Product Manager III

Bill: $116.62
Pay: $80-75
Spread:808.8-1,049.8
Duration:412 months


HM: Eva Huston



Manager Updates 8/28:
Doing a payroll project but a lot is built out around time and absence in workday - LOA, time off, time tracking.
Resource ideally ET bc we do have a lot of crossover in AMEA.
Need Workday knowledge. Workday functional perspective, taking bus requirement - policy for time off ex - and turning into Workday technical BRD. Need Workday functional knowledge to translate into technical action. Partner w engineers if there are integrations needed, have good understanding of Workday ecosystem and understand how systems talk to each other.
Executing UAT system. Demos along the way within each sprint. Prototyping along the way to ensure alignment as we move forward.
Global supporting role.


Required: Workday configuration - specifically within absence, time tracking and LOA. Being able to drive work start to finish and ability to raise issues as things arise.
Nice to have: benefits and integration knowledge - really great to see if they are familiar in these areas.


Pot to extend or convert? At this time backfill for LOA, I hope my person comes back so not likely.


Interviews? Sept 15 th starting date for overlap w person going on leave. 2 rounds, want to hire quickly. No exam during intv but asking them to show ex with their experience within Workday.


Underqual: less than 2
Overqual: more than 7


Can be fully remote.


What would stand out? Workday Functional Consultant, Workday Analyst, Workday type titles.



Vendor 's

• 50% work coordinating business documentation and 50% actual configuration work - usually the hardest part getting ppl aligned before we can build something.
• Mix of HR, compliance and payroll business users.
• Turn away from strong integrations person, we have this knowledge, person backfilling is purely functional just nice to have integrations.
• Min headcount from prior companies? No, varies from 100 employees to 500 employees
• More than 7 okay? Absolutely if it's the right fit.
• What would you consider to be overqualified? More towards strategy towards workday. Architecture too senior. Need to be a builder, not strategy. Roadmap developed.
• Rockstar in PT okay? No, we would have to ask them to work at 6AM. If they say yes can work ET and can start at 6AM than okay, I just don't want that burden.
• Product and project management wanting to see? Both acceptable.
• Sounds like this is truly a techno functional workday resource, config analyst, workday analyst and those tend to lean more technical in nature and when you talk about config it's more tech than traditional product owner or manager, wanting to be clear, you are looking more technical in nature vs product owner? Yes orgs use terms differently, here at SFDC technical means integrations and custom code which is why I say technical consultant and configuration side. I see systems analyst, product owner even system engineer could be titles - if they are good at workday it could be a fit.
• I do not have someone to teach Workday to.
• Wanting to see global project experience? Yes, US is easier than Germanys of the world. Ideally they would have experience config in Argentina, india, Germany etc. bc of nuances and complexities with other countries.
• Is this person managing any budgets, timelines, milestones? No.
• Prior industry? No best part about time and absence is it's standard across industries.

What to look for:

What to update:


Bill Rate with the MSP fee removed: $116.62


HM Contact: Yes, Hutson, Eva (View email address on click.appcast.io)


Supplier FAQ
Aside from the job description, what will a typical day for this contractor look like?
work with business stakeholders to capture business requirements
work with the team to answer requirements questions, forecast start and completion dates for discovery, testing, and UAT
work with Technical program Manager to report status weekly
attend team and program weekly ceremonies
create slides to share technical challenges, risks, proposed options, accomplishments, etc.
Please rank your top preferred skill sets (e.g.: tools, previous experience, technologies)
Must have skills: Benefits experience, Payroll experience, Clear and concise communication, good organization, quick onboarding, can speak tech and business language, requirements elicitation, process mapping, visualization of information, Agile and Scrum knowledge - working directly with a scrum team, team leadership
How many years of experience would you consider overqualified? This is a temp role, overqualified candidates would be ok
How many years of experience would you consider underqualified? 4
Please confirm location requirements: Remote is ok
Can this position be fully remote? Yes
Does this worker need to be near any hubs? (If so, provide onsite address and how many days per week): No
If the role requires the worker to be onsite? (If so, provide onsite address and how many days per week): At least 1 day a week: 111 Monument Circle, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Any specific time zones this candidate will need to accommodate? EST, PDT
Is there potential for extension of conversion to FTE? Extension Yes, looking to extend this role until 5/1/2027
Will you schedule your own interviews in Fieldglass or would you like to opt-in for StaffUp support with scheduling? Opt-in for StaffUp support with scheduling please
How quickly are you looking to interview/hire? - Would like start date to be 9/15 or very soon after, would like to start interviewing right away
How many interview rounds will there be? (We recommend condensing interview rounds to not lose talent to other opportunities): 1-2
Will there be any assignments within the interview process? (e.g.- Assessments, tests): No
Any other critical details to note for our suppliers? (Team size, applicable job titles that would apply) : Product Manager III - experienced product management lead role

Digital Enterprise Technology (DET) is seeking a hands-on Senior Product Owner to support Time Tracking, Absence, and Benefits systems within the CIO organization.[br aria-hidden= "true "]This temporary role is focused on execution and delivery. The Senior Product Owner will take business needs from initial intake through requirements, configuration coordination, testing, defect resolution, release, and post-production validation. The role requires someone who can quickly learn the current environment, work through an existing backlog, and independently move work to completion.[br aria-hidden= "true "]This is a techno-functional position-not a purely strategic product role or a passive coordination role. The successful candidate will work directly with HR, Benefits, Payroll, Engineering, Compliance, vendors, and business teams to deliver accurate, practical solutions across Workday and connected systems.


What You Will Do[br aria-hidden= "true "][strong style= "font-weight: bold; "]Requirements and Backlog Execution
Gather and clarify requirements for Time Tracking, Absence, Leave, and Benefits enhancements and production issues.
Translate business needs into detailed user stories, acceptance criteria, configuration requirements, workflow rules, and test scenarios.
Document business rules involving time entry, approvals, overtime, accruals, leave eligibility, benefits eligibility, enrollment, and life events.
Identify edge cases, regional variations, data requirements, and upstream or downstream impacts.
Break work into sprint-ready items and ensure each item meets the team's Definition of Ready.
Estimate effort and complexity in partnership with technical and functional teams.
Maintain traceability between requirements, configuration decisions, and test cases.
Keep backlog items, dependencies, decisions, and delivery status current in the team's work-tracking system.
Participate actively in backlog refinement, sprint planning, standups, demonstrations, and retrospectives.

[strong style= "font-weight: bold; "]Configuration and Solution Delivery
Perform or coordinate hands-on configuration in Workday Time Tracking, Absence, Benefits, and related HR applications.
Configure and validate business processes, eligibility rules, accrual calculations, validation rules, notifications, approvals, and security assignments.
Build and test changes in development or sandbox environments before production deployment.
Evaluate configuration options and recommend practical solutions based on complexity, risk, timing, and business value.
Review existing configurations and troubleshoot unexpected system behavior.
Maintain configuration documentation, decision logs, mapping specifications, and operating procedures.
Peer-review configurations produced by internal team members or service providers.
Support Workday release preparation by reviewing applicable features, assessing impacts, completing regression testing, and coordinating required changes.

[strong style= "font-weight: bold; "]Testing, UAT, and Release Support
Write and maintain test cases mapped to requirements and acceptance criteria.
Execute functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing.
Prepare test data and confirm that test environments are ready for use.
Lead or support user acceptance testing, including test planning, scenario preparation, business-user guidance, and results tracking.
Capture, triage, and resolve defects, then coordinate retesting through closure.
Validate integrations with Payroll, Core HR, Finance, benefits carriers, leave administrators, and other third-party systems.
Confirm that time, absence, and benefits transactions produce the expected downstream payroll and reporting results.
Prepare release notes describing what changed, how it was tested, and any known impacts.
Perform post-deployment smoke testing and production validation.

[strong style= "font-weight: bold; "]Production Support and Issue Resolution
Investigate Time Tracking, Absence, and Benefits incidents and business escalations.
Reproduce issues, analyze configuration and transaction data, identify root causes, and coordinate corrective action.
Work directly with HR, Payroll, Benefits, Engineering, vendors, and managed service providers to resolve problems.
Lead root-cause analysis for significant production issues and document findings, corrective actions, and preventive measures.
Monitor open issues and ensure urgent or time-sensitive items continue moving toward resolution.
Identify recurring problems and recommend configuration, process, or documentation improvements.
Provide clear updates on issue status, business impact, dependencies, and expected resolution.
Support operational activities when temporary coverage or additional delivery capacity is needed.

[strong style= "font-weight: bold; "]Integrations and Cross-System Coordination
Assess how configuration changes could affect Payroll, Core HR, Finance, reporting, security, and third-party integrations.
Document integration requirements, mapping rules, business logic, validation expectations, and error-handling requirements.
Coordinate with integration engineers and vendors when changes have upstream or downstream dependencies.
Support integration testing, file validation, reconciliation, and error resolution.
Flag cross-system conflicts and delivery dependencies early.
Assist with tenant refreshes, environment coordination, and data-validation activities as needed.

[strong style= "font-weight: bold; "]Compliance, Security, and Controls
Translate applicable time, leave, benefits, labor, and data privacy requirements into system rules and test scenarios.
Ensure required change approvals are obtained before configuration or development begins.
Maintain evidence supporting audit requests, change controls, testing, and production deployment.
Support access reviews, security assessments, and periodic recertification activities.
Help validate segregation of duties and appropriate access to sensitive employee and benefits information.
Identify compliance, security, and operational risks and escalate them promptly.
Participate in Change Advisory Board or related governance processes when required.

[strong style= "font-weight: bold; "]Required Experience
6+ years of experience in product ownership, business systems analysis, HR technology, Workday configuration, or a related techno-functional role.
Hands-on experience with at least two of the following areas:
Workday Time Tracking
Workday Absence or Leave Management
Workday Benefits
Workforce management
Payroll integrations
Experience translating business requirements into detailed user stories, configuration specifications, acceptance criteria, and test cases.
Experience supporting enterprise system configuration, testing, UAT, releases, and production issues.
Ability to independently manage assigned work from intake through production validation.
Experience working in Agile teams and using tools such as Jira, Linear, or similar work-management platforms.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage several active priorities.

[strong style= "font-weight: bold; "]Domain and Technical Skills
Understanding of time entry, approvals, overtime, schedules, accruals, leave eligibility, absence processing, benefits eligibility, enrollment, and life events.
Understanding of how Time Tracking, Absence, and Benefits transactions affect Payroll and other downstream systems.
Ability to analyze business processes, configuration rules, integrations, security, and transaction data.
Experience with Workday reporting, calculated fields, business processes, eligibility rules, or security is preferred.
Familiarity with APIs, integration files, data mappings, and cloud-based enterprise applications is helpful.
Experience working with benefits carriers, leave administrators, payroll providers, or managed service providers is preferred.

[strong style= "font-weight: bold; "]Working Style
Able to enter an established environment, learn quickly, and deliver with limited supervision.
Comfortable performing detailed execution work while maintaining visibility into broader business and system impacts.
Willing to investigate problems directly and follow issues through resolution.
Able to distinguish between items requiring immediate action and those that can be placed into the backlog.
Clear and concise when documenting requirements, decisions, risks, test results, and production issues.
Effective at collaborating with technical teams, HR specialists, business users, vendors, and senior stakeholders.