Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary incentive

Comprehensive medical coverage

Family support: parental leaves

Commuter benefits

Certification & training reimbursement

Job summary

Tata Consultancy Services is seeking a Product Owner Lead in Irvine, CA to lead and grow a team of Agile Product Owners focused on HR products and Workday-enabled platforms.

You will shape product strategy, prioritize roadmaps, and drive execution across HR tech domains while aligning with senior stakeholders. This role requires strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and a track record of transforming agile product management practices.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading teams of Product Owners or Product Managers in a large enterprise.
• Deep expertise in HR technology and Workday.
• Strong understanding of Agile product management and operating models.
• 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

Product Owner leadership

HR technology & Workday

Agile product management

Cross-functional leadership

Strategy vs execution balance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Workday

Job description

Job Description

Product Owner Lead

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

• 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\u2019s 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