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-pace, 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 .