Enterprise Product Owner - Workday

The Workday Product Owner is a strategic role responsible for maximizing the value and adoption of the Workday platform within the organization. This position translates business requirements into specific product needs, manages and prioritizes the Workday product backlog, and collaborates with functional and technical development teams to deliver solutions that align with organizational objectives. This role serves as a liaison between stakeholders and the development teams, ensuring that the Workday platform supports business operations and provides streamlined user experience.

What You’ll Do

Roadmap and Prioritization

Building and maintaining a clear product roadmap for Workday functional areas (e.g., HCM, Payroll, Time Tracking, Recruiting, Learn, etc.) and prioritizing features based on business impact, urgency, and alignment with organizational goals.

Backlog Management

Prioritizing the product backlog, refining user stories, and ensuring that Workday solutions meet business needs and user expectations. 

Stakeholder Management

Serve as an intermediary between stakeholders (HR COEs, IT, business units, Executive team) and functional or technical teams by effectively managing expectations and fostering clear communication. Lead requirements gathering sessions, identifying operational pain points, and designing scalable, user-centered solutions within the Workday platform.

Configuration and Optimization

Continually innovate by launching new functionality, enhancing existing offerings, and optimizing the Workday platform for performance and user experience. 

Release Management

Responsible for coordinating all aspects of Workday’s bi-annual release, including developing test cases, executing tests, reviewing releases, resolving issues, and verifying test outcomes. The role also includes evaluating and preparing for the adoption of feature releases, as well as supporting the implementation of new features and ongoing system maintenance.

Issue Resolution

Supporting root cause analyses for functional area issues, as well as cross-functional and interfacing issues, and managing problem and service tickets. 

What You’ll Need

Workday Expertise

In-depth knowledge of Workday HCM and other relevant functional areas like Payroll, Time Tracking, Recruiting, Compensation, Absence Management, and Learn.

Technical Knowledge

Understanding of Workday architecture, configuration, customization, continuous integration pipeline, reporting, and test automation methodologies and tools.

Product Ownership Experience

Proven experience in product ownership or product management roles, preferably within enterprise systems or ERP platforms.

Leadership and Collaboration

Ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage stakeholders, and foster a collaborative environment.

Communication

Clear and effective communication, both verbal and written, to articulate messages to various levels within the organization.

Analytical and Problem-Solving

Ability to analyze problems, identify solutions, evaluate options, and make informed decisions based on logical conclusions.

Agile and Scrum Mastery

Deep understanding of Agile and Scrum frameworks, including backlog management, sprint planning, and participation in Scrum ceremonies.

The starting pay range for this position is:

$129,400.00 - $172,000.00

Additionally, for full time positions, you will be eligible to participate in our incentive program based upon the achievement of organization, team and personal performance.

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Remarkable benefits:
•    Health coverage for medical, dental, vision
•    401(K) saving plan with company match AND Pension
•    Tuition assistance
•    PTO for community volunteer programs
•    Wellness program
•    Employee discounts

Auto Club Enterprises is the largest federation of AAA clubs in the nation. We have 14,000 employees in 21 states helping 17 million members. The strength of our organization is our employees. Bringing together and supporting different cultures, backgrounds, personalities, and strengths creates a team capable of delivering legendary, lifetime service to our members. When we embrace our diversity – we win. All of Us! With our national brand recognition, long-standing reputation since 1902, and constantly growing membership, we are seeking career-minded, service-driven professionals to join our team.

“Through dedicated employees we proudly deliver legendary service and beneficial products that provide members peace of mind and value.”

AAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Automobile Club of Southern California will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), the Unincorporated Los Angeles County (ULAC) regulation, and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).