Lead Product Manager, Hardware Solutions

Ultimate Software; Lowell (MA); Hybrid; USD 126,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Lead Product Manager, where you will drive the strategy for innovative Workforce Management solutions. This role offers the chance to collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, ensuring that our products meet customer needs and exceed expectations. You will be at the forefront of product development, leveraging data insights to enhance our offerings. With a focus on innovation and a supportive culture, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the tech industry. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Wellness Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Customizable Expense Reimbursement

Employee Resource Groups

Flexible Work Hours

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in hardware product management.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage data for decision-making.
• Ability to inspire and lead development teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a product strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Work closely with engineering to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis.

Skills

Product Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Tools

SaaS Applications

Embedded Systems

Biometric Technologies

Job description

**Company Overview**

With 80,000 customers across 150 countries, UKG is the largest U.S.-based private software company in the world. And we’re only getting started. Ready to bring your bold ideas and collaborative mindset to an organization that still has so much more to build and achieve? Read on.

At UKG, you get more than just a job. You get to work with purpose. Our team of U Krewers are on a mission to inspire every organization to become a great place to work through our award-winning HR technology built for all.

Here, we know that you’re more than your work. That’s why our benefits help you thrive personally and professionally, from wellness programs and tuition reimbursement to U Choose — a customizable expense reimbursement program that can be used for more than 200+ needs that best suit you and your family, from student loan repayment, to childcare, to pet insurance. Our inclusive culture, active and engaged employee resource groups, and caring leaders value every voice and support you in doing the best work of your career. At UKG, our culture (https:www.ukg.com/about-us/culture) starts with people. We take great pride in our award-winning (https:www.ukg.com/about-us/awards-and-recognition) workplace culture and how it inspires our purpose.

**About the Role**

We are seeking a seasoned Lead Product Manager to join our high-performing team at UKG. You will play a pivotal role in driving the strategy and execution of our market-leading Workforce Management time clocks and data collection solutions, impacting the lives of millions of employees worldwide.

You will collaborate closely with senior product leadership to define and execute a compelling product strategy that delivers exceptional value to our customers. You will help develop the product roadmap, focused on innovation and customer centricity. By leveraging data-driven insights and a deep understanding of customer needs, you will work with cross-functional teams to deliver successful product launches that exceed expectations.

**Responsibilities**

- Partner with the product leadership teams to develop and execute a product strategy aligned with the overall business objectives

- Work closely with engineering to deliver high quality solutions that exceed customer expectations

- Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and partners to understand their needs and translate them into actionable product requirements

- Partner with cross-functional teams to launch new products to market

- Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success and drive continuous improvement

- Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and threats

- Foster a culture of innovation and experimentation within the product team

- Manage the technology life cycle of products, features and enhancements through conceptualization, requirements gathering, product specification, implementation review, release, and end of life

**Minimum Qualifications:**

- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related discipline

- 5+ years' experience in hardware product management

- Ability to travel domestically and internationally

- We work in a hybrid model. 3 days per week in the office is required when not traveling. Local candidates highly preferred

**Preferred Qualifications:**

- Prior experience with embedded systems or those running on Android application

- Prior experience with biometric products and technologies

- Prior experience with Enterprise SaaS Applications

- Prior experience with Workforce Management and Human Capital Management products or markets

- Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage data to inform decision-making

- Ability to work successfully within a team and manage a dynamic environment with rapidly changing priorities

- Able to guide individuals with different personalities and styles to a common outcome

- Ability to inspire and lead development teams without management authority

- Effective communication skills: ability to communicate complex concepts to stakeholders

- Excellent organizational skills

- Excellent problem-solving skills

**Where we’re going**

UKG is on the cusp of something truly special. Worldwide, we already hold the #1 market share position for workforce management and the #2 position for human capital management. Tens of millions of frontline workers start and end their days with our software, with billions of shifts managed annually through UKG solutions today. Yet it’s our AI-powered product portfolio designed to support customers of all sizes, industries, and geographies that will propel us into an even brighter tomorrow!

**Equal Opportunity Employer**

UKG is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, disability, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

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**Disability Accommodation in the Application and Interview Process**

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The pay range for this position is $126,300 to $181,550, however, base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location. This position is also eligible for a short-term incentive and a long-term incentive as part of total compensation. Information about UKG’s comprehensive benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at https:www.ukg.com/careers (https:www.ukg.com/careers%E2%80%AF%E2%80%AF)

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