Senior Product Manager, IC Pay
Openforce delivers the leading integrated cloud software suite for businesses that hire independent contractors, providing comprehensive solutions for recruiting, onboarding, settlement pay, compliance, insurance, and retention. As a pioneer in the gig economy, Openforceis experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by the evolving work landscape and the increasing demand for empowering independent contractors andgigworkers. With a focus on SaaS solutions and services, Openforce aims to be the go-to platform for independent contractor management. Join us and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of work.
Position Summary
Openforce is upgrading our IC Pay (settlements) solution and we’re looking for an experienced product manager to help us define new functionality and to own the product roadmap. As the Product Manager for IC Pay, you will be responsible for the success of the IC Pay upgrade including the development of the strategic roadmap and product leadership over the execution. The successful candidate will partner closely with Engineering (onshore & offshore), Finance, Operations, Client Experience, Sales, and others. You’ll need to champion client and business requirements, balancing the needs of clients with Openforce’s growth objectives. An understanding of payroll solutions is a requirement for this position.
Responsibilities
Develop a deep understanding of our existing IC Pay solution. Understand how IC Pay fits into Openforce’s software platform.
Create a value-based product strategy and roadmap.
Partner closely with other product managers to integrate features across the platform
Write feature requirements (Epics, User Stories) including acceptance criteria
Serve as Product Owner, participating Agile SCRUM ceremonies and processes.
Manage and prioritize the product backlog
Communicate and collaborate with internal stakeholders such as marketing, customer success, training, finance, legal, and other teams as needed to provide training, optimize solutions, and support enhancement releases
Skills and Knowledge
Experience with Payments or Money Movement software solutions is required
Demonstrable ability to communicate, present and influence key stakeholders at all levels of a client organization, including executives.
Highly organized, focused, and results-driven, with a commitment to meeting deadlines and exceeding expectations.
Self-starter. Comfortable with ambiguity. Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
Quick learner with the ability to learn new technologies quickly.
Strong collaboration skills and the ability to thrive in a team environment.
Experience and Education
4+ years of experience as a Product Manager at a B2B SaaS organization
Minimum 1 year product experience with a solution in the payroll, payments, and/or money movement field.
Bachelor's degree in computer science, business or equivalent.
Working knowledge of Agile SCRUM development, product roadmaps, and B2B SaaS models.
Proficiency in collaboration tools such as MS Teams, Atlassian (Confluence & Jira), Salesforce, and Monday.com.
Proficiency in MS Office applications (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Experience in leading enterprise-level projects and coordinating across multiple departments.
Experience using Business Intelligence tools such as Tableau or Power BI to build custom dashboards, a plus.
Pragmatic Product Management certification, a plus.
The ideal candidate lives in Arizona and is able to commute to our North Scottsdale office at least twice a month.
The Perks
Continued training and career development
Virtual, work from home with occasional office visits
Full Benefits Package including Medical, dental, vision and 401k match
Vacation, Sick, and Holiday Pay
Job Type: Exempt, Full Time
Salary: Salaried
Travel: 10-20%
At Openforce, we believe that our culture plays a pivotal role in our success. We value passion, excellence, respect, accountability, and having fun. We are seeking someone who understands the importance of fostering a positive culture and can contribute to its evolution.
Join Openforce and help shape the future of work while enjoying a dynamic and rewarding career.