Principal, Product Manager

Workday, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 196,000 - 294,000; Full time

Job summary

Workday, Inc. is seeking a senior product leader to own a portfolio of AI-driven, enterprise SaaS products.

You will partner with engineering, data science, design, and product marketing to translate strategic visions into executable roadmaps and measurable outcomes. You will influence cross-functional teams, navigate complex customer needs, and drive monetization strategies while remaining aligned with regulatory expectations.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of product management experience in SaaS or cloud enterprise software.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, CS, or related field; Master’s preferred or equivalent.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a product vision and roadmap for the portfolio.
• Collaborate with engineering, data science, design, and marketing to deliver AI-powered features.
• Stay informed on generative AI and regulatory dynamics impacting the sector.

Skills

Product leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Your work days are brighter here. We’re obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we’re shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, you’ll feel it. Not just in the products we build, but in how we show up for each other. Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm. We’re in this together, tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care. We look for curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring sun-drenched optimism and drive. Whether you're building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you’ll do meaningful work with Workmates who’ve got your back. In return, we’ll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul. So, if you want to inspire a brighter work day for everyone, including yourself, you’ve found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too.

About the Team

Join the Evisort AI team at Workday, which powers Document Intelligence AI and Workday’s CLM and Contract Intelligence offerings. Our mission is to change the way business deals get done. We build ground breaking AI technology that can read and understand contract language to make every part of the deal‑making process from drafting, negotiating, reviewing, approving, or managing the contracts happen faster, better, with reduced risks. We build AI first products, and automate manual work, freeing up our customers time and accelerating their businesses.

About the Role

• Product Leadership & Collaboration: Create and implement a comprehensive product vision and strategy for the portfolio tailored to the business needs of a diverse set of enterprise customers. Establish strong and positive relationships with engineering, data science, product management, design and product marketing teams to implement the vision, strategy and roadmap. Partner with the Evisort data science team as they develop new artificial intelligence models, using domain knowledge to influence product decisions. Collaborate closely with a diverse set of people including domain experts, technology teams, and external collaborators to align on specific needs of customers.
• Product Development: Be responsible for the ideation, design, and implementation of new AI products and features, incorporating generative and predictive AI technologies to address the various challenges at major companies. Define product requirements based on industry trends, compliance standards, and customer feedback. Clear articulation of various monetization strategies to increase revenue, coupled with tactical execution within Evisort’s Contract Intelligence portfolio to achieve these business goals.
• Market Analysis: Stay informed about advancements in generative and predictive AI, machine learning, and the broader legal tech landscape.

Basic Qualifications

• 12+ years experience in product management, envisioning, defining, and delivering impactful SaaS and/or cloud‑based enterprise software products at scale.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline such as Business, Computer Science, or a related discipline; a Master’s degree preferred or equivalent practical experience.

Other Qualifications

• Business Influence: Drives strategic alignment and buy‑in across the organization and with external partners on major product initiatives, from shaping market perception to forging key partnerships.
• Cross‑Team Collaboration: Leads and influences Engineering, Design, Marketing, and executive stakeholders to define and deliver complex, cross‑functional product strategies.
• Customer Advocacy: Champions a customer‑obsessed culture by anticipating customer needs and embedding them into product strategy, defining CX principles and shaping product vision around unmet needs.
• Customer Empathy: Identifies root‑cause customer pain points and translates them into transformative product strategies and innovative experiences through deep qualitative and behavioral analysis.
• Data Analysis: Applies advanced analytics and experimentation frameworks to surface insights that shape strategy, guide organizational prioritization, and define long‑term KPIs.
• Decision Making: Balances user needs, business goals, and technical feasibility using structured decision frameworks (e.g., RICE, weighted scoring), communicating rationale with clear organizational impact.
• Domain Knowledge: Maintains deep expertise in market trends, competitive landscape, user behavior, emerging technology, and regulatory dynamics relevant to the industry.
• Research Leadership: Defines research strategy to uncover disruptive opportunities and deep user insight, leveraging advanced qualitative, quantitative, and generative research methods.
• Stakeholder Management: Communicates with, influences, and manages expectations across executive leadership and external strategic partners.
• Strategic Thinking: Shapes long‑term vision for a product portfolio or business unit, identifying disruptive opportunities through new market strategies and strategic partnerships.

Workday Pay Transparency Statement

The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role‑specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things.

Primary Location: USA.CA.San Francisco

Primary Location Base Pay Range: $196,000 USD - $294,000 USD

Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $167,200 USD - $294,000 USD

Our Approach to Flexible Work

With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in‑person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in‑office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote “home office” roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.

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