Product Owner
External job listingat Rocket
Drive Workday process improvement at Rocket, own the product backlog, partner with HR and Technology, and lead AI capabilities and adoption.
Salary
Not provided
Location
Detroit, United States
Employment type
Full time
Workplace
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Product Owner
Detroit, United States
Job description
About the role
As a Product Owner at Rocket, you will drive the delivery and continuous improvement of Workday processes and capabilities across the enterprise. You will support the Workday integrations team through actionable work items, prioritization, documentation, and roadmap development, partnering with HR and Technology stakeholders.
The role balances strategic vision with hands-on execution and Workday expertise to align solutions with enterprise processes, system capabilities, and long-term product strategy. It calls for data-driven decisions and cross-functional influence in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
- Own and prioritize the Workday product backlog, defining and sequencing work items aligned to business priorities and ensuring a steady flow of value across sprints and releases.
- Partner with stakeholders to translate business needs into actionable Workday requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria that reflect system capabilities and constraints.
- Work with engineering and configuration teams within an Agile framework to focus on the highest-value items and validate completed work against acceptance criteria.
- Contribute to the product vision and roadmap by aligning Workday enhancements and releases with broader HR and Finance product strategy, while balancing new features with technical debt and system optimization.
- Identify, evaluate, and implement AI-driven capabilities within Workday and HR, including generative AI, machine learning, and automation features for recruiting, onboarding, case management, and talent development.
- Drive change management and adoption of AI capabilities across HR teams, including training, communication, and measuring value through automation, insights, and improved process outcomes.
Key facts
- The role focuses on Workday processes and capabilities across the enterprise.
- Partners with HR and Technology stakeholders.
- Leads identification, evaluation, and implementation of AI-driven capabilities within Workday and HR.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Product Owner do?
The role drives delivery and continuous improvement of Workday processes and capabilities, and owns and prioritizes the Workday product backlog.
Which teams and stakeholders does the role work with?
The role partners with HR and Technology stakeholders, as well as engineering and configuration teams.
What AI-related work is involved?
The role identifies, evaluates, and implements AI-driven Workday and HR capabilities, and drives their adoption across HR teams.