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Senior Product Owner

Scope of the Role

Design and develop a cutting-edge cloud-based Payroll, HR and Recruitment software.

Role Description

  • Researches, defines, prioritizes, and documents product requirements, user stories and design for feature enhancements for existing and new application modules while considering the needs of existing customers, competitive market offerings and our overall company strategy.
  • Support and communicate a clear product vision and strategy for the payroll solutions that differentiate us in the market and drive business growth.
  • Takes ownership and manages assigned product through all phases of the product life cycle.
  • Work closely with product and development teams to translate product requirements into actionable user stories and acceptance criteria.
  • Assist the team with documents defining requirements, user stories, mock-ups/design on in-house Wiki as the source of detailed requirements for development, Q/A and documentation.
  • Manages the defect resolution process including project management, requirements gathering and testing and customer communication throughout the release.
  • Understands market trends and technology advancements; Incorporates knowledge into product plans.
  • Conceptualizes new products or features for development based on customer awareness and/or research.
  • Create and manage the current product solution designs.
  • Manage and oversee all product managers in each vertical (Domain).
  • Guide and mentor other product managers, fostering collaboration, professional growth, and a high-performance culture
  • Delivers internal and external product training on new feature enhancements or modules.
  • Participates in speaking engagements or product demonstrations as needed.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

  • MS/BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent preferred
  • Proven work experience in product management or as an associate product manager within Payroll, HR, and Recruitment industry.
  • Proven track record of managing all aspects of a successful product throughout its lifecycle
  • Proven ability to develop product and marketing strategies and effectively communicate recommendations to executive management
  • 3+ years of experience as a Product Owner or similar role, preferably in the payroll or HR technology industry.
  • Strong understanding of payroll processes, regulations, and compliance requirements.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to roll up one’s sleeves to get the job
  • Skilled at working effectively with cross functional teams in a matrix organization
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

We offer

  • Competitive remuneration based on experience.
  • Challenging projects.
  • Interesting work in an international environment.
  • Flexible working hours.

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