Workday Functional Product Owner - HCM

Revantage•Dallas, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Revantage, a Blackstone Real Estate portfolio company, is seeking experienced Workday professionals to join their team as Product Owners. This is a hands-on role where you will be the subject-matter expert, decision-maker, stakeholder champion, and product strategist for assigned Workday modules. You will work across a complex multi-PortCo environment, managing the release roadmap, driving adoption, and optimizing the Workday platform. Revantage is hiring multiple Product Owners, each covering a cluster of related modules. The role has a defined growth path, with the potential to take on line management responsibility for an Associate Product Owner in the future. Example ownership areas include: Core HCM, Onboarding & Workday Help; Compensation & Advanced Compensation; Recruiting, Paradox & HiredScore; Talent & Learning; US Benefits & US Payroll; Reporting, People Analytics & Peakon. While specific module assignments may vary, the role profile, expectations, and seniority level are consistent across all Product Owner positions.

Requirements

7+ years of Workday functional experience with deep, hands-on expertise in at least two Workday modules.
Demonstrated experience owning a Workday module in a production environment — including enhancements, releases, stakeholder management, and roadmap ownership.
Experience working in a multi-entity, multi-PortCo, or shared-services HR technology model.
Strong understanding of Workday business process configuration, security roles, reporting, and calculated fields.
Proven ability to engage and influence senior HR stakeholders without direct authority.
Experience running forums, steering committees, or user communities across a distributed stakeholder base.
Global Workday implementation or support experience — able to navigate multi-jurisdiction complexity.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills — able to translate technical concepts for business audiences and vice versa.
Depending on the specific Product Owner role, candidates should bring deep expertise in one or more of the following clusters: Core HCM, Onboarding & Workday Help: Org design, job architecture, business process configuration, worker data, Workday Help case management.
Compensation & Advanced Compensation: Salary structures, merit and bonus plans, compensation cycles, equity, allowances, and global pay practices.
Recruiting, Paradox & HiredScore: Recruiting business processes, offer management, candidate experience, AI screening tools, and sourcing integrations.
Talent & Learning: Performance reviews, goal management, succession planning, learning campaigns, content management, and skills framework.
US Benefits & US Payroll: Open enrollment, benefit plans, ACA compliance, payroll processing, tax configuration, and off-cycle runs.
People Analytics & Peakon: Workday Prism Analytics, dashboards, engagement survey design, action planning, and People Analytics storytelling.

Nice To Haves

Workday Pro certification in one or more relevant modules.
Experience with third-party HR technology integrations and vendor management.
Exposure to change management methodologies and communication planning.
Prior experience in private equity, financial services, or multi-company real estate environments.
Familiarity with Agile or product management frameworks (backlog management, sprint planning, road mapping tools).

Responsibilities

Own assigned Workday module(s) end-to-end — from strategy and design through configuration, testing, deployment, and ongoing optimization.
Develop and maintain deep functional expertise in assigned domain(s), staying current with Workday product updates, roadmap changes, and community best practices.
Serve as the primary point of contact and escalation resource for module area across all PortCos.
Maintain comprehensive knowledge of how module(s) interact with upstream and downstream systems and processes — and design solutions with those dependencies in mind.
Identify complementary or supplementary technologies that could enhance capability in the domain — whether that is AI-powered tools, third-party integrations, or adjacent platforms.
Build and maintain strong relationships with HR leaders, operations teams, and business stakeholders across multiple PortCos.
Act as a trusted advisor — understanding each PortCo's unique workforce model, business context, and HR priorities.
Run structured Product Owner forums, working groups, and user communities to surface requirements, share updates, and drive alignment.
Manage competing priorities across PortCos with transparency — communicating trade-offs, timelines, and decisions clearly to all stakeholders.
Facilitate requirements workshops and design sessions, translating business needs into clear, actionable Workday solutions.
Own and maintain the product roadmap for module(s) — balancing strategic enhancements, PortCo-driven requirements, bug fixes, and Workday release adoption.
Evaluate every Workday bi-annual release for impact and opportunity within the domain — leading opt-in decisions, testing, and rollout planning.
Prioritize the backlog in collaboration with stakeholders, the Functional Architect, and People Technology leadership.
Ensure all enhancements are delivered with appropriate change management, training, and communications to end users and HR teams.
Track and report on the delivery and benefit realization of roadmap initiatives.
Remain hands-on with Workday configuration in the module area — able to review, validate, and contribute to configuration work alongside the Associate Product Owner.
Lead user acceptance testing (UAT) for enhancements and releases within the domain.
Review and approve design documents, configuration specifications, and test plans before deployment.
Support the Associate Product Owner(s) in day-to-day delivery, providing guidance, review, and quality oversight.
Continuously evaluate the HR technology landscape for innovations relevant to the module area — e.g., AI in recruiting, manager effectiveness tools, payroll analytics.
Propose and build the business case for technology enhancements or new tool adoption where Workday alone does not fully meet business needs.
Collaborate with vendors (Workday, Paradox, HiredScore, Peakon, etc.) to stay ahead of product developments and advocate for Revantage's priorities.
In the near term, work closely with and provide functional guidance to the Associate Product Owner(s) aligned to the module area.
As the team grows, take on formal line management responsibility for the Associate Product Owner — supporting their development, performance, and career growth.