Product Owner - HR Systems

You know the moment. It’s the first notes of that song you love, the intro to your favorite movie, or simply the sound of someone you love saying “hello.” It’s in these moments that sound matters most. 

At Bose, we believe sound is the most powerful force on earth. We’ve dedicated ourselves to improving it for nearly 60 years. And we’re passionate down to our bones about making whatever you’re listening to a little more magical. 

The HR team at Bose exists to deliver the tools, team and support our employees around the world need to work in a positive, inclusive, productive environment. From identifying the right talent to supporting them throughout their career, our support helps you focus on unleashing the transformative power of sound.

What You’ll Be Working On

As an HR Product Owner, HR Systems, you will play a critical role in managing and evolving Bose’s Workday platform and supporting HR technologies. You’ll lead the product roadmap, intake and prioritization of enhancements, and ensure seamless integration between Workday and other enterprise systems. This role requires a strong understanding of agile methodologies, stakeholder collaboration, and a passion for optimizing digital employee experiences.

This position is being offered in a hybrid capacity (remote and onsite in Lisbon, Portugal).

Your Role

Business Support

• Be a subject matter expert (SME) regarding the business processes and the capabilities/limitations of products assigned

• Address business-related questions and training directly with users

• Provide knowledge transfer to the appropriate technical support groups

• Display first-rate customer service abilities and always be willing to help with a positive attitude

• Develop solid product governance plans

• Maintain knowledge and awareness of all product functionality supported by the respective product area

• Serve as the primary point of contact for products supported by the respective product area

• Leverage relationships to support the business as needs arise

• Maintain awareness of how the business utilizes support applications and the underlying business problems

• develop a long-term strategy for products, inclusive of cost, technology, and the full lifecycle roadmap

Communication

• Partner with and gain buy-in from stakeholders and users to create cohesion and clear communication

• Participate in product and project meetings, serving as the voice of stakeholders and users

• Communicate the business value of features and deliverables to the team

• Lead and oversee the creation of end-user training material and marketing communications for the product

• Serve as a product spokesperson at meetings and events involving internal company stakeholders

• Work cross-functionally with other product teams to ensure decisions are aligned with overall portfolio strategy

Product and Backlog Management

• Manage the ideation process and idea collection portal for multiple products or an entire product category

• Work with the Product Manager, Stakeholders, and Business Analysts to translate product ideas into requirements and prioritize features and user stories

• Work with the Product Manger to define the vision, direction, and opportunities for product growth and enhancements

• Demonstrate passion regarding quality, value and customer experience

• Manage backlog for multiple products. Prioritize the release of new features with corresponding justifications

• Manage the feature and user story refinement process by gathering requirements, writing user stories, prioritizing the backlog and accepting the team’s work

• Provide final approvals on functional and UI designs

• Coordinate with business units to test and evaluate the new or updated applications and features

• Set and manage deliverable expectations with internal and external stakeholders

• Maintain an adequate amount of defined work in the backlog to ensure a steady workload in each sprint for custom products

• Evaluate product progression at the end of every iteration and demonstrate completed work

• Develop and maintain relevant knowledge and skills through self-study and participation in educational opportunities

Desired Skills and Qualifications

• Experience in product ownership, HRIS, or enterprise systems project management

• Familiarity with Workday or similar platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle, SuccessFactors) is a plus—but not required

• Strong understanding of agile methodologies; experience as a Scrum Master or in agile teams is a plus

• Proven ability to manage cross-functional projects and resolve issues to meet project goals

• Experience supporting or coordinating system testing, including UAT and validation

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a track record of working across business and technical teams

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business, Information Systems, Human Resources, or a related field

Are you interested in this position?

We’d love to know you better! Submit your application, by uploading your CV in English via the “Apply” button above.

For further information about the position please contact us via [email protected].

Note

Thanks in advance for your application. After the online phase, the most successful candidates will be invited for an interview. In case you’re not contacted in the next 15 days, we will keep your application for future opportunities that may suit your profile best.

Our goal is to create an atmosphere where every candidate feels supported and empowered in the interviewing process. Diversity and inclusion are integral to our success, and we believe that providing reasonable accommodation is not only a legal obligation but also a fundamental aspect of our commitment to being an employer of choice. We recognize that individuals may have different needs and requirements based on their abilities, and we provide reasonable accommodations to ensure ideal conditions are met during the application process.