Senior Inbound Product Manager, Grants Management

About The Team

The Workday Grants Management team is transforming how research organizations and grant-funded programs manage their people, funding, and compliance. We empower customers to manage their grants confidently through accurate data, analysis, and actionable insights. We help customers work smarter and focus on advancing their missions.

About The Role

As a Senior Inbound Product Manager, you will champion customer needs through research and collaboration, translating them into actionable requirements and a compelling product vision. You will lead product discovery and delivery, guiding cross-functional teams to develop simple, complete, and lovable solutions. You will serve as the active Product Owner, maintaining a prioritized backlog focused on customer outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead product discovery by conducting in-depth customer research, identifying needs, and translating them into clear requirements and a compelling product vision
• Guide cross-functional teams through the full product development lifecycle
• Serve as the active Product Owner, maintaining a groomed and prioritized backlog
• Identify and champion AI and automation opportunities to reduce manual friction and improve outcomes
• Define success through measurable KPIs and use data-driven insights to inform prioritization
• Design solutions with global customers in mind
• Collaborate with the broader product management team to shape the future of the product

About You

Basic Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in product management for enterprise-scale financial software or high-level consulting in grants, financials, or payroll

Other Qualifications

• Deep understanding of customer needs within grants management and post-award research administration
• Skilled in active listening and effective communication to represent customer interests
• Experience working with Engineering, QA, UX, Services, and Research teams
• Proficient in data inspection, transformation, and modeling to guide product decisions
• Deep functional expertise in higher education, healthcare, or government sectors
• Experienced in building productive relationships and communication strategies
• Skilled at evaluating outcomes, assessing risk, and balancing priorities
• Experienced in generating business insights and shaping product vision
• Demonstrated ability to identify and implement AI and automation opportunities
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience

Workday Pay Transparency Statement

• Primary Location Base Pay Range: $148,000 USD - $222,000 USD
• Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $140,600 USD - $252,000 USD

Our Approach to Flexible Work

• Flex Work combines in-person time and remote work
• Teams spend at least 50% of their time each quarter in the office or in the field
• Flexible schedules to cater to business, team, and personal needs
• Remote "home office" roles can come together in offices for important moments

Equal Opportunity and Accessibility

• Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans
• Committed to providing an accessible and inclusive hiring experience
• Accommodations available upon request