Workday Product Owner

Oliver JamesLondonreedpublished 10/16/2026
Must-have:AgileSeniorLeadHybrid

About the company

A global specialty insurer is looking for a contract Workday Product Owner to take ownership of its People technology roadmap across Core HCM and Recruiting.

Your tasks

  • Own the backlog and roadmap for Workday HCM and Recruiting
  • Run sprint planning and prioritise demand with People function stakeholders
  • Manage vendors and partners on delivery and service quality
  • Keep the platform stable, secure and compliant while improvements are delivered
  • Report clearly on progress, service levels and decisions to senior stakeholders

Requirements

  • Product owner or functional lead experience on Workday, with depth in Core HCM and Recruiting
  • Agile delivery experience: backlog ownership and sprint cadence
  • Ability to manage competing priorities across HR, TA and Technology stakeholders
  • Vendor or SI management experience

Nice to have: experience in financial services or insurance, and exposure to the wider talent, reward and learning tools around Workday.

Other

Workday Product Owner - HCM & Recruiting | 6 months | £750/day (inside IR35) | London, hybrid (2 days onsite)