Principal Product Manager, Enterprise Applications

Pleasanton, CA · full time · Lead / Staff / Principal

$196,000 – $294,000

Listed on Workday’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.

What this role is

This Principal Product Manager role leads product strategy and vision for internal digital workplace tools at a major enterprise software company, overseeing collaboration platforms and productivity capabilities used by thousands of employees. The position suits experienced product leaders with enterprise SaaS background who can navigate complex stakeholder landscapes, drive AI responsibly into workflows, and translate business needs into scalable digital experiences.

Our summary, not Workday’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

Skills this role names

What they ask for

Required

12+ years in product management, program management, or related enterprise/digital product delivery
5+ years owning product vision, strategy, and roadmaps in complex enterprise environments
5+ years leading large cross-functional initiatives with multiple engineering teams and dependencies
5+ years working with Agile, Scrum, or similar methodologies
Experience with employee-facing digital products such as intranets, mobile apps, collaboration platforms, or knowledge tools

Nice to have

Experience deploying large employee communications or collaboration platforms within technology companies
AI domain fluency with practical understanding of modern AI capabilities and responsible enterprise application
Experience evaluating vendor or SaaS platforms including AI-enabled products against business requirements and security criteria
Proficiency using data, analytics, and qualitative feedback to drive product improvements
Business-case development and ROI-modeling expertise
Deep understanding of UX principles
Product Management, Scrum, Agile, or AI certifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, or Information Technology; MBA or advanced degree