Company Overview

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.
At UKG, our culture starts with people. We take great pride in our award-winning workplace culture and how it inspires our purpose.

About the Role
The Manager of Product will contribute to the creation and execution of UKG’s Talent Acquisition product strategy. Most importantly, you will lead a team of talented Product Managers working across critical areas of the recruiting lifecycle and will be responsible for growing and developing the team. We are searching for a leader who thrives on building great products as well as enjoys working in an agile environment to lead products from ideation to delivery. You are skilled at serving and partnering with key stakeholders – from customers and prospects to service and support teams. You will play a key role in shaping product direction, scaling high-impact capabilities (especially for frontline and high-volume hiring), and mentoring a team of PMs to grow into the next generation of product leaders.

Responsibilities:

Supports definition of the product portfolio strategy and direction of investment for recruiting products.
Articulates clear product vision aligned to the overall strategy for product.
Serves as the voice of the customer and takes an outside-in approach leveraging customer interaction, industry trends, and competitive intelligence as a foundation for product direction and decision making.
Serves as expert on current state of the product with relevant metrics, benchmarks, and usage data.
Contributes to roadmap definition and empowers the team to fully own and develop the features.
Analyses and develops new market opportunities and monitors offering success.
Maintains continued awareness of industry changes and compliance changes in Talent Acquisition technology.
Creates and collaborates on feature overviews, detailed designs and prototypes, using Agile methodologies.
Inspires engineering, UX, and Delivery in order to build products customers love.
Fosters a strong product culture for the entire team based in best practices for discovery.
Strong stewardship of the product investment and ability to make decisions with competing priorities.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

8+ years of experience in Product Management, with 2+ years in a people management role, with a proven record of growing and developing product teams
Deep experience building or leading B2B SaaS products – HR tech or recruiting domain knowledge a strong plus.
Ability to balance strategy with execution – zooming out to define big-picture goals, while also guiding teams through details.
Comfortable and experienced presenting to all size audiences and levels
Strong business acumen and internal partnership skills

Preferred

Completion of Pragmatic Institutes Product Management Certification or similar product training courses
Certifications in HR related fields (e.g. PHR, SHRM-CP)

Behaviors:

In addition to the skills above, UKG places great importance on how work is done and values a culture of unity, kindness and growth. We seek candidates who embody these values and demonstrate the following behaviors:

Unity: Collaboration and teamwork are essential at UKG. We value individuals who can work effectively with cross-functional teams, foster a spirit of cooperation, and build strong relationships to achieve shared goals. Accountability and meeting commitments is a big part of acting as one

Kindness: UKG is committed to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment. We value individuals who show kindness, empathy, and respect towards colleagues, customers, and partners. We hold high ethical standards and expect employees to demonstrate integrity and honesty in their work

Growth: We believe in continuous learning and personal development. Candidates should exhibit a growth mindset, embracing challenges, seeking feedback, and continuously striving for improvement.

This is an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact on the future of UKG and its growing suite of products. Apply now and become a key contributor to UKGs success and that of our employees and our customers!

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!

Equal Opportunity Employer   

UKG is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, disability, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

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It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. 

Disability Accommodation in the Application and Interview Process

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 $126,300 to $181,550, 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  