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Product Manager - Payroll Solution, Financial Suite

OpenGov
United States, Georgia, Atlanta
Dec 14, 2024
OpenGov is home to an exceptional team - passionate about our mission to power more effective and accountable government. By bringing the OpenGov Cloud to our nation's state and local government, we're transforming communities so they can thrive!
Imagine yourself being able to help small business owners open their doors faster, ensuring our tax dollars are accounted for, creating safer infrastructure, modernizing the permitting process, and assisting with disaster recovery. The work you do here every day has a meaningful impact on people's lives!
OpenGov is a 2023 Top Workplaces USA award winner and a Forbes America's Best Startup Employer
Join our smart, fun, and humble team to experience the most rewarding career of your life!
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
On target ranges above include base plus a portion of variable compensation that is earned based on company and individual performance.
The final compensation will be determined by a number of factors such as qualifications, expertise, and the candidate's geographical location.
What makes OpenGov unique
Leadership: CEO Zac Bookman (MPA from Harvard and JD from Yale) is truly a mission-driven CEO. He was named one of the 100 most Intriguing Entrepreneurs by Goldman Sachs, a Tech Pioneer by the World Economic Forum, and SF and Silicon Valley Business Times' 40 under 40 class of 2018!
Growth: Record breaking growth with 1,800+ governments (and counting) using our products. Click here to read more.
Culture: Winner of 2023 Top Workplaces USA award, Awarded Top 25 Cloud Companies to Work For, Winner of Forbes 2022 Best Startup Employers, 50 Best Workplaces award. Check out our Careers Video!
Perks: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family. We almost forgot to mention: New parents get paid leave to welcome your new bundle of joy into your family. Plus, a wellness stipend for gym memberships/fitness classes for medical plan enrollees, employer HSA contribution, and lunch in-office every Wednesday.
Product: Named to the GovTech 100 (seven consecutive years), we are the leader in cloud software for our nation's cities, counties, and state agencies.
Mission Driven: We are a technology company with a passion for the mission. We're powering more effective and accountable government.
Come join us and make a positive social impact!
OpenGov is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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