Senior Workday Project/Product Manager

Full Time
Toronto, ON, Canada
11 months ago

Candidates for this position are required to be based in Toronto, Canada and will be expected to comply with their team's hybrid work schedule requirements.

Who We Are

At Wayfair, we’re here to help everyone, anywhere create their feeling of home. We are passionate about our purpose. In Talent Technology, we help Wayfair serve its purpose through the technology that serves our most valuable asset - our people. 

We Are a Match Because You:

  • Have at least 5 years of experience leading project delivery teams 
  • Have at least 2 years of experience as a people manager
  • Workday Experience is a strong preference 
  • Are comfortable with wearing many hats - product management, technical project management, and even program management
  • Are passionate about people management and find fulfillment in supporting and developing your team
  • Have breadth of experience in enterprise technology and experience (or interest) in HR technology
  • Know how to balance priorities in a global company with a blended workforce
  • Are experienced assembling and managing cross-functional project delivery teams
  • Get excited by the challenges of delivering large-scale, complex projects that deliver meaningful value to everyone at Wayfair
  • Relish the chance to learn and grow by working with stakeholders all over the world
  • Understand HR business processes such as payroll, benefits, compensation, time and attendance, leaves and absences, etc
  • Are able to build trust and effective relationships with diverse partners in diverse business functions

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will manage a small team of two product managers, working in close partnership with our HR tech delivery teams and will be a thought partner to our stakeholders across the business. You and your team will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating delivery of capabilities through Workday and a blend of in-house and third party systems.

  • Practice effective delegation
  • Identify opportunities to better utilize our technology platforms, and make those opportunities into wins
  • Prioritize projects across stakeholder groups, facilitating in resolving priority and resource conflicts
  • Fluidly assemble and coordinate cross-functional, cross-departmental teams including software and data engineers, HRIS analysts functional business experts, etc
  • Be responsible for end to end project delivery
  • Balance task assignments between employees and contractors
  • Proactively identify and manage risks
  • Coordinate with vendors as needed around all stages from RFP to completed implementation

Why You’ll Love Wayfair:

  • Time Off:
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Health & Wellness:
    • Full Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA)
    • Life Insurance
    • DIsability Protection (Short Term & Long Term DIsability) 
    • Global Wellbeing: Gym/Fitness discounts (including US Peloton, Global ClassPass, and various regional gym memberships)
    • Mental Health Support (Global Mental Health, Global Wayhealthy Recordings)
    • Caregiver Services
  • Financial Growth & Security:
    • 401K Matching (Employee Matching Program)
    • Tuition Reimbursement 
    • Financial Health Education (Knowledge of Financial Education - KOFE)
    • Tax Advantaged Accounts
  • Family Support:
    • Family Planning Support
    • Parental Leave
    • Global Surrogacy & Adoption Policy
  • Professional Development & Recognition:
    • Rewards & Recognition 
    • Global Employee Anniversary Awards 
    • Paid Volunteer Work 
  • Unique Perks:
    • Employee Discount 
    • U.S. Bluebikes Membership
    • Global Pod Outings
  • Work/Life Balance:
    • Emphasizing a supportive & flexible work environment that encourages a balance between personal and professional commitments 

We are looking forward to your application!

Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities

Wayfair is fully committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. As part of this commitment, Wayfair will make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on business operations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know by completing our Accomodations for Applicants form.

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