Product Owner

Detroit, MI

Full time

R-083020

As a Product Owner, you will drive the delivery and continuous improvement of Workday processes and capabilities across the enterprise. You will support the Workday integrations team through the creation of actionable work items, prioritization, documentation, and roadmap, while partnering with HR and Technology stakeholders. Your ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on execution, combined with your Workday expertise, will ensure solutions align to enterprise processes, system capabilities, and long-term product strategy. You will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where data-driven decisions and cross-functional influence are essential to success.

About the Role

• Own and prioritize the Workday product backlog, defining and sequencing work items aligned to business priorities while ensuring a steady flow of value across sprints and releases.

• Translate business needs into actionable Workday requirements by partnering with stakeholders to convert operational needs into user stories and acceptance criteria that reflect system capabilities and constraints.

• Drive delivery within an Agile framework by partnering with engineering and configuration teams to ensure focus on the highest-value items and validating that completed work meets defined acceptance criteria.

• Contribute to product vision and roadmap by aligning Workday enhancements and releases to broader HR and Finance product strategy while balancing new feature development with technical debt and system optimization.

• Lead the identification, evaluation, and implementation of AI‑driven capabilities within Workday and HR, including generative AI, machine learning, and automation features that streamline HR operations such as recruiting, onboarding, case management, and talent development.

• Drive change management and adoption of AI capabilities across HR teams, including training, communication, and measurement of value delivered through automation, insights, and improved process outcomes.

• Leverage data and feedback to inform prioritization decisions, using product metrics, stakeholder feedback, and user insights to continuously improve user experience and system effectiveness.

• Mitigate risks and manage dependencies by proactively identifying impacts across integrations, upstream and downstream systems, and releases while navigating scope changes and competing priorities with stakeholders.

• Build strong cross-functional partnerships with People, Finance, and Technology teams, serving as a trusted partner and communicator across technical and non-technical audiences.

About You

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience analyzing and improving business processes, preferably within HR or Finance systems.

• 2+ years of experience in a Product Owner, Product Analyst, or similar role owning backlog and requirements.

• Hands-on experience working with Workday (e.g., HCM, Recruiting, Compensation, Payroll, or Financials).

• Experience writing clear, testable user stories with measurable business value.

• Strong ability to translate stakeholder needs into technical requirements and navigate ambiguity while managing trade-offs and aligning diverse stakeholders.

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, HR, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting or owning a Workday product domain (e.g., Talent, Recruiting, Compensation, or Finance).

• Demonstrated experience leveraging AI platforms—including Anthropic’s Claude.

• Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or Agile certification.

• Experience working in Agile environments (Scrum, Kanban).

• Familiarity with Workday releases, configuration, and integrations.

• Experience partnering with HRIS, People Technology, or Finance Technology teams.

• Experience in financial services, mortgage, or fintech environments.

What you’ll get

Our team members fuel our strategy, innovation and growth, so we ensure the health and well-being of not just you, but your family, too! We go above and beyond to give you the support you need on an individual level and offer all sorts of ways to help you live your best life. We are proud to offer eligible team members perks and health benefits that will help you have peace of mind. Simply put: We’ve got your back. Check out our full list of Benefits and Perks ( .

About us

Rocket is a Detroit-based company made up of businesses that provide simple, fast and trusted digital solutions for complex transactions. The name comes from our flagship business, now known as Rocket Mortgage®, which was founded in 1985. Today, we’re a publicly traded company involved in many different industries, including mortgages, fintech, real estate and more. We’re insistently different in how we look at the world and are committed to an inclusive workplace where every voice is heard. Apply today to join a team that offers career growth, amazing benefits and the chance to work with leading industry professionals.

This job description is an outline of the primary responsibilities of this position and may be modified at the discretion of the company at any time. Decisions related to employment are not based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in completing the application and/or participating in the application process should contact a member of the Human Resources team, at View email address on click.appcast.io .

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