Workday Product Owner / Associate Principal Engineer

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Nagarro is seeking a Workday Product Owner to support its Core HR squad within the Workday ecosystem. Based in the UK with a hybrid model, this 6 month to 1 year role allows subcontracting and requires someone who can deliver from day one. You should bring 10+ years of Workday and product ownership experience, solid HR process knowledge, and the ability to align HR IT and Finance stakeholders across teams. Key work includes deploying bank account data across 20 countries, supporting a Finance transformation, and pursuing Core HR enhancements. When applying, emphasize backlog management, agile delivery, stakeholder alignment, data driven prioritization, and comfort with ambiguity.

Company Description

Nagarro helps future-proof your business through a forward-thinking, fluidic, and CARING mindset. We excel at digital engineering and help our clients become human-centric, digital-first organizations, augmenting their ability to be responsive, efficient, intimate, creative, and sustainable. Today, we are 18,000+ experts across 38 countries, forming a Nation of Nagarrians, ready to help our customers succeed.

Job Description

Workday Product Owner 

Location: UK
Experience: 10+ years
Core Skills: Workday, Workday Product Ownership
Good to Have: Broader HR/IT systems knowledge
Duration: 6 months – 1 year
Sub‑contracting: Yes
Fixed Term: Not preferred currently
Positions Available: 1
Work Model: Hybrid

Work Location Expectations

• Hybrid working arrangement.
• If the candidate is based in the UK, they should be able to:
  • Work from home primarily, and
  • Come to the office occasionally (not permanent or regular; only once in a while, as needed).

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Workday Product Owner to temporarily support our Core HR squad within the Workday ecosystem. You will ensure delivery continuity, prioritize workstreams, and maintain alignment with the permanent Product Owner’s roadmap.

You will partner closely with HR, IT, cross-functional product teams, and global stakeholders. Key initiatives include:

• Deploying bank account data and processes across ~20 countries
• Supporting changing organizational setup values tied to an ongoing Finance transformation
• Managing additional Core HR process enhancements requiring structured planning

Key Responsibilities

1. Prioritize and Deliver

• Manage the squad’s backlog across enhancements, fixes, and new features.
• Track progress against goals and timeline commitments.
• Ensure smooth delivery for Core HR initiatives.

2. Support the Product Owner

• Understand and align with the existing roadmap and strategy.
• Lead tactical execution while preserving strategic intent.

3. Manage Stakeholders

• Act as the voice of employees, HR, and the business.
• Partner with HR, IT, Finance, and cross-functional teams to manage dependencies.
• Maintain consistent, clear communication across all stakeholders.

4. Drive Execution

• Coordinate with internal and external teams to keep deliverables on track.
• Clarify requirements, handle trade‑offs, and maintain transparency.
• Keep priorities aligned with squad and broader product goals.

5. Maintain Standards

• Uphold Agile practices and contribute to a collaborative, high‑performing squad culture.
• Participate in sprint ceremonies and support continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For

• Ability to integrate quickly into an ongoing team and deliver from day one.
• Strong organizational and multitasking capabilities.
• Solid understanding of HR processes and Workday modules (Core HR, Absence, Mobility).
• Proven experience handling both technical and functional stakeholders.
• Data-led, customer-focused prioritization approach.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and evolving business needs.