Workday Product Owner

Job Descriptionhackajob is collaborating with Kainos to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. NJoin Kainos and Shapethe Future NAt Kainos, we’re problem solvers, innovators, and collaborators – driven by a shared mission to create real impact. Whether we’re transforming digital services for millions, delivering cutting-edge Workday solutions, or pushing the boundaries of technology, we do it together. NWe believe in a people-first culture, where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your contributions truly make a difference. Here, you’ll be part of a diverse, ambitious team that celebrates creativity and collaboration. NReady to make your mark? Join us and be part of something bigger. NMain purpose of the role & responsibilities in the business: NAt Kainos, we provideinnovative and creative products designed to help Workday customers reduce risk and maximize their Workday investment. Our solutions include Workday testing, compliance, data masking, and document management. As a business with a proven record of year-on-year growth and over 500 customers we have multiple exciting opportunities for Product Owners across each of our growth products. NAs a Product Owner atKainos, you will play a key role in shaping the future of our market leading Workday solutions. You’ll own the product backlog across one or more functional areas, ensuring we stay at the forefront of the industry. This means you’ll gather and prioritize product and customer requirements, and work closely with our top-notch development, sales, pre-sales, marketing, and professional services teams to surpass customer satisfaction goals and maintain our leading market position. NYour passion for product management will shine through in everything you do. You will relish the challenge of solving complex problems and experience the thrill of seeing your products flourish and make a real difference. This is your chance to make a significant impact and leave your mark on our products and services during this exciting growth phase. As a result you will have ample opportunities to advance into senior roles within the Workday Products business or the wider Kainos organisation. Join us at Kainos and be part of a dynamic team that is shaping the future with innovative and impactful products. NYou will be responsible for: NnnUnderstanding customer needs, personas and why they engage with your product. NnnBecomingan expert in the problems we solve for and “why” they matter. NnnRunning structured workshops with customers and internal stakeholders. NnnDefiningand building solutions to address customer needs. NnnDefiningthe benefits your solutions deliver and how to measure success. NnnKnow your competition and how to stay ahead of them. NnnLaunching products and features including organising and enabling internal teams such as delivery, pre-sales, onboarding to maximise impact etc. NnnSupporting Roadmap Delivery and the product backlog; nnnCreating actionable user stories for development teams. NnnSupporting the prioritision of the backlog to ensure goals are met. NnnIdentifying and measuring the success criteria for each delivered feature. NnnDefiningand communicating release acceptance criteria for each product feature, including the criteria for MVP. NnnMeasuring, tracking and improving non-functional aspects of the product. Nnnn NAs required, stepping in to support sales efforts with product demos and customer discussions on more technical aspects of the product. NnnMinimum (essential) requirements: NnnDemonstrableexperience and capability to successfully carry out the key elements of the Product Owner role or experience of leading and architecting Workday based solutions NnnDemonstrable experience of delivering as part of an agile team. This should include excellent user story creation skills, articulating the business needs in a format that is easily consumable by the scrum team NnnExcellent communication skills are vital. You’ll need to be a persuasive and effective communicator with strong negotiating skills. It’s not only about talking, you’ll need to be able to listen, understand, and build on other’s viewpoints. NnnYou willhave an enthusiasm for new technologies and innovation and be prepared to take advantage of the flexibility provided to challenge and be proactive in bringing new ideas to how we work and to the product roadmap. NnnYou willneed an eye for detail, particularly to interpret supplied information and understand sources and challenge where necessary. NnnComfort and ability to engage with customers (including internal) to understand requirements, and support functional or technical product discussions. NnnDesirable: NnnPrior Workday implementation or management NnnExperience with Product Management in a Workday context NnnEmbracing our differences NAt Kainos, we believein the power of diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to building a team that is as diverse as the world we live in, where everyone is valued, respected, and given an equal chance to thrive. We actively seek out talented people from all backgrounds, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes them who they are. We also believe every candidate deserves a level playing field. NOur friendly talent acquisition team is here to support you every step of the way, so if you require any accommodations or adjustments, we encourage you to reach out. NWe understand that everyone’s journey is different, and by having a private conversation we can ensure that our recruitment process is tailored to your needs….