Senior Product Owner, Workforce Management and Pay Technology

07 CMG Strategy Co., LLC; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 116,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. is seeking a Senior Product Owner for Workforce Management & Pay Technology to drive the HR tech vision across our digital landscape. You will partner with Technology, HR, Legal, Operations and Finance to translate complex business needs into scalable solutions.

Responsibilities include owning the technical backlog, guiding features, participating in discovery, and ensuring delivery quality. Requires 5+ years in product ownership and UKG/Workday payroll experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 5+ years in Product Owner or similar role
• Experience with Workforce Management systems (UKG)
• Experience with payroll systems (Workday)
• Proven ability to own roadmaps, backlogs, and delivery

Responsibilities

• Own the Technical Product Backlog and prioritize features as SME
• Guide the roadmap for HRIT/Workforce Management & Pay Technology
• Provide SME-level technical guidance to Agile Teams
• Participate in discovery sessions for new features
• Track deliverable timelines and communicate dates to stakeholders
• Ensure quality through validation and testing pre/post launch

Skills

Product mindset

Agile methodologies

User stories

Backlog management

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Technical SME

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS)

Tools

JIRA

ServiceNow

Job description

CULTIVATE A BETTER WORLD Food served fast does not have to be a typical fast-food experience. Chipotle has always done things differently, both in and out of our restaurants. We are changing the face of fast food, starting conversations, and directly supporting efforts to shift the future of farming and food. We hope you will join us as we continue to learn, evolve, and shape what comes next on our mission to make better food accessible to everyone.

THE OPPORTUNITY

As the Senior Product Owner, Workforce Management & Pay Technology, you will be responsible for driving the vision for transformative employee experiences across our digital landscape, including Workforce Management & Pay Technology. In collaboration with cross-functional teams in Technology, Human Resources, Legal, Operations, and Finance, you will convert complex business needs into scalable digital solutions.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Strong candidates are motivated by what they can achieve, growth they could experience, and how they will impact the company.

• Guide the roadmap for HRIT/Workforce Management & Pay Technology, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Provide technical subject matter expertise through clear and concise communication of product goals and detailed requirements to the Agile Teams, ensuring requirements are understood and stakeholder value is achieved.
• Participate in discovery sessions for new features and projects that continually evolve our HR technology landscape while contributing domain knowledge and technical expertise.
• Own the Technical Product Backlog, leading grooming sessions, and prioritizing features as the Technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) while defining feature priorities.
• Track deliverable timelines and communicate delivery dates to stakeholders.
• Take responsibility in assuring a level of quality has been achieved through validation and tests prior and post-production launch verification.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE

Experience and Expertise

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) from 4-year college or university preferred.
• 5 or more years of experience as a Product Owner or in a similar role.
• Experience with Workforce Management systems such as UKG required.
• Experience with Payroll systems such as Workday Payroll preferred.
• Proven ability to own a roadmap, backlog, and delivery Product and Technical Skills.

Product and Technical Skills

• Strong product mindset focused on outcomes and user value.
• Experience working in Agile environments such as Scrum or Kanban.
• Skilled in writing user stories and managing backlogs.
• Experience with tools such as JIRA, ServiceNow, or similar.
• Understanding of integrations, data flows, and enterprise systems.

Leadership and Communication

• Ability to influence and align partners across business and technology.
• Clear communicator who can simplify complex topics.
• Confident in making decisions and driving accountability.

PAY TRANSPARENCY

A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $116,000.00–$162,500.00. You are also eligible for annual cash bonuses and equity awards based upon performance and other factors. Actual compensation offered may vary depending on skill level, experience, and/or education.

Chipotle offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k, sick leave, vacation time, and much more. Visit https://jobs.chipotle.com/benefits for more details.

WHO WE ARE

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) is cultivating a better world by serving responsibly sourced, classically cooked, real food with wholesome ingredients without artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. Chipotle has restaurants in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France and Germany and is the only restaurant company of its size that owns and operates all its restaurants in North America and Europe. With employees passionate about providing a great guest experience, Chipotle is a longtime leader and innovator in the food industry. Chipotle is committed to making its food more accessible to everyone while continuing to be a brand with a demonstrated purpose as it leads the way in digital, technology and sustainable business practices. For more information or to place an order online, visit WWW.CHIPOTLE.COM

Chipotle Mexican Grill is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. As a people-first company rooted in values, our purpose extends beyond serving nutritious food using real ingredients. It means hiring world-class individuals and fostering a culture that champions diversity, ensures equity, and celebrates inclusion. All qualified applicants, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. Please contact [e-mail] if you need an accommodation due to a disability to complete an application, job interview, and/or to otherwise participate in the hiring process. This email does not respond to non-accommodations related requests.

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) is cultivating a better world by serving responsibly sourced, classically cooked, real food with wholesome ingredients without artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. Chipotle has restaurants in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France and Germany and is the only restaurant company of its size that owns and operates all its restaurants in North America and Europe. With employees passionate about providing a great guest experience, Chipotle is a longtime leader and innovator in the food industry. Chipotle is committed to making its food more accessible to everyone while continuing to be a brand with a demonstrated purpose as it leads the way in digital, technology and sustainable business practices. For more information or to place an order online, visit www.chipotle.com.