Senior Product Manager (m/f/d) – German Payroll
We are looking for an experienced Senior Product Manager (m/f/d) with deep expertise in German payroll to support the development and delivery of payroll solutions for an international technology company.
In this role, you will act as a subject matter expert for German payroll requirements and work closely with customers, engineering, product, design, and other cross-functional teams. You will translate complex payroll regulations and compliance requirements into clear product requirements and help deliver user-centric payroll solutions in a fast-paced, agile environment.
Location: Remote, Germany
Contract: Full-time, 12-month contract
Your Responsibilities:
Product Management & German Payroll
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Serve as a subject matter expert for German payroll requirements, regulations, tax, social security, and compliance .
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Research and monitor German payroll legislation and regulatory developments.
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Conduct market and regulatory research to identify and validate product requirements.
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Translate complex payroll and compliance requirements into clear product requirements and user stories.
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Own and manage a prioritized product backlog from concept through execution.
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Work closely with development and QA teams to clarify requirements and support successful product delivery.
Product Development & User Experience
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Collaborate with engineering, design, and other cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact product improvements.
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Maintain a strong focus on the end-user experience and develop intuitive solutions for complex payroll processes.
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Contribute to product strategy, roadmap development, and continuous product improvement.
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Collect, analyze, and prioritize feedback from customers, end users, executives, partners, and other stakeholders.
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Identify opportunities to improve automation, compliance, and efficiency within payroll solutions.
Customer & Stakeholder Collaboration
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Act as a key bridge between product teams, customers, and commercial stakeholders.
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Support sales teams during complex customer engagements and product-related discussions.
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Contribute to customer deployment and implementation strategies.
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Support successful customer onboarding and help address complex payroll-related requirements.
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Present product concepts, solutions, and payroll-related topics to customers and senior stakeholders.
Your Profile:
What You Bring
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10+ years of professional experience as a Product Manager, Product Owner, Business Analyst, Implementation Consultant, Senior Payroll Manager , or in a comparable role.
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Deep understanding of German payroll legislation, tax, social security, ITSG requirements, and compliance frameworks .
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Strong ability to translate complex regulatory and business requirements into clear product requirements and user stories.
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Experience working cross-functionally with development, QA, design, customers, and other stakeholders.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate complex and changing regulatory environments.
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Excellent communication and presentation skills, including confidence presenting to senior stakeholders and customers.
- Fluent or native-level German and English.
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Bachelor’s, Master’s, MBA, or equivalent practical experience in HR, Business, Computer Science, or a related field.
Nice to Have
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Experience with enterprise payroll software or SaaS solutions.
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Experience in sales enablement, technical pre-sales, customer deployment, or implementation strategy .
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Experience with AI/ML to support automation, compliance, anomaly detection, or intelligent insights in payroll or financial systems.
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Strong understanding of cloud-native SaaS, software product design, and UX/UI principles .
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Experience working in an Agile product development environment .
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Experience with enterprise payroll platforms .
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Experience presenting at conferences, trade shows, or executive briefings .
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