Product Manager – HR/HCM

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Netherlands, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Develop and take ownership of the product strategy and roadmap for the HR & Compensation modules.

• Convert market needs and business cases into clear specifications for Engineering, UX, and Testing teams.

• Work collaboratively with Engineering, Design, Marketing, Sales, Customer Success, and fellow Product Managers.

• Plan and execute product increments alongside Engineering, Design, and Marketing teams.

• Provide accurate estimates for larger roadmap initiatives.

• Create and oversee the feature backlog, ensuring a balance between business priorities, technical feasibility, and long-term scalability.

• Coordinate feature delivery across agile teams and manage dependencies across teams.

• Perform market and competitive analyses to unveil opportunities for differentiation.

• Stay accountable for the market acceptance of solutions within the functional area.

• Manage the defect queue with client support and facilitate resolution with Engineering in line with SLA.

• Present product vision, strategy, and outcomes to executive leadership, customers, and stakeholders.

• Conduct sprint reviews to gather feedback.

• Oversee the product lifecycle from concept to launch and continuous evolution.

• Keep abreast of HR/HCM industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of product management experience with a proven track record of managing a product area from start to finish.

• Strong working knowledge of HR processes and the HR/HCM business domain.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, or a related discipline.

• Solid foundation in product management methodologies, agile practices, and the software development lifecycle.

• Demonstrated ability to build and prioritize a roadmap based on data, market research, and competitive analysis.

• Exceptional communication skills and executive presence.

• Capability to influence stakeholders at all levels and present evidence-based recommendations.

• Comfortable navigating a fast-paced, matrixed organization with numerous stakeholders and competing priorities.

• Product Management certification (e.g., PMP, CSPO) or equivalent recognized credential is a plus.

• Proven experience in transforming ambiguous market signals into a delivered and adopted product is a plus.

• Familiarity with change management is a plus.

• Working knowledge of Payroll and Talent Management (TM) is advantageous.

• Understanding of Professional Services, Public Sector, Not-for-Profit, or Higher Education sectors is a plus.

• May require security clearance and background checks for client projects and access to sensitive customer data.

• Right to work and personal identification may be necessary for security checks.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible Leave Paid Time Off policy.

• Opportunities for remote work.

• Global Wellbeing Days.

• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.

• Tools and support for professional development.

• Collaborate with talented colleagues, role models, and mentors.

• Engage in sustainability initiatives through the Environmental, Social, and Governance strategy and Act4Good program.

• Work in a safe and inclusive environment.

• Participate in Employee Resource Groups that are open to all.