Principal Product Analyst - Workday Delivery Lead
Core
Lead the delivery of complex, multi-system initiatives for Workday's Experience & Rewards pod, acting as the primary conduit between Product Management, Total Rewards, and HR Operations to align technical execution with strategic goals.
Role type
Principal Product Analyst (Workday Delivery Lead)
Builds
Secure, scalable People Technology systems including Core HCM, Benefits, Rewards, and Compensation platforms.
Domain
HR Technology / Workday Implementation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery
Required skills
Workday platform delivery, Workday HCM functional expertise, Advanced Compensation, Benefits, Performance/Rewards modules, multi-system initiative management, backlog execution, Scrum framework, stakeholder partnership, functional requirements definition, risk resolution, mentorship
Preferred skills
AI/Automation initiatives in HR tech, Agile/Scrum certifications
Technologies
Workday, Scrum
Responsibilities
Technically scope and lead executive-sponsored projects across Experience & Rewards; act as primary conduit between business partners and technical teams; serve as functional specialist for Core HCM, compensation, rewards, and benefits; drive delivery against prioritized backlog; break down complex epics into user stories and tasks; resolve project-level risks and requirement trade-offs; guide project teams and mentor junior colleagues
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic leadership