Senior Product Manager

About the role

Deputy is seeking a Senior Product Manager to spearhead the strategic evolution of our workforce management platform as we transition into an AI-native organization. In this role, you will own the end-to-end product strategy for a core portfolio that serves 1.5 million hourly workers spread across 375,000 workplaces globally. You will define the long-term vision and translate it into a clear roadmap that balances user needs with complex compliance and payroll requirements across diverse jurisdictions. The position requires you to act as the central orchestrator of product initiatives that carry significant strategic weight for the entire organization. You will leverage advanced analytics to uncover growth paths and shape data-driven decisions that directly impact product-market fit. This role involves mentoring junior product managers to elevate the entire product organization's capabilities and career trajectory. You will manage and align stakeholder expectations through consistent and clear communication, ensuring transparency at every stage. Ultimately, you will architect scalable solutions to solve some of the most complex product hurdles in the scheduling and compliance domain.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Architect scalable solutions to address intricate product challenges within the workforce management domain.
• Lead product initiatives that carry significant strategic weight for our portfolio across multiple markets and user groups.
• Define and communicate a clear product vision to motivate cross-functional teams and align them toward shared objectives.
• Execute market positioning strategies to maintain our competitive edge against established and emerging rivals.
• Coordinate across departments to ensure company-wide alignment on strategic goals and operational priorities.
• Use advanced analytics to identify growth paths and inform decision-making with actionable insights and metrics.
• Translate ambiguous and complex requirements into actionable product plans that balance feasibility with business impact.
• Mentor junior product managers to encourage professional development and build a strong bench strength for the organization.
• Manage stakeholder relationships through clear, consistent, and proactive communication across all levels of the business.
• Identify and resolve potential risks, including compliance and regulatory issues, before they impact the product roadmap or user experience.

Requirements

• Hold a Bachelor degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field that provides a foundational understanding of technology and business principles.
• Bring 6-8 years of product management experience, demonstrating a track record of owning complex products and driving successful outcomes.
• Include at least 2 years of experience in a senior or lead capacity within a SaaS environment, where you have managed ongoing product iterations.
• Show technical aptitude, including the ability to read API documentation, understand data models, and collaborate effectively with engineering teams.
• Demonstrate proficiency in troubleshooting REST APIs and interpreting payloads to diagnose issues and guide development.
• Possess the ability to analyze complex compliance, payroll, and award interpretation scenarios, particularly across different legal jurisdictions.
• Exhibit the capacity to translate ambiguous and often conflicting requirements into clear, actionable product plans with defined success metrics.
• Have a strong understanding of the constraints and nuances involved in payroll systems, employment legislation, and pay compliance.

Nice to have

• Hold an MBA or advanced degree that provides additional strategic and business management perspectives.
• Bring direct experience with payroll systems, employment legislation, or pay compliance, particularly in a multinational context.

Skills & tools

• Demonstrate expertise in JIRA for tracking product roadmaps, epics, and sprint-level execution.
• Utilize Confluence to document product requirements, strategies, and stakeholder communications effectively.
• Leverage Aha! for high-level product roadmapping and aligning vision with execution timelines.
• Show proficiency in working with REST APIs to integrate disparate systems and enable seamless data flow.
• Apply data modeling skills to structure information in a way that supports robust reporting and product analytics.

Practical notes

• This is a hybrid role, offering flexibility with a combination of remote and in-office work.
• Benefits include an Employee Share Ownership Plan, providing a stake in the company's long-term success.
• The role offers a flexible work policy with a home-office stipend to support remote working conditions.
• Paid parental leave is provided to support major life events and family planning.
• Additional perks include Group Salary Continuance Insurance for financial security and an Employee Assistance Program for wellbeing support.
• The company supports novated leasing for electric vehicles as part of its commitment to sustainability.
• Employees receive extra leave for volunteering, study, and celebration days to promote work-life balance.
• The organization hosts annual hackathons to foster innovation and cross-team collaboration.
• The position is based in Sydney, and while the role is hybrid, candidates should be available to work from the office for key collaboration periods.