Vice President Of Product Development, Next-Generation

ADP is hiring a Vice President of Product Development, Next-Generation

The Vice President of Product Development is a critical executive role responsible for steering the strategic direction, development, and execution of both existing and next-generation software products. This role involves leading a multidisciplinary team focused on Product Development, engineering, and production operations. In collaboration with Business Unit (BU) leaders, the VP will ensure products meet customer functionality, reliability, and scalability expectations. Our product is built on remarkable open-source technologies, consisting of an ecosystem of more than a hundred containerized micro-services fully deployed in the cloud. As the Vice President of Product Development, you will lead our Product Development team in creating and delivering sustainable products that resonate with our clients’ needs and preferences. You will be responsible for driving the development of new products, enhancing existing products, and ensuring that our product portfolio aligns with our commitment to sustainability and client satisfaction.

In addition, we are looking for someone who understands legacy environments and has had real-world experience in moving products and customers to a next-generation set of Products in the cloud and developing products in a cloud-native environment for the future of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop the technology strategy and annual operational plan for the NextGen HCM products as well as the maintenance of the current-gen solutions. All program/project deliverables and timelines, including budget, will be executed and met with a high degree of quality.
• Responsible for the design, development, and support of ADP’s HCM applications
• Responsible for leading the development and maintenance of large, complex, and technically sophisticated integrated applications that are used by our clients as part of our product offerings.
• Proactively partner with product management to understand market needs and user requirements.
• Oversee the development and execution of the Lifion platform and ensure that our product delights customers, is highly scalable, performant, and deliver to the market on-time within budget and at high quality standards.
• Lead cloud technology strategy and execution as we modernize our platforms and partner with the business to minimize business operations during this transformation.
• Increase engagement and collaboration with business stakeholders, development leaders from other business units, and clients / customers to capture functional and non-functional requirements.
• Engage clients with onsite visits and participate in pre-sales meetings.
• Design and implement automated processes in order to eliminate direct/manual touches to the environments.
• Lead quarterly capacity planning to ensure priorities (both functional and technical) have been resourced and have measurable KPIs to make incremental investment recommendations.
• Provide clear and timely communication to executive staff and key stakeholders/partners on program status and raise risks and issues early on in the program to allow the best decision and outcome to be made.
• The position requires a leader who mentors great talent to the next level.
• Develop a people strategy to ensure the right engineering and technology talent delivers solutions to meet current and future market demands.
• Promote and instill a high-performing and engaging team culture that acquires, develops, and retains talent at all levels within the organization and fosters talent management initiatives.
• Develop and effectively manage the financial budget for all expenses (including capitalization) associated with the platform and product lines.

A little about ADP

We are a global leader in human resources technology, offering the latest AI and machine learning-enhanced payroll, tax, human resources, benefits, and much more. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating an inclusive, down-to-earth culture that welcomes ideas, encourages innovation, and values belonging. We’ve received recognition as a global Best Places to Work and a recipient of many prestigious awards for diversity, equity, and inclusion, including a DiversityInc® Top 50 Company, Best CEO and company for women, LGBTQ+, multicultural talent, and more. As part of our deep DEI commitment, our CEO has joined the OneTen coalition to create one million jobs for Black Americans within ten years. Learn more about DEI at ADP on our YouTube channel: http://adp.careers/DEI_Videos

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Qualifications:

• 8-15+ years of experience in Product Development, with at least 5-8+ years in a senior leadership role, overseeing multidisciplinary teams.
• 10+ years of progressive technology leadership experience.
• Proven history of leading a global team of engineers and successfully bringing products from concept to market, including experience with highly scalable and reliable software platforms.
• Experience in overseeing end-to-end production operations, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Experience collaborating with other departments like Product Management, Sales, Marketing, and Customer Support to ensure a well-rounded product strategy.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Business Management, is nice to have but not required.
• Deep knowledge and experience in HCM or similar fields like Human Resources software, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), or related business applications is preferred.

Key Skills

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and execute long-term strategies aligned with the business goals.
• Technical Acumen: Strong understanding of technology and software architecture, enabling effective collaboration with engineering teams.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with both internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Customer Focus: Ability to understand and prioritize customer needs, ensuring products meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Decision-Making: Strong analytical and decision-making skills, particularly under pressure or when dealing with ambiguity.
• Team Leadership: Proven managerial and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and manage high-performing teams.
• Risk Management: Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks before they impact product quality or client satisfaction.
• Quality Focus: Experience establishing and maintaining quality assurance processes to ensure product reliability and compliance with industry standards.
• Negotiation Skills: Ability to effectively negotiate priorities, resources, and partnerships internally and externally.
• Financial Acumen: Understanding budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation to ensure Product Development activities align with financial objectives.

You’ll love working here because:

• Be yourself in a culture that values equity, inclusion, and belonging and creates a safe space for diverse perspectives and insights.
• Belong by joining one of nine Business Resource Groups to connect globally with networks and allies who share common interests and experiences.
• Grow your career in an agile, fast-paced environment with plenty of opportunities to progress.
• Continuously learn through ongoing training, development, and mentorship opportunities.
• Be your healthiest. Best-in-class benefits start on Day 1 because healthy associates are happy ones.
• Focus on your mental health and well-being. We’re here to provide exceptional service to our clients, and none of that happens without each of us taking care of ourselves and being there for one another.
• Join a company committed to giving back and generating a lasting, positive impact upon the communities in which we work and live.
• Get paid to pay it forward. Company-paid time off for volunteering for causes you care about.

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Base salary offers for this position may vary based on factors such as location, skills, and relevant experience. Some positions may include additional compensation in the form of bonus, equity or commissions. We offer the following benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Matched Retirement Savings, Wellness Program, Short-and Long-Term Disability, Charitable Contribution Match, Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation, Paid Volunteer Time Off, and more. The compensation for this role is $0.00 – $0.00 / Year

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at ADP: ADP is committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace, and is further committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic including: race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, protected veteran status or disability. Hiring decisions are based upon ADP’s operating needs, and applicant merit including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, ability, availability, cooperation, and job performance.

Ethics at ADP: ADP has a long, proud history of conducting business with the highest ethical standards and full compliance with all applicable laws. We also expect our people to uphold our values with the highest level of integrity and behave in a manner that fosters an honest and respectful workplace. Click https://jobs.adp.com/life-at-adp/ to learn more about ADP’s culture and our full set of values.