Senior Product Manager

Why Join Us at UKG?

Your contributions matter at UKG. With our workforce operating platform, millions of individuals kick off and conclude their workdays efficiently. We are dedicated to helping people get paid accurately, advancing their careers, and driving the future of their industries. Join us and be part of something impactful.

We are committed to continuous learning, challenging conventions, and striving for improvement. We celebrate achievements collectively while offering flexibility, reliable benefits, and a supportive team environment. At UKG, both your work and your well-being are valued.

About the Role

As a Senior Product Manager, you will own the delivery and evolution of essential data services that underpin numerous products and teams within our expansive enterprise platform. This role demands senior-level autonomy coupled with hands‑on product management responsibilities.

Your primary focus will be on ensuring platform integrity, data accuracy, and managing dependencies rather than merely delivering features or UI workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Own one or more core data services consumed by various internal teams.
• Develop and manage the backlog, roadmap, and delivery commitments for your services.
• Manage cross‑team dependencies, potential risks, and critical decisions.
• Create clear service contracts and develop robust platform patterns.

Product Ownership & Execution

• Prioritize the backlog based on the value to the platform and impact on consumers.
• Draft clear and precise requirements for APIs and data services.
• Collaborate with engineering teams from the ideation stage through to launch.

Platform & Data Leadership

• Work closely with engineering on data models, schemas, and service boundaries.
• Make informed decisions regarding versioning, effective dating, and lifecycle management.
• Maintain consistency across services while allowing valid variations for consumers.

Dependency & Stakeholder Management

• Manage dependencies actively across multiple teams and services.
• Identify risks early and foster alignment without escalation.
• Clearly communicate status, tradeoffs, and impacts to senior leadership.

Documentation & Clarity

• Ensure high‑quality documentation is maintained in Confluence.
• Document decisions, their rationale, and any open questions.
• Empower downstream teams to operate independently with minimal guidance.

What Success Looks Like

• Engineering teams work with clarity and without ambiguity.
• Consumers trust and adopt the services you deliver.
• Dependencies are managed effectively and do not catch leadership off guard.
• Platform decisions are robust and sustainable over time.
• You demonstrate independence and strong judgment in your role.

Basic Qualifications

• 4‑7 years of product management experience.
• Proven ownership of platform, data, or shared services products.
• Experience in delivering APIs or data contracts utilized by various teams.
• Ability to manage cross‑team dependencies from start to finish.
• Excellent written communication and documentation skills.
• Comfortable making trade‑offs in complex and ambiguous situations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with HR, HCM, or workforce platforms.
• Understanding of effective dating, versioned data, or temporal models.
• Hands‑on experience with SQL or data management.
• Previous experience with global or multi‑tenant platforms.
• Experience working on external integrations or public APIs.
• A platform‑first mentality prioritizing functionality over features.
• Strong sense of ownership and follow‑through.
• Ability to operate efficiently without strict processes.
• Commitment to clarity, alignment, and timely delivery.

Company Overview

UKG provides a Workforce Operating Platform that empowers organizations to leverage workforce understanding. With advanced AI and extensive workforce insights, we assist our customers in finding ways to enhance trust, maximize productivity, and empower their talent. Our expertise enables organizations to face challenges across various industries, as successful companies recognize that their workforce is their strongest competitive asset.

Equal Opportunity Employer

UKG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race, color, disability, religion, gender, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected categories.

If you need assistance during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact UKGCareers@ukg.com.