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Product Manager – Payroll
Location
Alaska + 3 moreAll locations: Alaska | California | Hawaii | Washington
Posted
90 days ago
Salary
$132.5K - $155K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Product Manager – Payroll
Patriot Software
• Define and communicate a clear product vision for payroll that aligns with Patriot’s mission and business goals • Ensure upcoming work is clearly defined and aligned with both short-term delivery goals and long-term product direction • Engage directly with customers to understand how payroll impacts their business operations today • Define and track success metrics to evaluate payroll features and strategic initiatives • Build a strong understanding of Patriot Software’s payroll operations, compliance responsibilities, and cross-functional workflows • Stay ahead of payroll regulations, tax changes, and industry trends • Use AI tools to work more efficiently
Job Requirements
- 5+ years in a SaaS Product Manager role
- Direct experience as a Product Manager working on payroll products
- Strong understanding of payroll concepts, workflows, and compliance requirements
- Experience setting product strategy, defining vision, and translating it into executable roadmaps
- Experience collaborating with development, design, and QA teams
- Working knowledge of Agile software development lifecycles and SaaS release management
- Proven record of delivering successful product launches and evolving products through iteration
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and user feedback
- Comfort using AI tools in your day-to-day work and curiosity about how AI can enhance payroll experiences
- Self-directed, organized, and comfortable owning outcomes
- Strong interpersonal skills—empathetic, collaborative, and customer-focused
- Open-minded, humble, and a team player
- Excellent writing and communication skills
Benefits
- Comprehensive suite of benefits that help our team thrive inside and outside of work
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