Dir. Business Applications

Enterprise Solutions & Experience (ESE) is UKG's enterprise technology organization and a key transformation partner to the business. ESE brings together the technology, platforms, architecture, and delivery capabilities that support UKG's business operations and customer and employee experiences. ESE works across business functions to modernize processes, simplify the technology landscape, advance AI-enabled ways of working, and deliver strategic outcomes. Its Strategy & Transformation team connects ESE strategy to execution through portfolio and program leadership, value management, change enablement, and operational coordination. 12+ years of relevant experience in enterprise technology, finance systems, product management, or business transformation, including 5+ years leading teams or complex product portfolios. Demonstrated experience defining product strategy and roadmaps for enterprise finance platforms. Strong knowledge of PTP, RTR, and OTC, with experience supporting revenue accounting and partnering with Tax and Treasury stakeholders. Experience with enterprise ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics 365 and their integration with adjacent finance applications. Experience delivering complex, cross-functional initiatives across multiple business units, geographies, or legal entities. Proven ability to hire, coach, and develop product management talent. Strong financial and analytical skills, including business case development, investment prioritization, ROI analysis, and benefits measurement. Working knowledge of financial controls, audit requirements, data governance, and enterprise security expectations. Experience with Agile delivery, product discovery, backlog management, and release planning. Strong executive communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills. Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, information systems, computer science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Experience supporting subscription, SaaS, usage-based billing, digital commerce, or other recurring-revenue business models. Experience with revenue accounting platforms, treasury management systems, tax engines, procurement platforms, or financial close and reconciliation tools. Experience with global finance transformation, ERP modernization, acquisitions, or complex platform migrations. Familiarity with ASC 606, IFRS 15, global tax requirements, and international finance operations. Experience delivering AI-enabled finance products, intelligent automation, or agent-based solutions with appropriate controls. Experience with financial data platforms, analytics, APIs, and enterprise integration technologies. Master's degree in business, information systems, finance, or a related discipline. Relevant product management, Agile, ERP, accounting, or finance certifications. You are a business-minded product leader who combines strategic vision with a deep understanding of how finance operates. You set clear product direction, make disciplined investment tradeoffs, and hold teams accountable for measurable outcomes rather than delivered features alone. You earn the trust of Finance leaders by understanding their processes, controls, and pressures, and you translate that understanding into products that scale. You coach product managers to own their domains end to end, communicate candidly with executives, and can move between multiyear strategy and the details of a close cycle or billing integration without becoming the bottleneck.