Senior Product Manager, Authentication at Workday

Pleasanton, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, Security, SaaS, HR TechIndustries

Requirements

  • 8+ years of demonstrated ability as a Product Manager, Technical Product Manager, Product Owner, or other equivalent role
  • 4+ years of proven experience in one or more of the following areas: authentication, identity management

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Workday's Senior leadership, Customers, Product Management, and Development teams to define requirements that drive the overall access control and management strategy and roadmap
  • Lead the collaborative effort across product and engineering to shape and refine AI Agent authentication strategies, maintaining a proactive stance on evolving A2A (Agent-to-Agent) and Machine-Controlled Process standards (MCP)
  • Represent the customer and be data-driven when evaluating development decisions with engineering teams through design, testing and product/feature release
  • Identify platform solutions or improvements to help tackle customer problems or feedback. Own feature design documents to ensure multiple teams apply the solutions
  • Capture, prioritize, and define requirements (while actively grooming backlog) into executable epics and user stories for engineering
  • Build and maintain a prioritized backlog of epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria, based on key collaborator requirements, and persona and use case development
  • Independently drive the product vision and execution for a dedicated Scrum team, ensuring successful delivery by actively owning and guiding all Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and product prioritization

Skills

Product Management
Authentication
Digital Identity
Security
Cloud Security
Identity Management
Access Controls
Strategic Vision
Product Strategy

Workday

Cloud applications for finance and HR management

About Workday

Workday provides enterprise cloud applications that focus on finance and human resources for medium to large-sized businesses across various industries. Its main products include Workday Human Capital Management, Workday Financial Management, Workday Adaptive Planning, and Workday Student, which help organizations manage their workforce and streamline financial operations. The software operates on a subscription model, allowing clients to pay a recurring fee based on the number of users and specific modules needed. This model supports continuous updates and improvements to the software. Workday stands out from competitors due to its strong emphasis on customer satisfaction and employee engagement, offering tools like Workday Peakon Employee Voice to enhance workforce experience. The company's goal is to provide essential tools that improve operational efficiency and support businesses in managing their human resources and financial operations effectively.

Pleasanton, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2005Year Founded
$209.4MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Consulting, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours
Hybrid Work Options
Performance Bonus
Stock Options
Professional Development Budget
Conference Attendance Budget

Risks

Emerging HR tech startups like Buk could challenge Workday's market share.
Dependency on third-party platforms like Udemy may complicate service delivery.
Strategic shifts under new leadership could disrupt existing customer relationships.

Differentiation

Workday is a leader in cloud-based HCM and ERP solutions for large enterprises.
The company offers a subscription model ensuring steady revenue and continuous software updates.
Workday's focus on employee engagement tools like Peakon sets it apart in the market.

Upsides

Increased demand for cloud HCM solutions boosts Workday's market potential.
AI-driven analytics enhance Workday's financial management offerings with predictive insights.
Workday's partner ecosystem expansion, like with MetLife, opens new customer opportunities.

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