Who you are

• Knowledge of Talent Optimization Products
• Deep empathy for users and a commitment to deliver high-quality solutions and products that they love
• A teaming style that enables you to win the hearts and minds of your peers and customers to successfully execute a sophisticated product roadmap that requires cross-team collaboration
• The ability to develop a rhythm, thrive, and encourage others in a constantly evolving, agile product organization
• A mind for using data to creatively find solutions
• Experience with Jira and other cloud-based tools to keep a team organized, informed, and focused
• A continuous learning demeanor that takes personal ownership for ongoing learning and growth
• Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to “roll-up sleeves” to get things done
• Skilled at working efficiently with cross-functional teams and across multiple locations
• Experience with development of enterprise SaaS applications
• Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills
• A BS / BA / MBA degree or equivalent work experience
• Basic Qualifications (Associate) :
• Proven experience as an enterprise Software Product Manager, driving product vision and strategically prioritizing features on the product roadmap
• Prior experience in a management role, with a strong desire to mentor and guide junior team members
• Basic Qualifications (Manager) :
• 5+ years experience as an enterprise Software Product Manager, driving product vision and strategically prioritizing features on the product roadmap
• 3 years+ experience in a management role, with a strong desire to mentor and guide junior team members

What the job involves

• Workday’s Talent Optimization Product Management team is growing, and we are seeking a Manager to lead our Career Mobility & Skills team
• Our full Talent Optimization solution enables customers to more effectively hire, engage and retain their workforce through a skills-based people strategy
• Our goal is to empower companies, improve employee happiness, and change the future of work
• You will be responsible for leading the hard-working team of product managers to innovate and take the product to the next level
• Lead a team of dynamic product managers to grow and deliver on the vision of Workday Skills and Talent Optimization
• Collaborate with product managers and engineering teams across Workday to implement elegant solutions to key business problems
• Plan and manage the solution roadmap with an eye toward embracing innovation, addressing key customer needs, and maximizing the power of Workday’s suite of Human Capital Management solutions
• Engage customers and users at all stages of the product lifecycle to ensure we are solving the right problems and building products our customers love and are straightforward to implement
• Partner with Development, Quality Assurance, Functional Architects, Strategy and other cross-functional groups to ensure alignment and shared mission
• Recruit and retain top talent by helping the members of your team develop their skills and drive increasing value to customers

The application process

• Time left to apply
• End Date: September 4, 2025

Benefits

• 401k plan
• Company equity
• Vision and dental insurance
• Work from home opportunities
• Health insurance
• On-site health clinic (Pleasanton office)
• Virtual primary care
• Flexible time-off policy
• Global mental health resources
• Global dedicated on-site clinical counselors
• Global well-being days
• $25k fertility/family planning benefits
• North Star financial wellness
• Retirement funds and matching