Principal Product Manager - Observability - Logs & Traces

Workday

Hybrid (50% remote and 50% in-office quarterly)
12+ years product management experience
Deep familiarity with observability concepts
Experience owning products in data pipeline space
Workday is seeking a Principal Product Manager for their observability platform, focusing on logs and traces within their global SaaS infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in product management and a strong understanding of observability concepts, with a commitment to collaboration and influencing across teams

Job Summary

  • This role sits at the intersection of platform engineering and operational reliability, directly supporting Workday's mission to deliver dependable services.
  • You will define high-impact OKRs that focus the team on outcomes such as faster incident response, deeper system visibility, and reduced operational toil.
  • Workday offers a flexible work approach combining in-person time and remote work, requiring teams to spend at least half their time in the office or field each quarter.

Matching Summary

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Workday is seeking a Principal Product Manager for their observability platform, focusing on logs and traces within their global SaaS infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in product management and a strong understanding of observability concepts, with a commitment to collaboration and influencing across teams.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 12+ years product management experience
  • Deep familiarity with observability concepts
  • Experience owning products in data pipeline space
  • Strong track record of leading cross-team collaboration
  • Understanding of open-source ecosystems like Prometheus

Nice-to-have

  • Curious minds and courageous collaborators
  • Sun-drenched optimism and drive
  • Ability to influence without authority
  • Strategic thinker connecting capabilities to business outcomes

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering
  • Master's degree or equivalent practical experience preferred
  • 12+ years of experience in product management

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