• Job Description

  Req#: 267456

  Description

  We are looking for a Lead Technical Product Manager with a strong technical focus to drive the strategic vision and development of two areas of our Nextgen Payroll platform. This role requires a hands-on approach to UX design, deep technical engagement, and a vision for building a robust, scalable platform. You will play a critical role in gathering user feedback, tracking usage metrics, and ensuring the platform evolves to meet both business and customer needs.

  As a key leader, you will oversee product grooming, feature backlog prioritization , sprint preplanning, roadmap reviews, and JIRA management, ensuring prioritization aligns with company goals. Additionally, you will manage features for two scrum teams: one focused on building developer experience and another delivering a high-visibility, innovative product offering.

  Day-to-Day Responsibilities

  • Strategic Architecture: Define and maintain the vision for a scalable and robust platform architecture.

  • User Feedback: Gather and analyze user feedback to inform product decisions and track usage metrics to measure success.

  • UX Design: Collaborate on hands-on UX design to ensure seamless user experiences.

  • T echnical Brainstorms: Conduct deep-dives into technical discussions with engineering teams to solve complex challenges.

  • Product Grooming : Manage and refine the product backlog to ensure clarity and alignment with priorities.

  • Managing the Feature Backlog : Develop and maintain a roadmap that balances short-term needs with long-term goals.

  • Sprint Preplanning: Work closely with engineering teams to prepare for upcoming sprints and ensure readiness.

  • Roadmap Reviews: Regularly review and update the roadmap with stakeholders to align on priorities.

  • JIRA Management: Oversee JIRA workflows, ensuring tasks are properly tracked and prioritized.

  • Prioritization: Make data-driven decisions to prioritize features and initiatives based on impact and feasibility.

  Skills Required

  • Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of platform as a service , APIs, and scalability principles.

  • UX Design: Hands-on experience in UX design, with a focus on user-centric solutions.

  • Data Analysis: Ability to track and interpret usage metrics to inform product decisions.

  • Problem-Solving: Skilled in conducting deep technical brainstorms and resolving complex challenges.

  • Product Management: Proficiency in product grooming, sprint planning, and roadmap development.

  • Agile Methodologies: Experience with Agile frameworks and tools like JIRA for managing workflows.

  • Communication: Excellent ability to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences and collaborate across teams.

  • Leadership: Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive alignment on product vision.

  • Multi-Team Coordination: Experience managing features across multiple scrum teams with distinct goals.

  Qualifications

  • • Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science , Engineering, UX Design, or a related field ( Master’s degree preferred).
    • Experience: 7+ years of experience in product management, with a focus on technical platforms and UX design.
    • Domain Experience: Payroll
    • Technical Background: Familiarity with APIs, cloud platforms, and software development processes.
    • Certifications: Payroll fundamentals, Product management certifications

• About the company

  ADP offers industry-leading online payroll and HR solutions, plus tax, compliance, benefit administration and more.

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