Red Hat

Principal Product Manager - Workday

Raleigh Full time

About the Job

The Red Hat Workforce Technology Solutions team is looking for a Principal Technical Product Manager – Workday. In this role, you will lead the evolution of our Workday platform to power how we attract, develop, and enable our global workforce. You’ll partner with teams across HR, Payroll, and IT to translate business goals into scalable, data-driven solutions that improve how employees experience our systems every day. You’ll drive the strategy and roadmap for Workday and related integrations, ensuring our systems support rapid growth and operational excellence. This is an opportunity to shape how technology enables people, influence enterprise-wide transformation, and make a visible impact in a fast-moving tech environment.

What You Will Do

  • Define and own the vision, strategy, and roadmap for Workday across all modules, aligning system capabilities with business priorities.

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Payroll, and IT, to gather feedback, identify opportunities, and prioritize high-impact initiatives.

  • Lead Workday product delivery, guiding configuration, integration, testing, and release cycles using Agile principles.

  • Influence and align stakeholders at all levels—partnering with leadership to ensure system strategy supports enterprise growth goals.

  • Evaluate new Workday features, integrations, and trends to recommend forward-looking enhancements.

What You Will Bring

  • Hands-on experience with Workday configuration, integrations, and reporting.

  • Strong understanding of Agile product management, backlog prioritization, and iterative delivery.

  • Proven ability to connect business strategy with technical execution, delivering measurable business outcomes.

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills—you can influence decisions across technical and non-technical teams.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset with a passion for improving systems and processes.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

You’ll be joining a team that sits at the center of innovation—where Workday isn’t just a back-office tool but a strategic platform that fuels how we scale and operate globally. You’ll also grow your technical and leadership skills by driving high-visibility projects, shaping enterprise-wide systems strategy, and working with a team that values experimentation, inclusion, and continuous learning.

The salary range for this position is $131,420.00 - $216,870.00. Actual offer will be based on your qualifications.

Pay Transparency

Red Hat determines compensation based on several factors including but not limited to job location, experience, applicable skills and training, external market value, and internal pay equity. Annual salary is one component of Red Hat’s compensation package. This position may also be eligible for bonus, commission, and/or equity. For positions with Remote-US locations, the actual salary range for the position may differ based on location but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. 

About Red Hat

Red Hat is the world’s leading provider of enterprise open source software solutions, using a community-powered approach to deliver high-performing Linux, cloud, container, and Kubernetes technologies. Spread across 40+ countries, our associates work flexibly across work environments, from in-office, to office-flex, to fully remote, depending on the requirements of their role. Red Hatters are encouraged to bring their best ideas, no matter their title or tenure. We're a leader in open source because of our open and inclusive environment. We hire creative, passionate people ready to contribute their ideas, help solve complex problems, and make an impact.

Benefits
●    Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
●    Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
●    Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
●    Retirement 401(k) with employer match
●    Paid time off and holidays
●    Paid parental leave plans for all new parents
●    Leave benefits including disability, paid family medical leave, and paid military leave
●    Additional benefits including employee stock purchase plan, family planning reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more! 

Note: These benefits are only applicable to full time, permanent associates at Red Hat located in the United States. 

Inclusion at Red Hat
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Equal Opportunity Policy (EEO)
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