Senior Product Manager

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At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the enterprise software market. And when we began to rise, one thing that really set us apart was our culture. A culture which was driven by our value of putting our people first. And ever since, the happiness, development, and contribution of every Workmate is central to who we are. Our Workmates believe a healthy employee-centric, collaborative culture is the essential mix of ingredients for success in business. That’s why we look after our people, communities and the planet while still being profitable. Feel encouraged to shine, however that manifests: you don’t need to hide who you are. You can feel the energy and the passion, it's what makes us unique. Inspired to make a brighter work day for all and transform with us to the next stage of our growth journey? Bring your brightest version of you and have a brighter work day here.

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About the Team

Your work days are brighter here.
At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the enterprise software market. And when we began to rise, one thing that really set us apart was our culture. A culture which was driven by our value of putting our people first. And ever since, the happiness, development, and contribution of every Workmate is central to who we are. Our Workmates believe a healthy employee-centric, collaborative culture is the essential mix of ingredients for success in business. That’s why we look after our people, communities and the planet while still being profitable. Feel encouraged to shine, however that manifests: you don’t need to hide who you are. You can feel the energy and the passion, it's what makes us unique. Inspired to make a brighter work day for all and transform with us to the next stage of our growth journey? Bring your brightest version of you and have a brighter work day here.

About the Role

As a Senior Product Manager within the Product Adoption and Optimization team at Workday, you will join a team of skilled product managers dedicated to shaping the future of Workday’s deployment product offerings. In this role, you will be a central figure in driving our product strategy and execution, from initial ideation to market launch and beyond. This position combines technical and domain expertise, enabling you to collaborate with internal teams to develop solutions that significantly streamline deployment processes for our partners and customers. Your efforts will directly contribute to the seamless adoption and ongoing success of Workday solutions, making a substantial impact within the team and across the company.

About You

Role-Specific Responsibilities

• Comprehensive Product Lifecycle Management: Serve as a central figure in both inbound and outbound product management, encompassing research and discovery, pitching ideas for investment, solution design, delivery, go to market, and launching and validating. 
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Workday's customers, partners, services, and sales teams to understand problems and requirements. Work with internal Workmates such as engineering, product management, and design teams to design solutions to solve these problems.
• Outcome-Focused Strategy & Execution: Lead with a commitment to achieving meaningful outcomes and developing strategies aligned with departmental and company objectives.
• Own the Roadmap: Define and lead the product roadmap and communicate this information to a diverse set of Workmates.
• Incremental Delivery & Market Adaptation: Champion quick iterations and incremental product launches, adapting swiftly based on market feedback.
• Agile & Data-Driven Approach: Prioritize and plan work in an agile environment, utilizing data to inform decision-making.

General Capabilities & Qualifications

• Product Management Experience: At least 8 years in a product management or ownership role, with a proven track record in leading product initiatives. Experience working with API product’s is a plus but not essential.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills, with a focus on identifying and solving complex problems.
• Exceptional Stakeholder Management: Skilled in managing diverse team members across various domains including engineering, design, services, legal, security, sales, and marketing.
• Communication & Influence: Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, capable of articulating requirements and influencing diverse teams.
• Adaptability & Quick Learning: Capability to quickly understand and adapt to complex domains in a fast-paced environment.
• Conflict Resolution & Decision-Making: Proficiency in dealing with conflicting priorities, using data and insights to manage stakeholder expectations and make informed decisions.
• Agile Methodology: Experience with agile methodologies like Kanban and Scrum, and the ability to work effectively with engineering and design teams for frequent product deliveries.

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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