OpenGov is the leader in AI-enabled software for cities, counties, state agencies, and special districts. With a mission to power more effective and accountable government, OpenGov serves 2,000 communities across the United States. OpenGov is built exclusively for the unique asset management, permitting and licensing, procurement and contract management, tax and revenue, budgeting and planning, and financial management needs of the public sector. The OpenGov platform empowers organizations to operate more efficiently, adapt to change, and strengthen public trust.
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Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and innovative Senior Product Manager to lead the development and growth of our Payroll capabilities within the OpenGov Financials suite. This role requires a deep understanding of payroll processes, public sector financial regulations, and software product development. You will collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, marketing, customer success, and government stakeholders to deliver a high-value product that simplifies payroll management for local and regional governments.
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership:
• Lead the product strategy, vision, and roadmap for reporting tools, aligning product development with organizational objectives and market needs.
• Define new principles and policies to guide the evolution of reporting features and ensure alignment with long-term product strategy.
• Serve as a principal advisor on critical reporting-related issues, influencing key decisions that shape the product roadmap and drive innovation.
Product Development and Execution:
• Oversee the end-to-end product lifecycle of complex reporting tools, from ideation to market launch, with a focus on user-friendly data visualization and analysis capabilities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, and product marketing to develop sophisticated, customizable reporting solutions that address diverse user needs.
• Ensure reporting tools meet high standards for data integrity, security, and accuracy, with clear attention to complex datasets and variable factors in financial analytics.
• Leverage customer feedback, usage data, and industry best practices to continually enhance the reporting tool's usability, customization options, and scalability.
Stakeholder Management and Influence:
• Engage with senior leaders, including executives, to gain alignment and support for the reporting tool's strategic direction.
• Act as a thought leader, using strong communication skills to influence cross-functional teams and secure buy-in on product initiatives, guiding development in response to customer feedback and industry trends.
• Develop and maintain networks across the organization, coordinating efforts to integrate reporting functionalities that impact multiple products.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required; Master’s degree preferred, ideally in a related field (e.g., Computer Science, Data Analytics, Business).
- 8+ years of experience in product management, with a proven record in building and scaling complex reporting tools or data analytics products.
- Strong knowledge of data visualization principles and experience working with BI tools or reporting frameworks.
- Proficiency in managing end-to-end product development of reporting solutions, particularly those requiring high data integrity and security.
- Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, especially as they pertain to complex data sets and reporting accuracy.
- Deep understanding of payroll systems, public sector financial management, tax regulations, and reporting requirements for government entities. We are seeking at least 3 years of experience in the Payroll product domain.
- Own the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for our Payroll offering
- Ensure the payroll solution meets all relevant regulatory requirements (e.g., tax reporting, pension contributions, labor laws) for the government sector.
Preferred Experience:
- Demonstrated expertise in developing reporting tools that support complex data sets, customizable dashboards, and interactive data visualizations.
- Familiarity with SQL, data modeling, or database structures that underpin reporting tools.
- Background in managing products that require compliance with data governance or industry-specific reporting standards.
- Strong understanding of customer needs in government entities or other public sector organizations.
- Proficiency in finance, accounting and budgeting concepts.
Why OpenGov?
A Mission That Matters
At OpenGov, public service is personal. We are passionate about our mission to power more effective and accountable government. Government that operates efficiently, adapts to change, and strengthens public trust. Some people say this is boring. We think it’s the core of our democracy.
Opportunity to Innovate
The next great wave of innovation is unfolding with AI, and it will impact everything—from the way we work to the way governments interact with their residents. Join a trusted team with the passion, technology, and expertise to drive innovation and bring AI to local government. We’ve touched 2,000 communities so far, and we’re just getting started.
A Team of Passionate, Driven People
This isn’t your typical 9-to-5 job; we operate in a fast-paced, results-driven environment where impact matters more than simply clocking in and out. Our global team of 800+ employees is united in our commitment to challenge the status quo. OpenGov is headquartered in San Francisco and has offices in Atlanta, Boston, Buenos Aires, Chicago, Dubuque, Plano, and Pune.
A Place to Make Your Mark
We pride ourselves on our performance-based culture, where every employee is encouraged to jump in head-first and take action to help us improve. If you have a great idea, we want to hear it. Excellent performance is recognized and rewarded, and we love to promote from within.
Benefits That Work for You
Enjoy an award-winning workplace with the benefits to match, including:
- Comprehensive healthcare options for individuals and families.
- Flexible vacation policy and paid company holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid parental leave, wellness stipends, and HSA contributions
- Professional development and growth opportunities
- A collaborative office environment with weekly catered lunches
Top Skills
What We Do
OpenGov Citizen Services simplifies the way governments serve their communities by offering one cloud solution to power every permitting and licensing workflow.
