Workday Product Manager - Architecture
Job in
Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, 23274, USA
Listed on 2026-07-01
Listing for:
Actalent
Contract
position Listed on 2026-07-01
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Business Systems/ Tech Analyst, IT Consultant, Systems Analyst, IT Business Analyst
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Description
This role focuses on leading Workday Compensation and Job Architecture initiatives as a highly experienced product manager and subject matter expert. You will partner with stakeholders across multiple industries to design, configure, and optimize Workday HCM, Core Compensation, and Advanced Compensation capabilities, with particular emphasis on Job Architecture reconfiguration, One-Time Payments, Annual Bonus, and Merit processes. The position requires a collaborative, strategic thinker who can leverage industry best practices and Workday's full capabilities to stabilize environments, drive live design sessions, and deliver integrated, data-driven compensation solutions for a global organization.
Responsibilities
+ Lead the design, configuration, and implementation of Workday Core Compensation and Advanced Compensation solutions, with a primary focus on Job Architecture for a global company.
+ Own and drive Job Architecture reconfiguration efforts, including interpreting existing design documentation, asking clarifying questions, and rerouting the solution as needed to align with business objectives.
+ Facilitate and lead live design sessions, collaborating closely with stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable Workday compensation configurations.
+ Design and optimize compensation structures, including merit cycles, annual bonus programs, one-time payments, and complex union progression scenarios.
+ Serve as the Workday Compensation and Job Architecture subject matter expert, providing guidance on best practices, governance, and long-term roadmap planning.
+ Create and maintain custom configurable Workday solutions using tools such as Calculated Fields, Report Writer, Workday Studio, BIRT, and other advanced Workday functions.
+ Emphasize data integration, analytics, and reporting to enhance visibility into compensation programs and support informed decision-making.
+ Support and stabilize existing Workday environments, including stepping into ongoing implementations or post-go-live situations to improve performance and reliability.
+ Lead work streams and coordinate cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment between HR, compensation, technology, and business stakeholders.
+ Conduct impact assessments and troubleshoot configuration issues related to Job Architecture, compensation structures, and payment processes.
+ Document solution designs, configuration decisions, and process flows, ensuring clear knowledge transfer and sustainable support models.
+ Apply multi-industry consulting experience to tailor Workday compensation solutions that meet diverse regulatory, union, and organizational requirements.
+ Continuously evaluate Workday capabilities and industry trends to recommend enhancements and new features that improve operational excellence and mission readiness.
Essential Skills
+ Workday-certified in HCM, Core Compensation, and Advanced Compensation.
+ Minimum of 8-10 years of experience leading the design and configuration/implementation of Workday Core Compensation and Advanced Compensation projects.
+ At least 8+ years of hands-on Workday compensation experience, including global Job Architecture work at SME (subject matter expert) level.
+ Proven experience supporting 10+ Workday implementations or engaging to stabilize existing Workday environments.
+ Demonstrated expertise in Job Architecture, including reconfiguration for global organizations and complex union progressions.
+ Strong background in Workday HCM, Compensation Structures, Merit and Bonus Cycles, and One-Time Payments.
+ Hands-on configuration experience across Workday compensation modules, including live design and solutioning.
+ Deep experience creating custom Workday solutions using Calculated Fields, Report Writer, Workday Studio, and BIRT.
+ Emphasis on data integration, analytics, and reporting to improve compensation transparency and decision-making.
+ Multi-industry consulting experience spanning at least 4-5 different industries.
+ Ability to operate…
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