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Job Description:
The Principal Product Owner on the HR Technology team will partner with the Payroll and Timekeeping business leaders to ensure the outcomes for a product are delivered that meet the requests from stakeholders while managing change impacts of the deliverables to other business and processes. This requires a fundamental understanding of the Payroll, Absence and Timekeeping business functions and their constraints (financial, marketing, compliance, legal, service, the customer environment, the technical capabilities, the user experience, etc.) to deliver viable solutions. The role will actively manage and escalate risks and customer-impacting issues within the day-to-day role to the management team.

Responsibilities

Lead the prioritization of business requests by collaborating with Human Resources, Compensation and Benefits business leaders on key product considerations for Workday and ServiceNow and ensure initiatives are properly resourced and planned.

Leverage insights, feedback, financials, compliance, and risk data to define key product features and product roadmaps in partnership with the business leaders and HR Technology configuration team.

Align with Workday and ServiceNow product vision, features, best practices, and roadmap to leverage their high impact delivered functionalities.

Create key product documentation (e.g., business requirements document, project timeline, decisions, process map, User Acceptance Test scenarios, approvals etc.).

Capture high-level business requirements to include end-to-end impacts of the request which will support HR Technology configurations team and the Business Technology team to initiate the work.

Identify and define key non-functional requirements (e.g., security roles, availability, performance, etc.) to achieve necessary product metrics.

Own definition of Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and features/user stories for product delivery roadmap in-line with the Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) of the greater product vision outlined by Senior Manager, HR Technology Product Owner and/or Business Owner as the final decision maker for product scope.

Build and prioritize product enhancements log to achieve OKRs and keep the log up to date through continuous collaboration with the business leaders, HR Technology configurations team and Business Technology team.

Ensure product features and processes align with applicable Discover compliance, risk and quality management standards.

Create and validate user story acceptance criteria by defining appropriate testing frameworks for product features (e.g., execute unit testing, facilitate user acceptance testing, collaborate on functional performance testing, etc.).

Work with Data Stewards in their respective Line of Business (LOBs) to ensure required data quality controls are identified and implemented.

Partner with Business Technology team to create technical features that are required to continuously optimize system components and underline infrastructure maintenance.

Build a culture of accountability and ownership by collaborating with the HR Technology configurations team and Business Technology team to set target implementation timeline and monitor progress; manage dependencies with other business functions while identifying, building, and fostering partnership across different product teams.

Minimum Qualifications

At a minimum, here’s what we need from you:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related

6+ years’ experience with Product, Business, Technical, or related

In lieu of a degree, 8+ years’ experience with Product, Business, Technical, or related

Preferred Qualifications

If we had our say, we’d also look for:
Working knowledge of Workday’s Payroll, Time Tracking and Absence products

Working knowledge of laws and regulations for U.S payroll (international a plus), time tracking and absence management

Project Management experience (PMP a plus)

Experience in business requirements gathering, User Acceptance Testing facilitation, Change Management support

Working knowledge of Agile methodology

Application Deadline: The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Mar-02-2024. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The posting may be available past this date, but it is not guaranteed.

Compensation: The base pay for this position generally ranges between $110,500.00 to $154,900.00. Additional incentives may be provided as part of a market competitive total compensation package. Factors, such as but not limited to, geographical location, relevant experience, education, and skill level may impact the pay for this position.

Benefits:
We also offer a range of benefits and programs based on eligibility. These benefits include:

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

Medical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings Account

STD, Life, LTD and AD&D

Recognition Program

Education Assistance

Commuter Benefits

Family Support Programs

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Learn more at MyDiscoverBenefits.com .

What are you waiting for? Apply today!

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Discover is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Discover is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status. (Know Your Rights)

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