Senior Engineer, AI Product Innovation Lead

Join Cardinal Health's Application Development & Maintenance Team Cardinal Health's Information Technology team is at the forefront of delivering reliable and innovative computing and information services that drive our business forward. We are dedicated to anticipating, planning, and executing IT solutions that create real value across our operations. The Application Development & Maintenance team plays a crucial role in configuring and coding to enhance and maintain our software systems in a collaborative environment, ensuring we meet both internal and external business needs. We partner with business leaders to assess user needs and continuously improve our applications. We are excited to introduce a new opportunity for an AI Innovation Lead / Product Owner. In this visionary role, you will lead the strategic development and deployment of AI-powered solutions within the Workday ecosystem. This position combines product ownership, innovation leadership, and stakeholder collaboration to create intelligent workflows that transform the business landscape. Ideally, you will possess a player/coach mindset, leveraging your developer experience for peer reviews while fostering technical skills within your team. Key Responsibilities Define AI Strategy: Craft and articulate a clear roadmap for AI enhancements within Workday, focusing on Illuminate, Extend, and Orchestrate. Lead Product Development: Take ownership of the AI features lifecycle—from ideation and prioritization through to delivery and continuous enhancement. Drive Innovation: Promote experimentation with generative AI, intelligent workflows, and automation across HR, Finance, and Operations. Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with business leaders, developers, and end users to collect feedback, validate solutions, and ensure alignment with enterprise objectives. Governance & Ethics: Advocate for responsible AI practices, emphasizing transparency, bias reduction, and regulatory compliance. Enablement & Adoption: Create comprehensive training, documentation, and change management plans to boost AI knowledge and utilization throughout the organization. Measure Impact: Establish KPIs and metrics for all AI initiatives and report on adoption rates, return on investment, and business outcomes. Desired Qualifications Solid foundation in Workday, including experience with Extend apps, REST APIs, and event-based integrations. Functional understanding of HCM, Security, Business Process Framework (BPF), Reporting, and Workday governance. Experience implementing AI agents in enterprise platforms such as Salesforce, ServiceNow, or Microsoft. Understanding of AI/Automation & Agent models, including lifecycle management and data-driven automation triggers. Proficient in API & Integration skills, including experience with REST/SOAP APIs and Workday Public APIs. Knowledge of enterprise architecture and secure agent design. Experience coordinating vendor and third-party integrations related to APIs and compliance. Expectations for this Role Apply advanced technical knowledge to effectively manage complex projects. Contribute to the development of policies and procedures aimed at achieving strategic goals. Propose innovative practices and processes for improved performance. Lead substantial projects that have a long-term impact on the organization. Deliver solutions that set precedents for future initiatives. Independently determine methods for completing new projects with guidance on overall objectives. Mentor less experienced colleagues to enhance team capabilities. Compensation and Benefits The anticipated salary range for this position is $123,400 - $176,300. This role is also bonus eligible. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage Paid time off plan Health savings account (HSA) 401k savings plan Access to wages before payday Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) Short- and long-term disability coverage Work-Life resources Paid parental leave Healthy lifestyle programs Application Details The application window is expected to close on 04/12/2025. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application as soon as possible. At Cardinal Health, we value diversity and encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including those who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, veterans, and those without a college degree, to apply. We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive workplace where all employees can be their authentic selves every day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. For additional information about our privacy practices, please review our privacy policy.

Created: 2026-03-11