Sr People Technology Product Manager - Workday

Gilead Sciences•Foster City, CA

2d•$146,540 - $189,640•Onsite

About The Position

At Gilead our pursuit of a healthier world for all people has yielded a cure for hepatitis C, revolutionary improvements in HIV treatment and prevention as well as advancements in therapies for viral and inflammatory diseases and certain cancers. We set and achieve bold ambitions in our fight against the world’s most devastating diseases, united in our commitment to confronting the largest public health challenges of our day and improving the lives of patients for generations to come. About the Role Gilead HR is embarking on a program of global process standardization, operational efficiency, and scalable People Technology solutions. We are seeking a Senior People Technology Product Manager to join our People Technology team within HR. This role is ideal for a seasoned Workday expert who combines deep technical knowledge with solution design skills to deliver robust, scalable, and compliant HR technology solutions. You will serve as a key contributor for Workday, driving architecture, configuration, and integration strategies for Core HCM and ensuring alignment with business outcomes. This is an opportunity to shape Gilead’s HR technology landscape and elevate the employee experience through innovation and automation. This role is based in Foster City CA.

Requirements

8+ Years with BS/BA OR 6+ Years with MS/MA or MBA

Nice To Haves

8+ years of experience implementing and supporting Workday’s suite of applications and technologies.
Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Human Resources, Business, a related field, or equivalent experience.
Experience as a technical lead on multiple full life-cycle implementations of Workday.
Experience cross delivering on one or more of the following Workday HCM modules: Core HR, Compensation, Benefits, Time and Absence Management
Deep knowledge of Workday architecture, object model, business process framework, reporting, calculated fields, and complex security models.
Experience configuring new and maintaining existing Workday security groups/roles.
Experience supporting global or multi-country Workday environments and country‑ specific requirements
Proven success delivering products that connect multiple systems and drive measurable business impact.
Strategic thinker who links product outcomes to organizational goals.
Strong stakeholder management and storytelling skills to align diverse teams around a clear vision.
Experience using AI, analytics, or data to enhance user experience and decision-making.
Workday Pro certification or additional Workday certifications strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Act as a Workday subject matter expert and solutions architect, leveraging deep technical and analytical capabilities to design and implement durable, scalable solutions.
Lead end-to-end delivery for Workday initiatives: requirements gathering, solution design, configuration, testing, deployment, and post-implementation support.
Provide techno-functional guidance in areas such as Core HCM, Security and Reporting.
Partner with HR, IT, and cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive architecture, mitigate downstream impacts and shape the Workday roadmap, balancing near‑term business needs with long‑term platform health.
Provide subject matter expertise on Workday best practices and partner with functional, engineering teams, and stakeholders to design Workday solutions ensuring all workstreams are cohesive and cross-functional/technical impacts are considered and mitigated.
Provide technical guidance and support to project teams during all phases of the implementation lifecycle and an ongoing basis, ensuring durable solutions and high data quality.
Ensure implemented technology meets the transactional, reporting, and analytical needs of our businesses. As appropriate, work with data engineering teams to ensure accuracy and completeness of data in the workforce data lake.
Conduct regular system audits and performance tuning to ensure optimal system performance and reliability.
Stay current with Workday releases and updates, evaluating new features and functionality for potential adoption.
Maintain compliance with GDPR, OFCCP, and Sarbanes Oxley controls.