Workday Product Owner Lead

Job Description: Dentsu is an integrated growth and transformation partner to the world leading organizations. Founded in 1901 in Tokyo, Japan, and now present in over 145 countries and regions, it has a proven track record of nurturing and developing innovations, combining the talents of its global network of leadership brands to develop impactful and integrated growth solutions for clients. Dentsu delivers end-to-end experience transformation (EX) by integrating its services across Media, CXM and Creative, while its business transformation (BX) mindset pushes the boundaries of transformation and sustainable growth for brands, people and society. Purpose of the Role This is an exciting leadership opportunity for an experienced Workday Product Leader to join our dedicated global platform team. Reporting to senior technology leadership and partnering closely with business stakeholders, you will lead a solutioning team of around eight specialists and play a pivotal role in driving global adoption, stakeholder engagement and effective product management across a complex, large-scale Workday environment. Working closely with the global platform owner, you will help define the Workday vision and oversee the design, maintenance and delivery of platform solutions that meet diverse organisational needs. Your role will involve deep collaboration with senior stakeholders at local, regional and global levels, ensuring rigorous governance, system compliance and strong alignment between technical capabilities and strategic business objectives. You will guide a skilled team across product design and architecture, leading the scoping, prioritisation and execution of projects and enhancements across the entire Workday portfolio. You will bring exceptional leadership skills, deep Workday expertise and compelling storytelling abilities - someone who thrives in collaborative settings, unites cross-functional teams behind a shared vision, and consistently delivers high-quality, user-centred solutions that drive meaningful business outcomes. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the Product and Solutioning team, overseeing solution and integration architecture, platform delivery and business analysis. Act as the global ambassador and lead Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Workday platform, partnering with global stakeholders to drive platform adoption. Drive the analysis and prioritisation of business requirements globally, leading the creation of robust solutions aligned to strategic business goals. Provide leadership and guidance across the extended Workday platform team, overseeing all aspects of solution and integration architecture, strategic project delivery, business analysis and supporting the ongoing success of the Workday platform adoption. Works with engineering teams, articulating the goals, outcomes and requirements in sufficient detail that the development teams can deliver Ensure meticulous standards in solution design, platform governance, and process compliance. Proactively challenge and influence demand prioritisation, presenting alternative solutions and paths, as required. Maintain a keen awareness of Workday platform enhancements, releases, and roadmap, proactively advising global stakeholders on their impact. Forge strong, collaborative partnerships with senior business leaders and the HR CoE to continuously refine and enhance the Workday roadmap. Qualifications + Skills Deep expertise in solution design with a strong focus on the Workday platform and its ecosystem. Advanced knowledge of Workday functionality and modules, driving effective platform solutions. Skilled leader with a proven ability to manage and inspire high-performing teams. Strong commercial acumen with extensive client-facing experience throughout the solutions consulting process. Adept at building productive cross-functional relationships across global teams, including HR, Finance, Technology and other business functions. Experienced in leading solution teams to gather requirements, design, configure and test complex platforms. Certified in Agile methodologies (e.g., Product Owner, Scrum Master) and Workday functional areas, ensuring best practices. Proficient in integrations, including APIs and enhancing tools, methodologies and knowledge sharing to elevate platform maturity and adoption. What we offer This is a permanent position. The role can be based in either the Leeds or Manchester office and offers flexible working arrangements. As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a benefits package that you can tailor to your needs. Inclusion and Diversity At Dentsu, we embrace diversity and inclusion, valuing the unique perspectives and contributions of every individual. We believe that diversity fuels creativity and innovation, benefiting our employees, partners, and communities. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Beyond recruitment, we strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We recognize the importance of work-life balance and are open to discussing flexible working arrangements for all roles. If you need reasonable adjustments due to a disability or medical condition during our recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected], quoting the reference number of the role that you are applying for. Your needs will be handled with respect and confidentiality to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience. #LI-Hybrid Location: Leeds Brand: Global Technology Time Type: Full time Contract Type: Permanent Can’t find a suitable job? Sign up for job alerts tailored to your interests and be first in line for new opportunities. About dentsu For over 120 years, innovation has been a core tenet of our offering – exploring new ways to reach, engage and nurture relationships with audiences. Together we drive a multiplier effect for clients at a global scale, through the development of Integrated Growth Solutions that are underpinned by our promise to clients: innovating to impact. Be a force for good. 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