Product Manager

We are looking for a Product Manager to join our team. This role is a great fit for someone passionate about improving how people-related processes work through smart, practical technology. You'll partner closely with HR functions to understand real pain points and translate them into effective, scalable solutions. If you enjoy balancing hands-on building with strategic problem-solving, this position offers a meaningful opportunity to shape the employee experience through thoughtful AI application

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leaders across Payroll, Compensation, Core HR, Recruiting, Talent Development, and HR Operations to identify AI opportunities and clearly define the problem, target users, and measures of success
• Map HR processes from end to end, including hire-to-retire, recruit-to-onboard, pay cycle, and compensation cycle, to eliminate unnecessary steps and reduce manual work
• Own and prioritize the AI backlog for HR, ranking requests according to business value, required effort, risk, and strategic alignment
• Triage incoming requests to determine the best approach, whether a custom AI agent, low-/no-code build, AI embedded within SaaS platforms such as Oracle HCM, or workflow automation
• Develop solutions addressing payroll questions and pre-payroll checks, compensation planning, Core HR data changes, policy inquiries, recruiting, onboarding, talent development, and HR case handling
• Personally build and deploy AI agents, Claude Projects, and automated workflows, taking them from initial prototype through to full production
• Write clear requirements, then build solutions using AI coding assistants such as Claude Code, including related APIs and integrations
• Establish evaluation processes covering accuracy, fairness, privacy, and human review, applying AI governance, security, and privacy standards in collaboration with Security, Legal, Privacy, and Enterprise Architecture
• Drive adoption through training and enablement efforts, while tracking time to hire, payroll errors, HR case volume, and employee satisfaction

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in software development, product management, HRIS, Payroll, Compensation, Recruiting, HR Operations, or business systems
• At least 2 years in Senior, Lead, Manager, or Owner-level roles
• Proven track record managing engagements for teams of 5 or more full-time employees
• Direct experience building and deploying AI agents and automations using tools such as Glean, Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, or AWS Bedrock
• Hands-on development experience with AI coding assistants like Claude Code, including working with APIs, integrations, and enterprise data
• Working knowledge of prompt and context engineering, RAG, tool use, and AI evaluation methods
• Strong understanding of at least one HR area, such as Payroll, Compensation, Core HR, or Recruiting, along with awareness of people data privacy considerations
• Practical experience with tools such as Oracle HCM, payroll systems, compensation platforms, ATS, or learning tools
• Ability to build trust with HR leaders and employees, communicating AI concepts clearly in business terms
• Fluent English communication skills at a B2 level or higher

Nice to have

• Familiarity with AI governance principles to support responsible and compliant AI adoption
• Experience with AWS Bedrock for building and scaling generative AI solutions
• Background working with agentic automation low-code platforms to accelerate solution delivery
• Experience designing and implementing agentic workflows for complex HR processes
• Hands-on experience with Anthropic Claude for AI-driven solution development
• Familiarity with enterprise Applicant Tracking Systems to support recruiting-related solutions
• Background in business process analysis to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities
• Knowledge of context engineering techniques to improve AI model performance and relevance
• Familiarity with Glean for enterprise search and knowledge discovery
• Working knowledge of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and its role in AI integrations
• Experience working with payroll systems and related processes
• Relevant certification, which would be considered a valuable addition to your qualifications

Benefits

• International projects with top brands
• Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
• Healthcare benefits
• Employee financial programs
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
• Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
• Global career opportunities
• Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
• EPAM Employee Groups
• Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn