Head Of Product, Payroll

Gusto, Inc.

San Francisco, CA, US
Base: $243,000pyr to $292,000pyr (sf/ny); base: $2...
On-site
15+ years hands-on product management experience
5+ years leading and managing pm teams
Experience in smb-focused software
Gusto is seeking an exceptional product leader to oversee the Payroll product and business area on a global scale with end-to-end responsibility

Job Summary

  • Gusto is seeking an exceptional product leader to oversee the Payroll product and business area on a global scale with end-to-end responsibility.
  • The role involves defining the long-term vision for Gusto Payroll, positioning it for its next era of growth and scale.
  • Candidates must be people-first leaders capable of coaching senior product managers and fostering an inclusive culture.

Matching Summary

Gusto is seeking an exceptional product leader to oversee the Payroll product and business area on a global scale with end-to-end responsibility.

Salary

Base: $243,000/yr to $292,000/yr (SF/NY); Base: $206,000/yr to $248,000/yr (other locations); Equity: RSUs included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 15+ years hands-on product management experience
  • 5+ years leading and managing PM teams
  • Experience in SMB-focused software
  • Background in regulated categories
  • Track record scaling mission-critical products

Nice-to-have

  • Customer-centric builder mindset
  • High-autonomy entrepreneurial approach
  • AI fluency and engagement
  • Inclusive product culture leadership
  • Strategic vision for next era growth

Key Requirements

  • 15+ years product management experience
  • 5+ years leading PM teams
  • SMB software background preferred
  • Regulated category experience preferred

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