General Manager

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UKG Ready is renowned for its focus on providing a comprehensive, integrated solution for workforce management, human resources, payroll, and talent management. It offers a culture-driven approach to managing employee lifecycle processes on a unified platform.

UKG Ready is on a growth trajectory with P&L accountability and a leadership role to transform and grow the Ready business as part of UKG's broader initiatives. The Ready GM will be responsible for the business’s short- and long-term strategy and product roadmap, accelerating the product journey and operationalizing product management and product marketing to enable scale. Reporting to the Chief Product Officer, the Ready GM will have P&L accountability and lead a team of approximately 40 members.

• Act as a key member of the UKG leadership team to shape the future vision and strategy for the Ready business unit, aligned with UKG's broader strategic goals.
• Create a comprehensive product roadmap and strategy that supports differentiation and growth in the short, mid, and long term.
• Build deep relationships with customers, incorporating their feedback into product development; own the "voice of the customer" to anticipate future needs.
• Understand competitive dynamics and leverage insights to differentiate the Ready business and stay ahead of market trends.
• Own the key drivers of growth for the product and customer segment, collaborating across the organization to advance these initiatives.
• Own pricing, packaging, and product marketing as levers for growth and differentiation.
• Collaborate across functions, including the engineering team and broader go-to-market organization, to set strategy and ensure accountability.
• Advocate for a data-driven culture; use analytics to guide strategic decisions and product improvements.
• Attract and build a best-in-class team empowered to drive transformation in line with business goals.
• Provide opportunities for internal growth to retain top talent at UKG.
• Serve as a thought partner for holistic product growth and evaluate Build/Buy/Partner decisions.

• Advance the vision and strategy of UKG’s Ready business and drive execution of the product roadmap.
• Establish a culture of excellence in execution and customer obsession, elevating product and technology as core capabilities.
• Create a game-changing product vision for the Ready business unit that is innovative and compelling.

• 10+ years of experience in product leadership, with P&L responsibility and a track record of bringing technology-led products to market.
• Ability to drive growth through product functionality, pricing, packaging, and partnerships, using data to enhance customer engagement.
• Experience envisioning and developing new experiences and solutions, including AI-powered products.
• Experience implementing best-in-class product management practices and driving execution of the Ready product portfolio.
• Experience leading geographically distributed, diverse teams and attracting and growing talent.
• Effective communicator of complex technical concepts.

• Minimum 10 years in product management roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity.
• Proven ability to align corporate and product strategies with business goals.
• Experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives to successful outcomes.
• Strong ability to connect financial results to performance via KPIs and budget management.
• Ability to navigate shifting priorities and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of customer needs and ability to prioritize for impactful outcomes.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; an advanced degree (MBA, MS, or PhD) is preferred.

The pay range for this position is $256,000 to $368,050, with base pay determined by skills, experience, and location. Eligible for short-term and long-term incentives as part of total compensation. Benefits information is available on UKG’s careers site.

UKG is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, disability, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories. View The EEO Know Your Rights poster. UKG participates in E-Verify. View the E-Verify posters here.

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