via Remote Rocketship
$120K - 200K a year
Own and drive the payroll product roadmap, lead modernization efforts, and ensure compliance and stakeholder alignment.
Requires 8+ years in product management, experience with payroll or financial systems, and strong project leadership skills.
Job Description: • Own the payroll product roadmap for two applications serving K-12 education • Work directly with customers to understand their needs as well as to continuously communicate back to them our roadmap and progress • Be the key driver of our modernization initiatives—upgrading architecture, improving UX, and introducing cutting-edge capabilities • Work with engineering, design, compliance, and customer success to deliver high-quality solutions • Liaise with other product managers to ensure cascading impacts of changes are addressed • Champion compliance to ensure payroll meets all regulatory and security standards • Define success metrics and use data to guide decisions • Represent payroll internally and externally as a thought leader Requirements: • 8+ years in product management, with 3+ years in payroll, HRIS, or financial systems • K-12 experience is a big plus • Proven track record leading transformation initiatives for enterprise software • Understanding of payroll systems, integrations, compliance frameworks and agile/scrum methodology • Experience with business analysis, documenting use cases and requirements gathering to understand the root of the problem • Ability to lead complex projects and align stakeholders • Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or equivalent experience preferred Benefits: • Comprehensive Insurance Coverage (including Medical, Dental, Vision, Pharmacy benefits, Life Insurance and AD&D) • Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts • Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability • Comprehensive 401(k) plan • Generous Parental Leave • Unrestricted paid time off (known as Discretionary Time Off - DTO) • Wellness Program, including ClassPass & Employee Assistance Program • Tuition Reimbursement • Optional Benefits: Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Student Debt Repayment Program and Prepaid Legal coverage
This job posting was last updated on 2/11/2026