Product Manager - Payroll Solution, Financial Suite

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Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and innovative Product Manager to lead the development and growth of our Payroll capabilities within the OpenGov Financials suite. This role requires a deep understanding of payroll processes, public sector financial regulations, and software product development. You will collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, marketing, customer success, and government stakeholders to deliver a high-value product that simplifies payroll management for local and regional governments.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for our Payroll offering
• Ensure the payroll solution meets all relevant regulatory requirements (e.g., tax reporting, pension contributions, labor laws) for the government sector.
• Conduct market research and engage with customers to identify needs, pain points, and opportunities for innovation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, sales, and customer success to deliver high-quality product features.
• Prioritize features and create detailed product requirements documents
• Analyze product performance metrics and user feedback to drive continuous improvement
• Stay abreast of industry trends, competitive landscape, and public sector payroll regulations
• Participate in customer-facing activities, including demos, discovery sessions, and industry events
• Contribute to the overall product strategy of the OpenGov Financials suite

Qualifications

• 5+ years of product management experience, ideally with Enterprise SaaS solutions.
• Deep understanding of payroll systems, public sector financial management, tax regulations, and reporting requirements for government entities. We are seeking at least 3 years of experience in the Payroll product domain.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to translate complex customer needs into clear product requirements
• Experience with Agile development methodologies
• Experience rolling out products and supporting a Go-to-Market organization of 100 or more professionals.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience required; MBA is a plus

Bonus Experience

• Familiarity with tax and labor requirements and regulations in the public sector.
• Knowledge of financial management software or HR/payroll systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Workday).
• Familiarity with government operations and decision-making processes