Product Owner - People Technology

Overview

Own end-to-end vision, roadmap, and delivery of Workday People Technology for KONE

Key Responsibilities

• backlog management
• solution design
• roadmap planning
• agile delivery
• kpi tracking
• technical debt

Tasks

-Prioritize the product backlogs, plan their execution, ensure successful execution of the plans together with relevant IT team(s) and partners. -Collect and clarify the needs of stakeholders and end users and translate them into backlogs. In this process, take responsibility for solution functional and/or technical designs, where applicable. -Collaborate with stakeholders to define the product roadmap, prioritize new capabilities, features and improvements, with focus on realizing value from investments through the application life cycle. -Apply agile and DevOps principles to maximize the flow of value. Use feedback loops to understand stakeholder and user needs and use that knowledge while planning and executing. -Set up the overall product performance KPIs and targets including for operations and IT activities related to benefit realization. Responsible for regularly following the KPIs and communicating with key stakeholders. -Guide agile team members when needed on functional and/or technical matters. Collaborate with other agile teams to plan the dependencies and joint development. -Ensure that the product operations and performance are as planned and take timely corrective action when needed. Follow and address technical debt in the product to ensure continued and sustained operations. -Follow the product’s business value, utilization level and cost and ensure that solutions within the product are accordingly adjusted. -Manage collaboration with and governance of technology- and service partners. -Be responsible for the financial aspects of the product -Provide necessary guidelines and instructions for stakeholders to use the solutions within the product and ensure that the instructions are followed.

Requirements

• workday
• power platform
• workday certified
• 8+ years
• project management
• communication

What You Bring

-Deep understanding of Workday (Core HCM, Compensation, integration tools, Extend, Prism), MS Power Platform knowledge is considered as a plus -8+ years of experience in People Technology, especially with Workday -Experience in working in IT projects in different roles and delivering successfully end-to-end e.g. integration or automation development project -Workday Certified (for Core HCM and integration tools) -Experience in working in a multicultural, global organization -KONE trainings in various areas -Understanding of how to enhance the process- and operations efficiency with the help of automation and AI. -Analytical and conceptual thinking, innovative and ability to think big -2+ years of project management or team leadership experience -Excellent communication and documentation skills in English, ability to visualize and communicate clearly complex topics -End-to-end People Tech process and technical solution understanding with focus on integrations with global business solutions and payrolls.

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Benefits

-Great place to work -Attractive package of benefits and bonus scheme -Opportunity to make a difference on designing more automated, improved E2E solutions and IT processes -Informal culture and friendly colleagues -Social and sport events on regular basis

About Kone

-Specializes in the design, manufacturing, installation, and maintenance of elevators and escalators. -Focuses on making the flow of people in and between buildings smoother, more efficient, and sustainable. -Known for its innovative solutions like the KONE UltraRope and KONE Destination Control System. -A key player in both new construction and modernization projects, ensuring safety, energy efficiency, and reliability. -Typically involved in landmark projects like airports, office towers, shopping centers, and residential complexes. -Committed to technological advancements, including smart building solutions and predictive maintenance.

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