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ADP

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • IT & Cybersecurity
    Product
  • Milan

AI generated summary

  • You must manage product execution, collaborate across teams, support backlog management, articulate vision, understand client needs, utilize technical skills, and have agile product ownership experience.
  • You will drive product success, manage backlogs, collaborate with teams, articulate vision, evaluate market needs, and creatively solve problems while balancing stakeholder requirements.

Requirements

  • Manage execution for a specific product from product definition and planning through production, release, and end of life.
  • Work and accomplish goals with moderate level of guidance and direction.
  • Works positively with development, design, and business teams.
  • Thinks of creative ways to solve problems.
  • Support managing the product backlog (grooming, prioritization and refinement), working day-to-day with the product SCRUM teams to clarify requirements balances business needs with technical requirements, and recommends alternative technical approaches to meet design requirements as needed.
  • Support product leadership strategy by articulating the vision and mission of the product roadmap, including implementation and prioritization.
  • Serve as the central resource with design, process, test, quality and marketing as the product(s) move to production and distribution.
  • Articulate ideas clearly to various stakeholders, including clients, associates and ADP leadership.
  • Understand the needs of your clients and empathize with their experiences.
  • Generate followers in and outside the organization by guiding your stakeholders towards shared goals and outcomes.
  • Balance the needs of different stakeholders and able to address challenges creatively and effectively.
  • Up to date with industry trends and competitor offerings, curious and adapting to change.
  • Basic understanding of programming languages.
  • Proficient technical skills to analyze and visualize metrics to drive informed product decisions.
  • Familiar with UX principles and tools (Pendo, Figma).
  • Technical acumen to understand the data architecture and data exchange protocols such as APIs, Web Services, file exchanges, etc.
  • Proficiency in tools to support the product management process (JIRA).
  • Understanding of the software development lifecycle and DevOps practices.
  • Ability to create clear and concise product documentation.
  • Awareness of data protection regulations.
  • Highly motivated to develop and acquire a high level of knowledge about product management, ADP customers and Payroll/HCM domains.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate technical issues simply and convincingly to help drive fast decisions.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, explaining complex information to others in straight forward situations with internal stakeholders, i.e., engineering teams to accomplish project goals.
  • Working knowledge of workplace regulations and processes.
  • Prior experience conducting formal usability studies and developing web experiences for customers.
  • Prior experience working as a product owner in an agile development environment.
  • Italian and English fluency.
  • Live our corporate values.
  • Build relationships that contribute to the broader ADP community.

Responsibilities

  • As Lead Product Owner you are accountable for the business results achieved in your product domain.
  • Strives for simplicity and stays organized to meet goals.
  • Understands key business metrics and how product results impact them.
  • Clearly be able to articulate the vision, strategies, priorities, and desired outcomes to key partners across ADP.
  • Develop user stories and requirements while evaluating their potential and practicality by analyzing market and customer needs.
  • Manage execution for a specific product from product definition and planning through production, release, and end of life.
  • Work and accomplish goals with moderate level of guidance and direction.
  • Works positively with development, design, and business teams.
  • Thinks of creative ways to solve problems.
  • Support managing the product backlog (grooming, prioritization and refinement), working day-to-day with the product SCRUM teams to clarify requirements balances business needs with technical requirements, and recommends alternative technical approaches to meet design requirements as needed.
  • Support product leadership strategy by articulating the vision and mission of the product roadmap, including implementation and prioritization.
  • Serve as the central resource with design, process, test, quality and marketing as the product(s) move to production and distribution.
  • Articulate ideas clearly to various stakeholders, including clients, associates and ADP leadership.
  • Understand the needs of your clients and empathize with their experiences.
  • Generate followers in and outside the organization by guiding your stakeholders towards shared goals and outcomes.
  • Balance the needs of different stakeholders and able to address challenges creatively and effectively.
  • Up to date with industry trends and competitor offerings, curious and adapting to change.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Lead Product Owner?

The primary responsibility of the Lead Product Owner is to ensure value and viability for the local Payroll/HCM domain, while being accountable for the business results achieved in their product domain.

What skills are required for the Lead Product Owner role?

The role requires product, technology, and business acumen, strong communication and presentation skills, and a working knowledge of workplace regulations and processes, among other technical and product management skills.

What kind of team structure will the Lead Product Owner be part of?

The Lead Product Owner will form a 'Product Triad' with Product Development and UX, collaborating closely on product risks such as value, viability, feasibility, delivery, usability, and desirability.

Is fluency in any specific languages required for this position?

Yes, fluency in both Italian and English is required for the Lead Product Owner position.

How does this role fit within the broader organization at ADP?

The Lead Product Owner is part of the Southern Europe Product organization for ADP Employer Services International (ESI) and reports into the W-SEU Director Product Management.

What methods will the Lead Product Owner use to understand customer needs?

The Lead Product Owner will analyze market and customer needs to develop user stories and requirements, as well as gather insights through direct engagement with end-users and clients.

What are the key outcomes expected from the Lead Product Owner?

Key outcomes include achieving business results within the product domain, managing the product backlog, and clearly articulating vision and priorities to stakeholders across ADP.

Are there any specific tools or methodologies emphasized in this role?

Yes, familiarity with tools like JIRA for product management, as well as UX principles and tools such as Pendo and Figma, is emphasized in this role.

Does the position involve working with Agile methodologies?

Yes, prior experience working as a product owner in an Agile development environment is required for this role.

What is ADP’s stance on diversity and inclusion in hiring?

ADP is committed to an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace, providing equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic.

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Mission & Purpose

ADP is a company that specialises in providing human resources, payroll, and workforce management solutions. With a focus on streamlining HR processes, ADP offers a range of services to help businesses manage their employees efficiently, from payroll processing to talent management. The company's ultimate goal is to empower organisations by simplifying complex administrative tasks related to human capital, allowing them to focus on strategic initiatives and business growth. ADP's purpose is to be a reliable partner for businesses, offering innovative solutions that contribute to the effectiveness and success of their human resources and workforce management functions.

Benefits

  • Medical

  • Life Insurance

  • Commuter Savings

  • Dental

  • ADP Federal Credit Union

  • Vision

  • Matched 401k

  • Home & Auto Insurance Programs

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

  • Holidays, Personal Days, Vacation

  • PAID Volunteer Time Off

  • Wellness Offerings