Enterprise Product Owner - Workday - AAA - American Automobile Association : Job Details

Enterprise Product Owner - Workday

The Workday Product Owner is a strategic role responsible for maximizing the value and adoption of the Workday platform within the organization. This position translates business requirements into specific product needs, manages and prioritizes the Workday product backlog, and collaborates with functional and technical development teams to deliver solutions that align with organizational objectives. This role serves as a liaison between stakeholders and the development teams, ensuring that the Workday platform supports business operations and provides a streamlined user experience.

What You'll Do

Roadmap and Prioritization

• Build and maintain a clear product roadmap for Workday functional areas (e.g., HCM, Payroll, Time Tracking, Recruiting, Learn, etc.) and prioritize features based on business impact, urgency, and organizational goals.

Backlog Management

• Prioritize the product backlog, refine user stories, and ensure Workday solutions meet business needs and user expectations.

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as an intermediary between stakeholders (HR COEs, IT, business units, Executive team) and functional or technical teams by managing expectations and fostering clear communication. Lead requirements gathering sessions, identify operational pain points, and design scalable, user-centered solutions within the Workday platform.

Configuration and Optimization

• Continuously innovate by launching new functionalities, enhancing existing offerings, and optimizing the Workday platform for performance and user experience.

Release Management

• Coordinate all aspects of Workday's bi-annual release, including developing test cases, executing tests, reviewing releases, resolving issues, and verifying test outcomes. Support the adoption of new features and ongoing system maintenance.

Issue Resolution

• Support root cause analysis for functional and cross-functional issues, and manage problem and service tickets.

What You'll Need

Workday Expertise

• In-depth knowledge of Workday HCM and relevant areas like Payroll, Time Tracking, Recruiting, Compensation, Absence Management, and Learn.

Technical Knowledge

• Understanding of Workday architecture, configuration, customization, integration, reporting, and test automation tools and methodologies.

Product Ownership Experience

• Proven experience in product ownership or management roles within enterprise systems or ERP platforms.

Leadership and Collaboration

• Ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage stakeholders, and foster collaboration.

Communication

• Effective verbal and written communication skills across organizational levels.

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

• Ability to analyze problems, evaluate solutions, and make informed decisions.

Agile and Scrum Mastery

Deep understanding of Agile and Scrum frameworks, including backlog management, sprint planning, and ceremonies.

The starting pay range for this position is:

$129,400.00 - $172,000.00

Full-time employees are eligible for our incentive program based on organization, team, and personal performance.

Remarkable benefits include:

• Health coverage (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(K) with company match and Pension
• Tuition assistance
• PTO for community volunteer programs
• Wellness program
• Employee discounts

Auto Club Enterprises is the largest federation of AAA clubs in the nation, with 14,000 employees across 21 states serving 17 million members. We value diversity and support a collaborative environment to deliver legendary service.

“Through dedicated employees we proudly deliver legendary service and beneficial products that provide members peace of mind and value.”

AAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Automobile Club of Southern California considers all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with applicable laws and ordinances.