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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Workday Platform Owner - **Company:** Cathcart Technology - **Location:** Edinburgh, UK - **Salary:** £90,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Business Process Modeling, Software as a Service, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), HR Software, Workday - **Published:** September 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2842881505-workday-platform-owner ## About the Role * An experienced HR Systems, HRIS or HR Technology leader with strong Workday expertise. * Proven in owning platform roadmaps and driving continuous improvement within enterprise environments. * Experienced in identifying opportunities to simplify processes, increase automation and improve user experience. * Comfortable operating across both HR and Technology functions, building strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. * Skilled in managing third-party vendors and support partners to deliver successful outcomes. * Able to balance strategic thinking with practical delivery in a fast-moving environment. * A strong communicator who can translate technical capabilities into clear business benefits. ## Description This is an opportunity to lead the next phase of a mature Workday journey within a large SaaS organisation where HR technology plays a critical role in supporting employees, managers and the wider business. Having successfully implemented Workday, the platform is now firmly embedded across the organisation. The foundations are in place, adoption is strong, and the business is seeing the benefits, however there is a clear opportunity to unlock even more value from the platform through optimisation, automation and better utilisation of existing and emerging capabilities. As the recognised Workday lead across the organisation, you'll take ownership of the platform roadmap, helping to shape how it evolves in line with business priorities. Working closely with stakeholders across HR, Technology and the wider business, you'll identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve user experience and ensure the organisation continues to maximise the return on its Workday investment. This role offers an interesting balance of strategic ownership and operational leadership. You'll be looking ahead at future functionality, evaluating opportunities for improvement and influencing long-term direction, while also ensuring the platform remains effective, reliable and aligned with day-to-day business needs. Leading a small team and working alongside specialist external partners, you'll play a key role in connecting people, processes and technology to deliver meaningful business outcomes., * Own the roadmap and future direction of a globally deployed Workday environment. * Drive automation and process improvement initiatives that create measurable business value. * Become the key Workday stakeholder across HR, Technology and the wider organisation. * Help unlock underutilised functionality and maximise the return on an established platform investment. * Work closely with senior stakeholders and influence decisions that impact employees globally. * Lead a capable and collaborative team while partnering with trusted external vendors and support providers. * Play a key role in shaping the future of HR technology within a complex international business. ## Related Videos - [What if your HR software adapted to you, not the other way around?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100259-what-if-your-hr-software-adapted-to-you-not-the-other-way-around) - [Beyond the Hype: Building Trustworthy and Reliable LLM Applications with Guardrails](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1594-beyond-the-hype-building-trustworthy-and-reliable-llm-applications-with-guardrails) - [Destigmatizing the Workplace: Building Real Inclusion](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1492-destigmatizing-the-workplace-building-real-inclusion) - [The HR Revolution: Breaking Free from Policies to People Experience](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1776-the-hr-revolution-breaking-free-from-policies-to-people-experience) - [Key HR Trends in 2024: Overcoming a Year of Emotional Disconnect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1271-key-hr-trends-in-2024-overcoming-a-year-of-emotional-disconnect) - [Employee Happiness: The Underrated Growth Engine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1310-employee-happiness-the-underrated-growth-engine) ## Related Articles - [Top HR Tech Conferences in 2024](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/303-top-hr-tech-conferences-in-2024) - [UK Business Culture and Etiquette](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/326-uk-business-culture-and-etiquette) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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