Product Manager - SurePayroll

Paychex; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) + employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Paychex is seeking a Product Manager to develop and coordinate product strategies for internal and external integrations within the SurePayroll ecosystem. You will identify market trends, guide feature development, and support Product Owners as initiatives move from concept to execution.

In this role, you will monitor data, define success metrics, and drive long-term roadmaps with cross-functional teams to improve product efficiency, profitability, and client value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 5+ years of product management experience in a B2B SaaS environment.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities with strong communication skills.
• Proven ability to present, influence, and collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates product management activities for third-party/ancillary/integrations strategy within the SurePayroll product.
• Monitors market trends and data to inform product opportunities and ROI-driven roadmaps.
• Develops long-term product plans, roadmaps, and prioritizes initiatives with stakeholders to drive revenue and efficiency.
• Defines success metrics for releases and guides prioritization through post-launch analysis.
• Collaborates with Product Owners to ensure alignment with agile teams and external partners.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Verbal communication

Collaboration

Presentation skills

Multitasking

Product knowledge

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Paychex is reimagining how businesses manage their workforce by bringing payroll, HR, benefits, and advisory services together into a single connected HCM platform. As Paychex and Paycor come together, we're combining innovative technology, data-driven insights, AI, and human expertise to help organizations work smarter, support their people, and achieve better business outcomes. This is an exciting time to join our team as we continue to invest in innovation, simplify client experiences, and shape the future of work. At Paychex, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and be part of something bigger as One Paychex.

Overview

Develops and coordinates product strategies and plans for internal/external integrations and ancillary business opportunities within the SurePayroll ecosystem. Identifies and responds to emerging market trends with recommendations and/or decisions regarding the development of new products, features, or enhancements. Supports Product Owners during the transition of approved projects to the technical execution phase and monitors throughout the development process to ensure effective on-time delivery aligned with product management and overall company strategy.

Responsibilities

• Directs, contributes, coordinates, reviews, and approves all product management related activities regarding the third party/ancillary/integrations strategy within the SurePayroll product, including marketing initiatives and projects and business as usual activities in order to improve product efficiency, effectiveness and profitability.
• Monitors competition, identifies and analyzes significant market or internal data changes. Uses constructive thinking and innovative solutions to recognize trends and develop business plans.
• Responsible for product lifecycle management by providing strategic direction and long term planning for one or more products or features. Develops and presents annual product roadmaps, product enhancements, and recommended changes to senior management based on value and ROI.
• In conjunction with other departments and business stakeholders, develops, plans and helps prioritize strategies for approved initiatives to enhance current products and introduce new products or features that generate additional revenue, increase profitability, realize operational efficiencies and/or grow client base and market share.
• Defines success criteria and metrics for each release, evaluates in the post-launch phase, and leverages data to guide and influence future product/feature investment and prioritization decisions.
• Partners with Product Owners to ensure clear communication and strategy alignment with assigned agile team(s) as approved projects move through the technical execution phase.
• Manages ongoing relationships with external partners and monitors industry for possible new partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree - Required
• 5 years of experience in product management in a B2B software-as-a-service company.
• Demonstrates analytical skills.
• Demonstrates problem solving skills.
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Promotes information sharing.
• Articulate and responsive to colleagues.
• Develops and delivers effective presentations.
• Excellent collaboration and team building skills.
• Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities.
• Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills.
• Proactively approaches responsibilities.
• Possesses strong product knowledge.
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.

Live the Paychex Values

• Act with uncompromising integrity.
• Provide outstanding service and build trusted relationships.
• Drive innovation in our products and services and continually improve our processes.
• Work in partnership and support each other.
• Be personally accountable and deliver on commitments.
• Treat each other with respect and dignity.

What\'s in it for you?

• We value your well-being: We provide over 21 comprehensive rewards, including medical coverage, virtual wellness classes, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) + employer match, adoption assistance, financial assistance, and much more.
• We value your time: From paid time off to company holidays, culture days, and comprehensive work-life balance programs, we will ensure you have the flexibility you need to be your best.
• We value your development: Our award-winning training and development programs empower our employees with ongoing learning opportunities to give you the building blocks to grow your career.
• We value your perspective: Our company culture reflects the diversity of our employees. We want you to be you and your voice to be heard.
• We value our communities: We offer paid time off for volunteerism and promote many company-wide and local initiatives that benefit organizations you care about.

Note: The benefits described apply to full-time employees. Benefits for part-time, contract, and intern roles may vary.

Not sure if you meet every requirement?

At Paychex, we know that great talent comes in many forms. If you\'re passionate about the role but don\'t check every box, we still encourage you to apply. You might be the right fit - either for this position or another opportunity with us.

Paychex is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated fairly and evaluated based on their qualifications, experience, and merit. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.