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