HRIS Program Manager, Product Owner - Workday

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end Workday implementation program (scope, timeline, budget, risks)
• Act as the primary interface between HR, IT, and external system integrators
• Coordinate and challenge external consultants to ensure quality delivery
• Drive requirements gathering and translate business needs into system solutions
• Manage governance, decision‑making forums, and stakeholder alignment
• Oversee testing, data migration, integrations, and go‑live readiness
• Ensure adoption through change management and communication strategies
• Own the HRIS product roadmap, prioritizing enhancements and releases
• Act as the internal owner of Workday, ensuring continuous improvement
• Manage backlog, releases, and system upgrades
• Drive HR process optimization leveraging system capabilities
• Ensure data quality, reporting, and analytics enablement
• Reduce dependency on external vendors over time
• Collaborate with HR leadership to align technology with business strategy

Requirements

• 5+ years in HRIS / HR Technology / HR Transformation
• 4+ years of experience of Workday
• Proven experience in Workday implementation (client‑side strongly preferred)
• Workday certifications good to have
• Experience in Core HCM and, at least one other module (Compensation, Recruiting, Talent, Learning)
• Strong program/project management experience
• Experience managing external vendors/system integrators
• Solid understanding of HR processes (e.g., Core HR, Talent, Recruiting, Payroll)
• Strong ownership and autonomy
• Proficient level of English
• Ability to operate across business and technology domains
• Stakeholder management at senior level
• Vendor management and ability to challenge external partners
• Structured problem‑solving and decision‑making