Sr. Product Owner - Workday

Posted 5 days ago

reserves networkOmaha (NE)

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$56 - $64 per hour

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Senior Product Owner - Workday | $56 - $64 per hour | Hybrid Contract What Matters Most Competitive Pay of $56 - $64 per hour

Schedule: Flexible Hybrid (50% per week in-office after 100% onsite training)

Location: Omaha, NE12-month Contract with the possibility of extension or hire-onContract opportunity supporting a highly visible HR technology organization Opportunity to help shape the strategy, roadmap, and continued evolution of Workday and other enterprise HR technologies Weekly Pay with direct deposit When you work through The Reserves Network, you are eligible to enroll in dental, vision, and medical insurance as well as 401K, direct deposit, and our referral bonus program Job Description We are looking for an experienced Senior Product Owner to support a highly visible HR technology team with a primary focus on Workday. This role will partner closely with HR leaders, business stakeholders, and technology teams to manage the product roadmap and backlog, prioritize enhancements, support Agile delivery, and help drive solutions that improve the employee experience and HR operations. The ideal candidate has worked in both Product Owner and Product Manager capacities and brings strong experience with roadmap ownership, backlog prioritization, stakeholder management, Agile delivery, and HR technology. Workday experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities:

Own and prioritize the product roadmap and backlog for Workday and related HR technology solutions
Partner with HR leaders and stakeholders to identify needs and translate them into product initiatives and requirements
Drive backlog refinement, sprint planning, release planning, and Agile delivery activities
Lead semi-annual HR technology releases and coordinate dependencies, risks, and outstanding issues
Serve as the liaison between HR stakeholders, HR technology partners, and delivery teams
Facilitate prioritization and decision-making across competing stakeholder needs
Communicate roadmap updates, delivery status, priorities, and risks to leadership
Evaluate and prioritize new Workday functionality and vendor enhancements
Support change management and user adoption for new capabilities
Serve as project manager for major cross-functional HR technology initiatives Qualifications and Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Information Systems, Technology, or a related field 5-7+ years of Product Ownership, Product Management, or Agile product leadership experience
Experience working in both Product Owner and Product Manager roles
Direct experience owning a product roadmap and backlog
Strong Agile/Scrum experience including sprint planning, prioritization, and release planning
Experience partnering directly with HR business leaders and functional stakeholders
Strong stakeholder management, facilitation, and executive communication skills
Experience with Agile tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, Rally, or similar platforms
Workday or broader HR technology experience strongly preferred
Experience supporting Workday implementations, enhancements, or multiple Workday modules preferredCSPO, SAFe POPM, or similar certification preferred
Insurance industry experience is a plus

Candidates should have direct Product Ownership and Product Management responsibility. This opportunity is not designed for candidates whose experience is primarily limited to Business Analysis, Project Management, HRIS administration, or functional Workday support without responsibility for product strategy, roadmap ownership, backlog prioritization, and delivery decisions. Work Authorization & Employment Status Requirement Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We are not able to sponsor or assume responsibility for employment visas, including but not limited to H-1B, now or in the future. We also cannot accept C2C (Corp-to-Corp) or third-party candidates.

Benefits and Perks:

Medical, Dental, and Life insurance benefits.
Eligible for a 401(k) plan.
Weekly Pay with direct deposit.
Join a supportive workplace community that values you as a team member with recognition, activities, and more. Your New Organization:
This dynamic insurance organization, headquartered in downtown Omaha, NE, combines financial strength and stability with a friendly “small company” atmosphere. With years of success, the company fosters innovation, collaboration, and professional growth in a supportive environment.
Your Career Partner:

The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment. The Pay Rate range for this position is $56 - $64 per hour, excluding benefits. Your final Pay Rate will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location, and internal pay equity. Please note, hiring at the top of the range is uncommon to allow room for future salary growth.

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