Product Manager, OpenGov
Payroll Solution, Financial Suite
$100-160k
OTE
On target ranges above include base plus a portion of variable compensation that is earned based on company and individual performance
Cloud ERP software for the public sector
Open for applications
Cloud ERP software for the public sector
501-1000 employees
Open for applications
$100-160k
OTE
On target ranges above include base plus a portion of variable compensation that is earned based on company and individual performance
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To power more effective and accountable government.
Role
Who you are
- 5+ years of product management experience, ideally with Enterprise SaaS solutions
- 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
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to translate complex customer needs into clear product requirements
- Experience with Agile development methodologies
- Experience rolling out products and supporting a Go-to-Market organization of 100 or more professionals
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience required; MBA is a plus
Desirable
- Familiarity with tax and labor requirements and regulations in the public sector
- Knowledge of financial management software or HR/payroll systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Workday)
- Familiarity with government operations and decision-making processes
What the job involves
- We are seeking an experienced and innovative 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
- 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
- Conduct market research and engage with customers to identify needs, pain points, and opportunities for innovation
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, sales, and customer success to deliver high-quality product features
- Prioritize features and create detailed product requirements documents
- Analyze product performance metrics and user feedback to drive continuous improvement
- Stay abreast of industry trends, competitive landscape, and public sector payroll regulations
- Participate in customer-facing activities, including demos, discovery sessions, and industry events
- Contribute to the overall product strategy of the OpenGov Financials suite
Our take
As the world digitizes, governments must innovate their operations in order to deliver the highest standard of service. OpenGov offers cloud software products to help governments manage performance, improve budgeting, and visualize operational intelligence, as well as providing comprehensive open data.
OpenGov is the leader in local government software. Its cloud-based products, which aided a number of public agencies through the pandemic, include citizen services, procurement, budgeting and planning capabilities - made comprehensive by a series of strategic acquisitions. The company's coherent and integrated software solution significantly reduces the stress on government systems, allowing them to work smarter and better for their citizens.
OpenGov serves over 1,600 governments across the US, and continues to secure new clients. It also has made several partnerships towards improving its range of services which will enable it to remain a powerful tool for governments wishing to digitally transform.
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 8 rounds)
Feb 2022
$50m
LATE VC
Oct 2021
$50m
LATE VC
Total funding: $228m
Company benefits
- Work from anywhere
- Unlimited vacation
- Mission-driven colleagues
- World-class healthcare
- Professional development
Company values
- What we say we’ll do
- We have passion for the mission
- We drive for customer impact
Company HQ
Trinidad, San Jose, CA
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Leadership
Zachary Bookman
(CEO)Prior to co-founding OpenGov, was a Principal for Formation 8 and a Special Advisor with ISAF in Afghanistan, focusing on rule of law and governance.
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