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-paced, agile environment.

Location: Berlin, Germany Employment: Permanent, Full-time Working Model: Hybrid – 50% Office / 50% Home Office About our client Our client is a global leader in enterprise cloud applications for finance and human resources.

The company supports organizations in managing areas such as HR, payroll, finance, planning, and analytics through its cloud-based platform.

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