
Group Product Operations Manager (Payroll Core & Experience) at Jobgether. This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Group Product Operations Manager (Payroll Core & Experience) in EMEA.. As a Group Product Operations Manager, you will lead strategic initiatives to optimize global payroll operations across multiple customer segments. You’ll oversee teams driving automation, reliability, and scalability in payroll systems that serve both SMBs and large enterprises. Collaborating closely with product, engineering, and operations leaders, you’ll design workflows and processes that enhance accuracy, compliance, and user experience. This role requires a combination of operational expertise, strategic leadership, and data-driven decision-making in a fast-paced, fully remote environment. You’ll have a direct impact on improving payroll performance and delivering seamless experiences to clients worldwide.. . Accountabilities. Lead and scale product operations teams focused on payroll core systems and experience, aligning them with strategic objectives and quarterly OKRs.. Partner with cross-functional teams to enhance automation, accuracy, and scalability of global payroll cycles.. Translate business objectives such as error reduction and enterprise readiness into measurable operational outcomes.. Collaborate with Product and Engineering to deliver no-touch, self-service payroll features tailored to multiple customer types.. Design and optimize workflows for key personas, ensuring an efficient and reliable payroll experience across SMB, Mid-Market, and Enterprise clients.. Oversee systems and tools that minimize manual work, streamline processes, and improve error resolution rates.. Lead global rollout and adoption strategies for new payroll features, ensuring consistency and performance across regions.. Establish and monitor operational metrics including automation rates, error reduction, and CSAT to drive accountability and transparency.. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, root-cause analysis, and data-driven decision-making.. 7+ years of experience in product operations, product management, or related fields combining product, engineering, and operations.. 2+ years of leadership experience managing high-performing teams in a fast-paced, product-driven environment.. Proven success in scaling operational processes for both SMB and enterprise clients across global markets.. Experience with automation, workflow optimization, and large-scale system rollouts.. Strong analytical skills with proficiency in SQL, Looker, Snowflake, and performance monitoring tools like Datadog.. Background in payroll systems, HRIS integrations, or compliance-critical SaaS platforms is preferred.. Skilled in stakeholder management, prioritization, and execution of cross-functional initiatives.. Understanding of software development and data flow concepts such as APIs and integrations is a strong advantage.. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational design skills.. . Company Location: Germany.