Sr Product Manager - Development Tools

Socket.dev; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 168,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock grants

Flexible work arrangements

Bonus plan

Job summary

Workday in Pleasanton, CA is seeking a Development Tools Product Manager to lead discovery and roadmap execution for developer-focused tools. You will collaborate with engineering and automation teams to transform user pain points into concrete specifications and solutions, while delivering ongoing business value in an Agile setting.

This role emphasizes technical understanding of developer tooling, cross-team communication, and a proactive, collaborative style to drive a multi-product roadmap

Qualifications

• 6+ years of Product Manager experience to translate customer needs into product deliverables.
• Own several product lines and drive feature prioritization and strategy.
• Technical understanding of Developer and Productivity Tools for engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead product discovery and delivery to achieve outcomes for customers.
• Define and execute the Product roadmap aligned with DevTools strategy.
• Collaborate with engineering and automation teams to translate pain points into specs.
• Deliver continual value with thoughtful trade-offs in an Agile Scrum env.
• Create presentations, mock-ups, and demonstrations for stakeholders.

Skills

Product management

Agile methodologies

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical DevTools

Stakeholder communication

Tools

WD Developer Tools

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

Do you want to join a fast-paced start-up-like environment while working with innovative technologies to tackle a variety of complex problems? The Product Development Tools team focuses on improving the Developer Experience by enhancing Workday code authoring capabilities, providing requisite code management tools, and supporting the development & delivery pipeline. We are a multi-functional team that uses a variety of programming languages and frameworks, deployed to the cloud, that improves the developer experience for our Workmates. And we are looking for the best of the best to join us on the journey as we improve the lives of Workday developers!

About The Role

If you're curious, an outstanding storyteller, and know how to drive technological innovation in a constantly evolving problem space, you will love this job.
As the Development Tools Product Manager you will:

• Lead product discovery and delivery to help achieve exceptional product outcomes for our customers
• Define and execute the Product roadmap aligned with our overall Development Tools Org Strategy
• Collaborate internally with the engineering and automation teams to transform user pain points into functional specifications and storyboarding
• Build and deliver continual value to the business, making thoughtful trade-offs and taking calculated risks within an Agile Scrum environment.
• Develop presentations, mock-ups, flowcharts, and product demonstrations to facilitate effective communication with stakeholders.

About You

Basic Qualifications:

• 6+ years of Product Manager experience to translate customer/user needs into product deliverables and release support through the entire product life cycle.
• Ability to own several product lines including feature prioritization and drive the execution, building a strategy for the next features you will own
• Technical understanding of Developer and Productivity Tools that assist software engineers and automators

Other Qualifications:

• Experience with Agile scrum methodology.
• An inherently proactive and collaborative style that enables you to win the hearts and minds of your peers to successfully implement a complex product roadmap, with execution often happening across teams.
• Excellent communications and influencing skills across all levels of a large organization
• Cultivate strong relationships with the cross-team developer community to understand their pain points and preferences.
• Experience with WD Developer Tools (such as Coffeehouse, XORC, etc) is a plus

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. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits, please click here.
Primary Location: USA.CA.Pleasanton
Primary Location Base Pay Range: $168,000 USD - $252,000 USD
Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $140,600 USD - $252,000 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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