Principal Product Manager, HCM Data Insights

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About the Team

We are looking for a data-driven Principal Product Manager to join our HCM Product team. In this role, you will be responsible for evaluating data trends specifically within Workday HCM to identify business opportunities, validate product hypotheses, and directly influence our long-term product roadmap.

The ideal candidate possesses a unique blend of technical data proficiency, product management discipline, and deep Human Resources business acumen.

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Roadmap Strategy: Use quantitative and qualitative data to influence the strategic direction of our HCM offerings.

• Data Synthesis: Analyze complex datasets across Workday HCM modules (e.g., Core HR, Talent, Compensation, Benefits) to identify user behavior patterns and product performance trends. Parter closely with our Data Scientist engineering team. 

• Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner with Product Managers and Engineering teams to translate data insights into actionable product requirements and technical specifications.

• Business Value Validation: Define and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure that newly built features are driving measurable business value and solving real user pain points.

• HR Subject Matter Expertise: Apply HR business acumen to ensure data interpretations align with industry regulations, compliance standards, and organizational people strategies.

About You

Basic Qualifications:

• Experience: 4+ years in Product Management, Data Analytics, or a combined role within an HR Tech or Enterprise software environment.

• Analytical Skillset: Proficiency in SQL, Tableau, Power BI, or similar data visualization tools. Ability to turn "noisy" data into a compelling narrative for executive stakeholders using statistical approaches (Python preferred) and descriptive/diagnostic analytics.

• Domain Knowledge: Solid understanding of HR business processes (the "Hire-to-Retire" lifecycle) and how data informs workforce planning and employee experience
   

Other Qualifications:

• Platform Expertise: Strong hands-on experience with Workday HCM. Solid understanding of our user flows and journeys in various platforms. Deep understanding of Workday’s data structure, reporting capabilities, and People Analytics is highly preferred.

• Collaboration: Proven ability to work in an Agile environment, collaborating closely with developers to understand technical constraints while advocating for the end-user.

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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