Product Manager - Employee Digital Experience (Workday)

Company Description

Job Description

We’re looking for a strategic and execution-minded Product Manager to lead the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of our global end-to-end digital employee experience, with Workday at the core. In this role, you will shape the roadmap and lead cross-functional teams to deliver seamless, intuitive, and high-impact experiences that enable every associate to thrive—from hire to retire.

This is a high-visibility position, partnering deeply with leaders across HR, Store Operations, Distribution Centers, Digital & Tech, Communications, Solutions Delivery, and brands to modernize how our people interact with digital tools and services at work. This role will directly manage a team of 2-3 Product Owners.

This job is located at our Global Home Office in Columbus, Ohio.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Own the end-to-end product vision for our employee digital experience, centered around Workday HCM, but expanding across the broader HR technology ecosystem.
• Partner with stakeholders across HR, Technology, and the business to define, prioritize, and deliver experiences that are simple, connected, and delightful for associates.
• Translate complex workflows (e.g., onboarding, internal mobility, manager self-service) into frictionless digital journeys using Workday, Workday Extend, and supporting platforms like Microsoft Teams, Viva, and ServiceNow.
• Build and evolve a multi-year roadmap grounded in associate needs, analytics, and enterprise goals.
• Define and measure product success using OKRs and adoption metrics, leveraging Workday Prism and other analytics tools.
• Serve as Product Owner in agile development cycles—maintaining the JIRA backlog and roadmap, translating requirements into stories, and ensuring cross-functional alignment.
• Evangelize and coach HR leaders and business partners on agile, product-thinking, and experience design principles.
• Evaluate build vs. buy opportunities and partner with vendors to enhance the digital associate experience.

What Do You Need To Bring?

• Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of experience in Product Management, Employee Experience, HR Technology, or a related experience.
• Hands-on experience with Workday HCM—understanding its capabilities, extensibility (e.g., Workday Extend), and its role in enterprise employee experience.
• Strong proficiency in Agile methodologies and Design Thinking with a track record of translating vision into outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate complexity, build alignment across functions, and deliver meaningful change in large organizations.
• Strong communication and storytelling skills, with a proven ability to engage and influence at all levels.
• A bias for action, user-centric thinking, and a passion for solving real problems through elegant digital solutions.

Nice to Have

• Experience implementing Workday, especially related to Change Management and Testing
• Experience with Workday modules like Journeys, Scheduling, Payroll, and Time.
• Familiarity with adjacent platforms like ServiceNow, Microsoft Teams, or digital adoption tools.
• Prior work experience in Retail or distributed work environments

Our Company

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is a global, digitally led omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories catering to kids through millennials with assortments curated for their specific lifestyle needs.

The company operates a family of brands, including Abercrombie & Fitch, YPB, abercrombie kids, Hollister and Gilly Hicks, each sharing a commitment to offer products of enduring quality and exceptional comfort that support global customers on their journey to being and becoming who they are. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. operates over 750 stores under these brands across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as well as the e-commerce sites abercrombie.com, abercrombiekids.com, and hollisterco.com.

At Abercrombie & Fitch Co., we lead with purpose and always put our people first. We’re proud to offer equitable compensation and benefits, including flexibility and competitive Paid Time Off, as well as education and engagement events, including various Associate Resource Groups, volunteer opportunities and additional time off to give back to our global communities. 

Benefits & Perks

As an Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) associate, you’ll be eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs designed to fit you and your lifestyle. A&F Co. is committed to providing competitive and comprehensive benefits that align with our company’s culture and values, but most importantly – with you! We also provide competitive incentives to reward the commitment our associates have for moving our global business forward: 

• Incentive bonus program
• Annual companywide review process
• Flexible spending accounts
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Associate assistance program
• Paid parental and adoption leave
• Access to fertility and adoption benefits through Carrot
• Access to mental health and wellness app, Headspace
• Paid time off and one paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to give back to your community
• Work from anywhere (Mondays and Fridays are “work from anywhere” days for most roles and six work from anywhere weeks per year)
• Seven associate wellness half days per year
• Merchandise discount on all of our brands
• Opportunities for career advancement, we believe in promoting from within
• Access to multiple Associate Resource Groups
• Global team of people who will celebrate you for being YOU!

Additional Information

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER