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With 80,000 customers across 150 countries, UKG is the largest U.S.-based private software company in the world. And we’re only getting started. Ready to bring your bold ideas and collaborative mindset to an organization that still has so much more to build and achieve? Read on.

At UKG, you get more than just a job. You get to work with purpose. Our team of U Krewers are on a mission to inspire every organization to become a great place to work through our award-winning HR technology built for all.

Here, we know that you’re more than your work. That’s why our benefits help you thrive personally and professionally, from wellness programs and tuition reimbursement to U Choose — a customizable expense reimbursement program that can be used for more than 200+ needs that best suit you and your family, from student loan repayment, to childcare, to pet insurance. Our inclusive culture, active and engaged employee resource groups, and caring leaders value every voice and support you in doing the best work of your career. If you’re passionate about our purpose — people —then we can’t wait to support whatever gives you purpose. We’re united by purpose, inspired by you.

We are searching for a Manager of Product Management for the UKG Ready HR product. This person will manage the Ready HR product that supports both our external and internal business users. They will have the opportunity to build modern connected business applications that positively change how our customers work with our application - making them easier to use, interactive, and insight driven.

You are a Product Management leader who is passionate about building great products. Your role is both strategic and tactical. You need to be able to see and sell the big picture while keeping track of all the details, so the vision is delivered on time and to specifications. You will move seamlessly between internal and external stakeholders, communicating a vision while gathering inputs that will drive your product strategy and roadmaps into the future.

You are also passionate about managing and growing teams. You will lead and grow a team of product people working in an Agile methodology.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drive the development and management of roadmaps for the Ready HR products that are used by internal and external customers

• Understand and lead analysis of the competitive environment, customers, partners, and product metrics to determine the right set of features to drive engagement

• Lead the ideation and launch of new features and products for internal and external audiences

• Work closely with cross-functional business stakeholders and implementation managers across the company to ensure that Ready HR is addressing the needs of each group

• Clearly communicate product and benefits to our users and stakeholders

• Be a champion of the agile product development process for the team

• Define and analyze metrics that inform the success of products and making changes where necessary to improve product outcomes

• Understand current market trends and incorporate these into product research and planning

• Organize and manage the team to successfully execute on the product vision

• Build strong product management skills within the team and motivate team members to become vocal champions of their products

• Work to gain alignment across cross-functional groups including engineering, UX, sales, etc.

• Present the roadmap clearly to both internal and external stakeholders in an engaging and thoughtful manner

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years' experience in a product management role, with experience in B2B SaaS applications

• Previous people management experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Product management experience in HR or Talent

• Thought leader – experience and confidence speaking and sharing in group settings to educate, persuade, and inform

• Strong payroll domain knowledge with firsthand experience working on HR products and services

• Proven ability to partner effectively across functions, with an exposure to complex organizations and the ability to gain shared vision on product decisions and priority trade-offs

• Effective communication and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate technical issues simply and convincingly to help drive fast decisions

• Delivering great outcomes and customer experience; navigating in a complex environment utilizing expert product knowledge and influential leadership style

Where we’re going

UKG is on the cusp of something truly special. Worldwide, we already hold the #1 market share position for workforce management and the #2 position for human capital management. Tens of millions of frontline workers start and end their days with our software, with billions of shifts managed annually through UKG solutions today. Yet it’s our AI-powered product portfolio designed to support customers of all sizes, industries, and geographies that will propel us into an even brighter tomorrow!

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Disability Accommodation

For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email UKGCareers@ukg.com . 

The pay range for this position is $122,600.00 to $176,250.00, however, base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location. This position is also eligible for a short-term incentive and a long-term incentive as part of total compensation. Information about UKG’s comprehensive benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at https:www.ukg.com/careers (https:www.ukg.com/careers)

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