Paychex · 2 days ago
Lead Product Manager - AI
Rochester, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$99K/yr - $156K/yr
5+ years expPaychex is a leader in simplifying HR, payroll, and benefits for American businesses. The Lead Product Manager will define and drive the vision for AI-powered capabilities across various platforms, leading a team to deliver high-impact AI solutions aligned with business goals and client needs.
AccountingBookkeeping and PayrollFinancial ServicesHuman ResourcesSoftware
Responsibilities
Provide strategic direction and manage long-term plan for one or more aspects of the platform. Review individual product strategies to ensure alignment with the broader platform roadmap
Prioritize roadmap and ensure successful end-to-end execution of plan in coordination with product, program, service, and technology partners
Serve as primary decision maker for assigned platform products/features. Provide subject matter expertise in response to questions from sales, clients, prospects, and other stakeholders
Present and discuss new platform strategies and initiatives as well as frequently review the status of current projects with primary partners and stakeholders
Define Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) as part of overall plan. Regularly evaluate metrics as features are released and update/modify the plan based on results
Analyze the market for latest consumer tech trends and other technology opportunities that can enhance the overall platform. Coordinate with technology partners on the operationalization of new technology identified
Coordinate with research team(s) to conduct regular analysis of the market and user base to assist with improving platform performance, assessing enhancements, determine competitive positioning, and viability of platform expansion
Collaborate with product, sales, service, marketing, and other internal partners to identify unmet segment needs and develop solutions that can increase satisfaction, productivity, retention, revenue, or attachment rate
Collaborate with User Experience (UX) team on the overall strategic vision and participate in the design process to drive a cohesive strategy for the platform
Manage a team of Product Owners and Analysts who are responsible for the analysis, planning, backlog management, and execution of initiatives that make up the strategic platform roadmap
Recruit, hire, and evaluate performance of personnel. Develop team through mentorship, training programs, and other resources as required for personal and professional advancement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Business Administration or other Business Technology field - Required
5 years of experience in A strategic leader with 5+ years in product management
3 years of experience in Proven track record of delivering production-grade AI solutions
3 years of experience in direct team management experience
Benefits
Medical coverage
Virtual wellness classes
Tuition reimbursement
401(k) + employer match
Adoption assistance
Financial assistance
Paid time off
Company holidays
Culture days
Comprehensive work-life balance programs
Ongoing learning opportunities
Paid time off for volunteerism
Company
Paychex
Paychex is a human capital management company that delivers advisory solutions in human resources, employee benefit solutions, and payroll.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.2B2025-04-08Post Ipo Debt· $4.2B
1983-08-29IPO
Leadership Team
John Gibson
President and Chief Executive Officer
Robert L. Schrader
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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