roadmap planning, and execution across the HR technology portfolio.
• Partner closely with HR, Technology, Operations, and business stakeholders to align priorities and outcomes.
• Establish and mature Agile product management practices, governance, and operating rhythms.
• Guide Product Owners in backlog management, value prioritization, stakeholder engagement, and delivery planning.
• Ensure alignment between business objectives, product roadmaps, and technology execution.
• Support major initiatives across Workday, Talent, Recruiting, Learning, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, Employee Experience, and AI-enabled capabilities.
• Provide leadership capacity during a period of organizational change and transformation.

Skills

Team leadership

HR Technology (Workday)

Agile product management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Workday

Job description

• Proven experience leading teams of Product Owners or Product Managers in a large enterprise environment.
• Deep expertise in HR Technology and Workday.
• Strong understanding of Agile product management and product operating models.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing senior business stakeholders.
• Ability to balance strategic planning with day-to-day execution.
  
  

Job Description

Product Owner Lead

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

Required Experience

• Proven experience leading teams of Product Owners or Product Managers in a large enterprise environment.
• Deep expertise in HR Technology and Workday.
• Strong understanding of Agile product management and product operating models.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing senior business stakeholders.
• Ability to balance strategic planning with day-to-day execution.
  
  

Preferred Profile

A senior HR Technology leader, Product Management Director, or former HR Technology consulting leader with extensive Workday experience, strong stakeholder management skills, and a track record of leading Agile Product Owner teams in complex global organizations.

Roles & Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Agile Product Owners responsible for HR products and platforms.
• Drive product strategy, prioritization, roadmap planning, and execution across the HR technology portfolio.
• Partner closely with HR, Technology, Operations, and business stakeholders to align priorities and outcomes.
• Establish and mature Agile product management practices, governance, and operating rhythms.
• Guide Product Owners in backlog management, value prioritization, stakeholder engagement, and delivery planning.
• Ensure alignment between business objectives, product roadmaps, and technology execution.
• Support major initiatives across Workday, Talent, Recruiting, Learning, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, Employee Experience, and AI-enabled capabilities.
• Provide leadership capacity during a period of organizational change and transformation.
  
  

Expected Outcomes

• Provide leadership and direction to the HR Product Owner organization.
• Increase delivery velocity and execution consistency across the portfolio.
• Improve prioritization, governance, and stakeholder alignment.
• Strengthen product management capabilities and Agile maturity across the team.
• Enable HR Technology leadership to focus on strategic transformation initiatives while ensuring operational execution remains strong. Education
  
  

Bachelor’s Degree

TCS Employee Benefits Summary

• Discretionary Annual Incentive.
• Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.
• Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.
• Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.
• Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.
• Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.
• Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.
  
  

Salary Range: $100000 - 150000 a year

Qualifications: BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE