Your work days are brighter here.At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the enterprise software market. And when we began to rise, one thing that really set us apart was our culture. A culture which was driven by our value of putting our people first. And ever since, the happiness, development, and contribution of every Workmate is central to who we are. Our Workmates believe a healthy employee-centric, collaborative culture is the essential mix of ingredients for success in business. That’s why we look after our people, communities and the planet while still being profitable. Feel encouraged to shine, however that manifests: you don’t need to hide who you are. You can feel the energy and the passion, it's what makes us unique. Inspired to make a brighter work day for all and transform with us to the next stage of our growth journey? Bring your brightest version of you and have a brighter work day here.About the TeamAs Workday Grants Management embarks on its exciting journey of global expansion, we are focused on hiring an experienced product manager with an understanding of higher education, government, healthcare, and research institution funding. This includes knowledge of relevant grant funding mechanisms, regulations, accounting principles, financial reporting standards and recommended practices.In this role, you will not only be the voice of the customer for our existing offerings, but also play a key role in shaping the product for international success. You will contribute to the global product roadmap, ensuring our solution caters to both broader international audiences while still addressing country specific requirements.Workday Grants Management is a critical part of the digital backbone for research organizations and grant-funded programs. We empower our customers to manage their people, compliance, and funding confidently through accurate data, analysis, and insights.Our team champions the following:- Work-life balance: We offer flexible schedules and support your career and personal goals.- Professional development: We encourage growth through training and mentorship opportunities.- Building true belonging, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and beyondAbout the RoleWe're seeking an experienced leader with a proven track record in delivering research and grant management solutions. You'll become the champion for our EMEA customers, deeply understanding their specific needs and challenges through in-depth research and close collaboration. By translating their needs into actionable requirements and a compelling product vision, you'll ensure the next generation of Workday Grants Management delivers a transformational user experience and empowers them to achieve greater efficiency and actionable insights.Leading both product discovery and delivery, you'll guide our cross-functional teams (including Engineering, QA, Services, UX, and Research) to develop and deliver simple, complete, and lovable solutions impacting key areas like award contracts, grant accounting, billing and payments, and reporting – all tailored to the unique needs of specific countries within EMEA. As part of our collaborative product manager team, you'll bring your fresh ideas and expertise to the table, shaping the future of Workday Grants Management and playing a pivotal role in our expansion.We want your perspective and fresh ideas to contribute to our next generation Grants Management solution!About YouAre you a passionate product leader with a proven track record in research and grant management solutions? If you thrive in collaborative environments and possess the expertise to translate customer needs into actionable product visions, we encourage you to apply!Basic Qualifications:5+ years of experience in product management for research and grant management solutions (ideal qualification); AND/OR5+ years experience with Workday Financials in EMEA with a deep understanding of UK higher education or public sector or Workday Grants Management willing to be based in EMEAProven ability to deliver real product outcomes for enterprise products.Strong collaboration skills to partner with cross-functional teams.Adaptable with high ambiguity tolerance and a problem-solving mindset.Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).Understanding of accounting principles and reporting standards applicable to UK especially grant management. Other Qualifications:Experience working with the UK public and private sector grant funding landscape (particularly in higher education, government, research institutions, and healthcare)Grant management funding expertise beyond UK in EMEA as well as in North America and APJ countries are welcomed.Consulting experience implementing and architecting grants management software solutions within EMEAPassion for building innovative and impactful solutions in financial enterprise software.We are seeking a talented product manager and/or subject matter expert who is passionate about making a difference. Our Approach to Flexible Work With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at Workday about our Employee Referral process!
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