About the team
Join a dynamic team of product managers that deliver everything from large-scale technology solutions to small optimizations. The team is responsible for developing long-range product roadmaps and engaging in backlog grooming for the upcoming 2-week sprint. We work in lock-step with our engineering partners to deliver a portfolio of technology solutions that include a wide range of 3rd party SaaS products and custom developed applications.About the role
We are seeking an experienced product manager to drive the end-to-end product execution and vision for how Zillow can make small to medium sized enhancements to Workday, predominantly focused on the HCM & Recruiting functions. This role will be responsible for identifying opportunities and improvements to currently launched Workday functionality as well as evaluating and proposing new features and initiatives based on stakeholder priorities. You will take ownership over the entire body of work related to enhancements outside of active initiatives, including proposing and implementing new and better ways to manage the intake, backlog and execution. You will get the opportunity to develop a deep understanding of your customer’s process and needs, while keeping a pulse on the broader company strategy and objectives. Collaboration is a key ingredient for success, you must be able to recognize key dependencies across different teams in order to coordinate a successful product launch. You will provide product consultancy and recommendations to your business partners, helping them to better understand trade-offs, interoperability, and maintenance costs, enabling them to select the right solution that will help them meet their business objectives.
This role will work alongside other Product Managers, HR leaders, IT leaders and subject matter experts in supporting Zillow employee programs by delivering solutions that enable our processes and systems to operate at scale.
Primary responsibilities include:
Collaborate with key partners in IT and Shared Services (Finance, HR, Risk, Legal, People Analytics and Compliance) to articulate functional requirements into strategic product visions
Review and assess incoming requests for small enhancements and collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize and categorize requests based on business impact and urgency
Lead Zillow’s roadmap related to Workday enhancements, including reprioritization as required due to changing priorities or business needs
Lead the work to redesign current business processes to improve efficiency, reporting, and data accuracy
Identify opportunities for ways to improve routines in place today by reducing manual steps and improving the employee experience
Collect and analyze quantitative cycle time data and qualitative user feedback information to define opportunity size and understand root cause of issues, that guide product planning and prioritization
Recommend product features and technical improvements, specifically focused on how Zillow can continue to better leverage & enhance the Workday experience
Responsible for launching new product features and experiences - diving deep to define the problem, draft detailed requirements/user stories, plan development sprints, create and execute user testing plan, and support continuous releases
Manage a broad group of key stakeholders and senior leaders - communicate progress and findings to program leaders and other key partners, via product briefs, status updates, and demos
Establish success metrics and ensure performance of products ensuring easy adoption and interoperability across the lines of business
Who you are
4+ years as a Product Manager with direct product ownership, operating in an Agile development environment - experience working directly with internal and external technology analysts and developers
3-5 years experience executing product development within Workday, preferably at a mid-size company
1-2 years experience in Workday HCM & Workday Recruiting, preferably Workday Compensation
Proven track record leading cross-functional teams, delivering quality work on time, must be conversant in UX design, technology and data analysis
3-5 years of experience working within HR functions preferred
Examples of end-to-end project management and technical implementation of new products or features, including discovery, requirement gathering, planning, prioritization, stakeholder management, user testing, launch execution and measuring impact of launches
Experience working with SasS applications and 3rd party vendor relationship management and implementation of new 3rd party tools
Excellent decision-making skills and experience guiding prioritization of work; ability to make trade-off decisions to meet customer needs and technology constraints
Get to know us
Zillow is reimagining real estate to make home a reality for more and more people.
As the most-visited real estate website in the United States, Zillow® and its affiliates help movers find and win their home through digital solutions, first class partners, and easier buying, selling, financing and renting experiences. Millions of people visit Zillow Group sites every month to start their home search, and now they can rely on Zillow to help make it easier to move. The work we do helps people get home and no matter what job you're in, you will play a critical role in making home a reality for more and more people.
Our efforts to streamline the real estate transaction are supported by a deep-rooted culture of innovation, our passion to redefine the employee experience, a fundamental commitment to Equity and Belonging, and world-class benefits. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverages as well as parental leave, family benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off. We’re also setting the standard for work experiences of the future, where our employees are supported in doing their best work and living a flexible, well-balanced life. But don’t just take our word for it. Read recent reviews on Glassdoor and recent recognition from multiple organizations, including: the 100 Best Companies to Work For, Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award, Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Corporate Equity Index, and TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.
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