Product Manager Core HCM

Overview

Product Manager – Core HCM is part of the Enterprise Applications / HR, Legal & Compliance Systems team within the Digital & Tech (D&T) CTO organization. The role defines, delivers and continuously improves Workday Core HCM capabilities, ensuring global HR processes, worker data, organizational structures and security are standardized, scalable, compliant and aligned with business needs.

What you'll do

• Define and align product vision, strategy and roadmap for Workday Core HCM
• Lead prioritisation, planning and end-to-end delivery of Core HCM capabilities using Agile and waterfall methodologies
• Design, configure and optimize Workday Core HCM business processes, including hire, change job, transfer, termination and contingent worker lifecycle processes
• Provide functional leadership and guidance to product teams, architects and stakeholders on Workday Core HCM design and feasibility
• Ensure Core HCM solutions are secure, compliant and aligned with enterprise architecture, data governance, privacy and regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX)
• Own and maintain functional and technical artifacts such as design specifications, configuration workbooks, process documentation and continuity plans
• Manage the product lifecycle including requirements, configuration, testing, deployment, change management and Workday release updates
• Ensure accuracy, consistency and security of worker, organization, position, job and foundational HR data
• Monitor product performance, measure success and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with HR teams, global stakeholders, product owners and third-party vendors to deliver high-quality solutions
• Support troubleshooting, root cause analysis and resolution of Core HCM configuration, data, security and business process issues
• Conduct data analysis and provide insights to improve process effectiveness, data quality and user experience
• Drive adoption of global Workday standards and promote best practices across the HR technology landscape
• Manage product financials and operational aspects where applicable

What you'll need

• Certification in Workday HCM
• Strong expertise in Workday Core HCM capabilities: Organizations, staffing models, job and position management, worker data, and business process configuration
• Hands-on experience with hire-to-retire processes, including hire, job changes, transfers, terminations and contingent workers
• Hands-on experience with Workday security, role-based access, data privacy and approval frameworks
• Proficiency in Core HCM configuration, condition rules, validations, calculated fields and reporting
• Experience with Workday reporting, dashboards, Jira and Aha!
• 5+ years of enterprise experience in Workday Core HCM and the broader HR technology landscape
• Experience designing, configuring, testing and supporting global Workday HCM solutions
• Experience in troubleshooting, root cause analysis and production support
• Experience in data management, data quality, governance and secure handling of worker information
• Knowledge of ITIL frameworks and global service environments
• Knowledge of compliance standards and controls (e.g., SOX) and data privacy requirements
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration
• Experience working in global, multicultural environments
• Bachelor's degree

Nice to have

• Additional Workday certification or experience in related functional areas
• Exposure to Workday Extend, Workday Assistant or Workday AI capabilities
• Exposure to Workday reporting, dashboards, discovery boards and People Analytics
• Experience with global HR operating models, localizations and enterprise HR data governance
• Familiarity with product tools: Jira, Aha!
• Certifications in PMP, PRINCE2 or Scrum Product Owner
• Experience in large global FMCG/FMHG organizations
• Experience with global deployment, localization and change adoption strategies
• Strong experience managing third-party vendors and service providers

Details

• Location: Bangalore (Bengaluru Campus 31)