Product Manager (Workday)

Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose.

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we're building a thriving planet.

Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We're making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:

• renewables and energy services
• engineering and design
• construction and facility services

To get where we're going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?

The Opportunity with McKinstry

We are seeking a Product Manager to own and evolve our Workday platform. This role supports the vision, roadmap, and delivery of McKinstry's Workday HR Technology products within the HR Corporate Service Unit (CSU). Owns product-management engagement for assigned Workday HCM and broader HR Technology work-translating stakeholder needs into prioritized, well-documented deliverables-while partnering with HR Tech leadership and integration partners to deliver reliable, business-aligned solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain LOB/CSU portfolio product roadmaps.

• Maintain knowledge of LOB/CSU existing technology solution set and future needs, industry trends, and competitive threats.

• Define enhancements and features with LOB/CSU stakeholders.

• Manage product life cycle (including modifications, upgrades and maintenance) through end of life.

• Develop and maintain business cases.

• Produce well written documentation including Product Requirement Documents (PRD), user acceptance test plans and training material.

• Create product deliverables such as wireframes, prototypes and specifications.

• Partner with IT, consultants, and software vendors to specify, deliver, and maintain solutions and integrations.

• Facilitate product design and user focus sessions.

• Lead coordination and documentation of project activities including product introduction meetings, design review meetings, and user acceptance testing.

• Lead training sessions to ensure user and LOB/CSU success.

• Work with Technology Partners to successfully deliver projects including user stories, functional specifications, and testing.

• Manage and follow-up on client requests.

• Deliver accurate, high quality and timely results in product administrative support.

• Contribute actively to LOB/CSU innovation by gathering and maintaining internal and external client insight.

• Partner with LOB/CSUs, technology, and enterprise organizations to enable cross functional collaboration.

• Serve as a steward of McKinstry technology solutions.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Need To Succeed at McKinstry

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Hands-on experience with Workday HCM and related HR Technology modules (configuration, business processes, or integrations) strongly preferred; familiarity with the Workday semiannual release cycle a plus.
• Experience gathering requirements, writing user stories/acceptance criteria, and coordinating user acceptance testing (UAT) in an HRIS or enterprise-systems environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft products including SharePoint, MS Project, and PowerBI a plus.
• Previous experience in the A/E/C industry desired.
• Project Management skills desired.
• Product Management skills desired.
• 3-5 years in Product Management or A/E/C industry technology solutions experience required.
• Previous experience in a technology work environment a plus.
• Knowledge of software development methodologies a plus.
• Outstanding written/oral, organizational, analytical skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to quickly understand a specific LOB/CSU domain and identify the trends and opportunities in that space.
• Knowledge, experience, and certifications in and experience with Agile software development methodologies desired.
• Curiosity and interest in technology solutions to improve efficiency and profitability.

PeopleFirst Benefits

When it comes to the basics, we have you covered:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums

People come first at McKinstry, and we go beyond the basic benefits with:

• Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Transgender inclusive benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Pet insurance
• "Building Good" paid community service time
• Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University
• McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers

See benefit plan documents for complete details.

If you're driven by our vision to build a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the place to build your career.

The pay range for this position is $89,010 - $151,300 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay information is based on market location. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.

The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training. This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.

McKinstry is a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks.

Applicants for this role will only be considered if they possess current US Work Authorization, and do not require employer-sponsored VISA support to begin or remain in this role.

#LI-MD1