Senior Product Manager, Payroll

Jobgether; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first workspace

Equity opportunities

Flexible benefits

Competitive USD salary

Job summary

Jobgether in the United States is seeking a Senior Product Manager, Payroll to shape the payroll product for a global workforce. You will own the product vision, roadmap, and go-to-market strategies, working with engineering, design, and leadership in a remote-first setup.

This role emphasizes independent leadership in a distributed team, cross-functional collaboration, and delivering measurable impact across international markets.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of product management experience, ideally within a fast‑growing startup or scale‑up environment.
• Demonstrated ability to develop product strategies, define roadmaps, and drive execution from initial concept through successful delivery.
• Strong understanding of user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) principles, with the ability to collaborate effectively with product designers and engineering teams.
• Proven experience working cross‑functionally with diverse stakeholders, gathering customer insights, and translating complex requirements into actionable product initiatives.
• Strong prioritization, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills, particularly when balancing strategic objectives with urgent customer needs.
• An independent, proactive, and autonomous leadership style, with the ability to take ownership of initiatives and drive progress in a distributed team environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and align teams around a shared product vision.
• Adaptability and a results‑oriented mindset, with the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment where priorities evolve quickly.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate a clear product vision, strategy, and roadmap for your area of responsibility, ensuring alignment with broader business objectives and customer needs.
• Lead product initiatives throughout the entire product development lifecycle, from identifying opportunities and gathering requirements to execution, launch, and ongoing improvement.
• Collaborate with engineering, product design, senior leadership, and subject‑matter experts to translate strategic priorities into effective, user‑centered solutions.
• Gather, prioritize, and address the diverse needs of customers and internal stakeholders across multiple product lines.
• Drive cross‑functional alignment and maintain momentum in a fast‑paced, remote‑first environment, ensuring timely delivery of high‑quality product outcomes.
• Balance long‑term product strategy and core development initiatives with urgent customer escalations and evolving business priorities.
• Apply strong product management judgment to make informed decisions, manage competing priorities, and continuously improve the payroll product experience.

Skills

Product management

Strategy development

Cross-functional leadership

UX/UI collaboration

Remote collaboration

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Product Manager, Payroll based in United States.

As a Senior Product Manager, Payroll, you will shape the product vision and strategy for payroll solutions designed to support a global workforce. You will own the product roadmap and guide initiatives from discovery through delivery and go-to-market execution. Working closely with engineering, design, senior leadership, and cross-functional experts, you will translate complex customer needs into scalable, intuitive product experiences. You will help drive innovation in a fast-paced, remote-first environment while balancing strategic product development with high-priority customer needs. This role offers the opportunity to influence product direction, improve payroll experiences, and deliver meaningful value to customers operating across international markets. If you are an autonomous product leader who thrives on solving complex challenges and delivering measurable impact, this opportunity is for you.

Accountabilities

• Define and communicate a clear product vision, strategy, and roadmap for your area of responsibility, ensuring alignment with broader business objectives and customer needs.
• Lead product initiatives throughout the entire product development lifecycle, from identifying opportunities and gathering requirements to execution, launch, and ongoing improvement.
• Collaborate with engineering, product design, senior leadership, and subject‑matter experts to translate strategic priorities into effective, user‑centered solutions.
• Gather, prioritize, and address the diverse needs of customers and internal stakeholders across multiple product lines.
• Drive cross‑functional alignment and maintain momentum in a fast‑paced, remote‑first environment, ensuring timely delivery of high‑quality product outcomes.
• Balance long‑term product strategy and core development initiatives with urgent customer escalations and evolving business priorities.
• Apply strong product management judgment to make informed decisions, manage competing priorities, and continuously improve the payroll product experience.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of product management experience, ideally within a fast‑growing startup or scale‑up environment.
• Demonstrated ability to develop product strategies, define roadmaps, and drive execution from initial concept through successful delivery.
• Strong understanding of user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) principles, with the ability to collaborate effectively with product designers and engineering teams.
• Proven experience working cross‑functionally with diverse stakeholders, gathering customer insights, and translating complex requirements into actionable product initiatives.
• Strong prioritization, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills, particularly when balancing strategic objectives with urgent customer needs.
• An independent, proactive, and autonomous leadership style, with the ability to take ownership of initiatives and drive progress in a distributed team environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and align teams around a shared product vision.
• Adaptability and a results‑oriented mindset, with the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment where priorities evolve quickly.

Benefits

• Competitive, location‑adjusted compensation: Salary offers are based on objective, job‑related criteria, including experience, skills, and location. Salary ranges are referenced in USD, with offers localized to the applicable country’s currency.
• Equity opportunities: Stock grants may be available depending on role, employment status, and location.
• Flexible work environment: Remote‑first work arrangements that support collaboration across distributed teams.
• Optional coworking access: Flexible office membership options through IWG, subject to availability and applicable terms.
• Country‑specific perks and benefits: Additional benefits and rewards tailored to employment status and local market requirements.
• Inclusive workplace: A commitment to equal opportunity, diversity, and accessibility throughout the employment experience.
• Accessible recruitment process: Interview and application accommodations are available upon request for candidates with disabilities or other needs.

How Jobgether Works

We use an AI‑powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role’s core requirements. Our system identifies the top‑fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

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