Workday Product Manager

Reference: wd-422
Public Sector Experience Preferred
Remote / Hybrid (UK)
Up to £950 per day (Inside IR35)
Initial 6-Month Contract
We're supporting a major public sector organisation undergoing a significant Workday transformation programme and are seeking an experienced Workday Product Manager to lead the strategic direction and ongoing evolution of a critical enterprise platform.
This is an opportunity to join a complex, high-profile environment where Workday sits at the heart of organisational change. You'll be responsible for defining and managing the product roadmap, working closely with senior stakeholders to understand business priorities, and ensuring the platform continues to deliver measurable value across the organisation.
The successful candidate will bring a strong blend of product management, stakeholder engagement and Workday expertise, with the ability to operate confidently across business and technology teams. You'll work closely with SMEs, delivery teams, implementation partners and senior leadership to drive enhancements, optimise platform capability and support long-term transformation objectives.
Key Responsibilities
  • Own the Workday product vision, roadmap and strategic direction.
  • Define, manage and prioritise the product backlog.
  • Work closely with business stakeholders to gather and refine requirements.
  • Translate organisational objectives into clear product outcomes.
  • Drive adoption, optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Collaborate with delivery teams and implementation partners to ensure successful outcomes.
  • Lead prioritisation discussions across multiple stakeholder groups.
  • Manage competing demands and align delivery with business value.
  • Support governance, planning and decision-making forums.
  • Define success measures and track product performance against agreed objectives.
  • Ensure user feedback and operational insights are incorporated into future development plans.
Essential Experience
  • Proven experience operating as a Product Manager within the Workday ecosystem.
  • Strong understanding of Workday HCM and associated modules.
  • Experience managing product roadmaps, backlogs and prioritisation.
  • Demonstrable experience delivering enterprise-scale transformation programmes.
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
  • Experience working across both business and technical teams.
  • Strong understanding of Agile delivery principles and product-led delivery.
Desirable Experience
  • Previous public sector experience.
  • Experience working with Workday implementation partners.
  • Knowledge of HR technology and people systems.
  • Familiarity with governance, compliance and operating within complex organisational structures.
What's on Offer?
  • Up to £950 per day Inside IR35.
  • Opportunity to shape a major Workday transformation programme.
  • Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making.
  • Long-term programme with strong extension potential.
  • Flexible remote/hybrid working arrangements.
  • Opportunity to deliver meaningful change within a large-scale public sector environment.
If you're an experienced Workday Product Manager looking to play a key role in a major transformation programme, we'd be keen to hear from you.
£850.00 - £950.00
Per day
£850 - £950 per day
Added 27/10/2026
Reference: wd-422

Workday Product Manager

Barking, England, United Kingdom Contract IT

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