Senior Lead Product Owner – Workday Payroll

Location: Minneapolis, MN (Hybrid)

Duration: 6-Month Contract

Job Overview:

We are seeking a Senior Lead Product Owner – Workday Payroll to support the Human Resources (HR) Transformation & Products Team . In this role, you will collaborate with HR and business leaders to develop and execute solutions for complex payroll-related challenges. You will be responsible for shaping the US Payroll product vision, roadmap, and solution delivery while driving innovation in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a strategic consultant for complex business and technical needs within Product Management.
• Develop and implement initiatives that drive efficiency and transformation in Workday Payroll.
• Partner with HR and business leaders to identify challenges, recommend solutions, and influence decision-making.
• Lead product vision, roadmap development, and execution for US Payroll solutions.
• Provide expert guidance to senior leadership on innovative payroll and HR product solutions.
• Engage with cross-functional teams in a highly matrixed environment , ensuring smooth delivery and alignment with business goals.
• Use Agile methodologies to manage product backlog, prioritize features, and drive iterative improvements.

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of Product Management experience or equivalent experience (consulting, training, military, or education).
• Expertise in Workday Payroll , with experience supporting US and Canadian payroll operations .
• Proven ability to lead and influence teams in a matrixed environment .
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and critical thinking skills .
• Hands-on experience working in an Agile environment, with a deep understanding of Agile principles and frameworks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with HR Transformation projects .
• Prior experience in large-scale enterprise environments .
• Familiarity with compliance and regulatory aspects of US and Canadian payroll.

Key Technologies & Skills:

• Workday Payroll
• US & Canadian Payroll
• Agile Methodologies
• Product Roadmap & Strategy
• Stakeholder Engagement