$90K - 130K a year
Manage AI and automation initiatives from concept through implementation, coordinating cross-functional teams and tracking ROI.
3-5 years product/project management, 2+ years hands-on AI or workflow automation experience, vendor integration, and change leadership.
About Peoplease Peoplease is a leading Professional Employer Organization (PEO) providing solutions to small and medium-sized businesses in the blue and gray-collar industries. We enable our clients and partners to achieve their aspirations by offering world-class service and administrative solutions in payroll, human resources, benefits, and risk management. At Peoplease, we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, driven by our core values: Engagement, Integrity, Tenacity, Curiosity, Happiness, and a Service-obsessed mindset. Position Summary The Product Manager- AI Automation will play a key role in shaping the future of AI and automation at Peoplease. This individual will manage initiatives from concept to completion; defining needs and success criteria, coordinating across business and technology teams, ensuring seamless implementation, and tracking impact and ROI. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role suited for an early-to-mid career professional eager to take ownership, grow rapidly, and make visible contributions to high-impact innovation efforts within the company. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Program Ownership - Define scope, success criteria, and roadmaps for AI/automation initiatives; develop project/resource plans and lead execution to completion. • Business & Technology Alignment - Translate business needs into actionable requirements for developers, vendors, and internal stakeholders through interviews, workshops, and documentation. • Cross-Functional Leadership - Drive collaboration between Operations, IT, and business teams; proactively remove roadblocks and ensure alignment. • Value Delivery & ROI - Establish success metrics, track performance, and report on business impact to leadership. • Change & Adoption - Lead rollout, training, and change management to ensure solutions are adopted and sustained. • Vendor & Technology Evaluation - Assess, select, and manage vendor solutions; identify emerging AI/automation opportunities relevant to Peoplease. Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities) Minimum: • 3-5+ years in product, project, or program management (PMP/ACP/CSM a plus). • 2+ years hands-on with Artificial Intelligence, or workflow technology implementations. • Proven success leading cross-functional initiatives and vendor integrations. • Strong ability to drive change and influence adoption across diverse teams. • Business-first mindset; skilled at linking technical solutions to measurable outcomes. Preferred: • Experience in HR services, payroll, or the PEO industry. • Familiarity with workflow automation platforms (e.g., Zapier, UiPath, Power Automate, or similar). • Exposure to product ownership practices (road mapping, backlog management). • Demonstrated ability to evaluate and prioritize emerging technologies. Work Environment & Physical Requirements • This is a remote-first role with occasional travel for meetings, training, or industry events. • Regular virtual collaboration across distributed teams. • Frequent computer-based tasks, including data analysis and report generation. • Occasional lifting (up to 25 lbs) may be required. Why Join Us? • Be part of a forward-thinking company in a rapidly growing PEO sector. • Opportunity to influence strategy and shape operations at an enterprise level. • Work with a company positioned to be the leading provider of PEO services in the U.S. • Competitive compensation and benefits package, with opportunities to lead thought leadership initiatives.
This job posting was last updated on 10/13/2025