Lead Workday Delivery for Experience & Rewards

United States Digital Space LLC

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 170,000 - 233,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Principal Product Analyst to lead Workday delivery within the Experience & Rewards portfolio. You will bridge Product Management, Total Rewards, and HR Operations, guiding complex multi-system initiatives across Core HCM, Compensation, Benefits, and Rewards.

Lead backlog, write functional requirements, and drive agile delivery in a collaborative, globally distributed team.

Qualifications

10+ years of experience on the Workday platform in a delivery role with a Bachelor’s degree; or 8+ years with a Master’s degree.
Hands‑on experience with Workday HCM, with deep functional knowledge of Advanced Compensation, Benefits, and Performance/Rewards modules.
Proven track record as a Delivery Lead managing complex, multi-system initiatives.
Ability to handle complex issues spanning multiple applications and processes, requiring analysis of diverse data factors.
Exceptional collaboration skills to build strong relationships with key stakeholders, manage conflicting perspectives, and reach consensus.
Strategic thinking to anticipate future business needs and propose proactive improvements for your assigned areas.
Proactive and organized with an attention to detail, ensuring we are always planning ahead to achieve delivery milestones.
Strong leadership qualities to guide teams, facilitate workshops, and mentor junior colleagues.
Experience with AI/Automation initiatives within an HR tech ecosystem; relevant industry certifications (e.g., Agile/Scrum).

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership: Technically scope and lead the delivery of multi-quarter, high-visibility, executive-sponsored projects across Experience & Rewards system and processes (e.g., compensation, benefits, equity, and total rewards platforms).
Stakeholder Partnership: Act as the primary conduit between business partners and technical delivery teams, owning and writing detailed functional requirements, business processes, and use cases.
Subject Matter Expertise: Serve as the functional specialist and delivery lead for the Experience & Rewards pod, specializing in Core HCM, compensation, rewards, and benefits technology integrations and workflows.
Backlog & Execution Management: Drive delivery against a prioritized backlog for aligned stakeholder groups, ensuring successful project execution from start to finish.
Agile & Scrum Execution: Operate actively in a Scrum framework—breaking down complex epics and business requirements into clear user stories, acceptance criteria, and actionable technical tasks while participating in sprint planning, backlog refinement, and retrospectives with our global team.
Impediment Resolution: Proactively identify and resolve project-level risks and requirement trade-offs with stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery.
Mentorship & Influence: Guide project teams through uncertainty, facilitate scoping workshops, and provide mentorship to junior colleagues.