Principal Product Owner, Workday

UMGC Global Campus

Adelphi, MD, United States
Base: $123,000.00 - $138,000.00; bonus/equity: not...
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Workday platform strategic vision
Manage product backlog and user stories
Collaborate with hr and finance leadership
** The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is seeking a Principal Product Owner for their Workday platform to lead strategic initiatives and ensure alignment between business needs and technology capabilities. The ideal candidate will have extensive Workday experience, particularly in HR and Finance, and will be responsible for managing product roadmaps, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement efforts. **

Job Summary

  • This role translates organizational priorities into a clear roadmap for Workday enhancements, integrations, and data-driven outcomes.
  • The Principal Product Owner serves as the bridge between HR, Finance, IT, and executive stakeholders, driving value realization and continuous improvement across Workday HCM, Finance, Prism, Extend, and related modules.
  • Benefits include generous time off, comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, and tuition remission.

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** The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is seeking a Principal Product Owner for their Workday platform to lead strategic initiatives and ensure alignment between business needs and technology capabilities. The ideal candidate will have extensive Workday experience, particularly in HR and Finance, and will be responsible for managing product roadmaps, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement efforts. **

Salary

Base: $123,000.00 - $138,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Workday platform strategic vision
  • Manage product backlog and user stories
  • Collaborate with HR and Finance leadership
  • Champion change management and user adoption
  • Workday configuration knowledge (HCM, Finance, Prism, Extend, or Journeys)
  • Agile product management and sprint planning

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in higher education
  • Engage with Workday user groups
  • Continuous improvement and innovation

Key Requirements

  • 8+ years of Workday experience
  • 4+ years as a Product Owner, Product Manager, or Platform Strategist
  • Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field
  • Workday Pro Certification(s) preferred
  • Agile Product Owner or Scrum certification a plus

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