Workday Product Manager

Position Summary

As a Workday Product Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving the success of our ongoing Workday implementation and optimization initiatives. You will be responsible for overseeing the technical aspects of the Workday platform, ensuring its alignment with business goals, and maximizing its functionality to meet the evolving needs of our organization. The Workday Product Manager will own the Workday enhancement and issue backlog in coordination with our business and technical teams for our current (Financials, Supplier Accounts, Banking, Business Assets) and future Workday modules. 

 Responsibilities & Duties

• Workday Product Management:
  • Lead the end-to-end management of Workday products, from initial design and implementation to ongoing optimization.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Accounting, Treasury, Technology Services, and other business units, to gather requirements and ensure the Workday platform aligns with organizational objectives.
• Technical Expertise:
  • Leverage your deep understanding of Workday functionality, architecture, reporting, and integrations to guide technical decisions and enhancements.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the Technology Services team, ensuring best practices are followed.
• Project Management:
  • Drive the execution of Workday projects, managing timelines, resources, and budgets effectively.
  • Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful delivery.
• Stakeholder Collaboration:
  • Engage with key stakeholders to understand their business processes and requirements, translating them into actionable plans for the Workday platform.
  • Foster strong relationships with internal teams, external vendors, and other partners involved in Workday-related projects.
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Stay informed of Workday updates, industry trends, and best practices to recommend and implement improvements.
  • Lead the evaluation and implementation of new Workday features and modules to enhance system capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Workday product management, with a focus on the technical aspects of the platform.
• 5 - 10 years of experience in a finance-related field, demonstrating a strong understanding of financial processes and systems.
• Financial accounting experience is a plus, providing an additional layer of expertise in aligning Workday with financial business needs.
• Proven experience in managing end-to-end Workday implementations and optimizations.
• Strong understanding of Workday functionality, configuration, reporting, and integrations.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple work efforts.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Relevant Workday certifications are a plus.

A reasonable estimate of the base compensation range for this role is $120,000 - $149,000 annually. The actual salary offer to the successful candidate will be based on job-related education, geographic location, training, licensure and certification, and other factors. Our company also offers a competitive benefit package including discretionary corporate bonus program, multiple health plans, STD and LTD options, company sponsored life insurance, fitness reimbursement, paid parental leave, time to volunteer, Paid Time off, ESPP, and 401K matching.

 At Redwood Trust, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to thrive. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.