Paylocity is an award-winning provider of cloud-based HR and payroll software solutions, offering the most complete platform for the modern workforce. The company has become one of the fastest-growing HCM software providers worldwide by offering an intuitive, easy-to-use product suite that helps businesses automate and streamline HR and payroll processes, attract and retain talent, and build a strong workplace culture. While traditional HR and payroll providers automate basic HR processes such as payroll and benefits administration, Paylocity goes further by developing tools that HR and businesses need to compete for talent and deliver against the expectations of the modern workforce. We give our employees what they need to succeed, including great benefits and perks! We offer medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and a 401(k) match, as well as perks that support you, your family, and your finances. And if it’s career development you desire, we provide that, too! At Paylocity, people matter most and have always been at the heart of our business. Help Paylocity enhance communication and enable employees to connect, collaborate, and create from anywhere with a position in Product & Technology! Want to develop the strategies and principles needed to deliver compelling software? Join our team and help us enhance our all-in-one software platform, elevate our one-of-a-kind technology, and improve the employee experience. Take your career to the next level at one of G2's Top 100 Software Companies. Explore our Product & Technology positions to see where you fit! Position Overview The Senior Product Launch Manager is a strategic individual responsible for driving the success of complex, high-impact product launches and shaping the organization's go-to-market (GTM) launch framework. This role goes beyond execution to define best practices, mentor launch managers, and influence cross-functional strategies to ensure consistent, scalable, and measurable outcomes. The Senior Product Launch Manager partners closely with executives, product leadership, and cross-functional teams to align launches with business objectives, maximize adoption, and continuously improve launch effectiveness across the portfolio. Primary Responsibilities + Strategic Go-To-Market Leadership + Define and evolve the company’s GTM launch framework to ensure scalability and consistency across products. + Drive GTM strategies for the most complex or high-visibility launches, aligning efforts with company goals and market dynamics. + Partner with Product and Marketing leadership to influence positioning, messaging, and competitive strategy based on market insights. + Serve as the escalation point for launch risks, providing executive-level recommendations and trade-off analyses. + Portfolio and Program Management + Oversee a portfolio of launches, ensuring prioritization and resource alignment across teams. + Establish and manage governance for launch readiness, including key decision gates and executive sign-offs. + Define KPIs and dashboards to measure launch performance and enable data-driven decision-making at the portfolio level. + Drive post-launch assessments to identify trends and inform future strategy. + Internal Readiness and Enablement + Lead the development of enterprise-wide enablement strategies, ensuring consistency of messaging, training, and materials across launches. + Partner with Sales, Customer Success, and Support leadership to ensure teams are not only trained but also confident and equipped to drive adoption. + Anticipate organizational gaps or change management needs tied to major launches and develop strategies to address them. + Cross-Functional Influence and Stakeholder Management + Act as a thought partner to senior executives, providing insights and recommendations on launch strategies and organizational readiness. + Build strong relationships across Product, Marketing, Sales, Operations, and Legal to drive alignment and resolve conflicts at a strategic level. + Mentor and coach Launch Managers and Coordinators, fostering a culture of accountability, excellence, and continuous improvement. + Continuous Improvement and Innovation + Identify and implement best practices for launch management, leveraging learnings from past launches and industry benchmarks. + Drive adoption of tools and processes to increase efficiency, visibility, and scalability of launch operations. + Champion a metrics-driven culture by defining standards for success measurement and communicating results across the organization. Education and Experience + Experience: 8-12 years in Enterprise Software, IT, or related industries, with at least 5 years focused on product launches, GTM strategies, or program management. Experience leading complex, multi-product, or global launches strongly preferred. + Leadership: Proven ability to mentor teams, influence cross-functional leaders, and engage with executives to drive strategic outcomes. + Strategic Thinking: Demonstrated success shaping frameworks, processes, and strategies that scale across organizations. + Project & Program Management: Advanced expertise in managing large-scale initiatives, including governance, risk management, and resource planning. + Executive-Level Communication: Exceptional ability to distill complexity into clear narratives for senior leadership. + Metrics-Driven: Experience defining and driving portfolio-level metrics to measure launch success and inform strategic decisions. + Education: Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or equivalent experience preferred. + Industry Knowledge: Experience in HCM or similar SaaS industries is a plus, not required. + Travel: Occasional travel may be required. Physical requirements + Ability to sit for extended periods: The role requires sitting at a desk or workstation for long periods, typically 7-8 hours a day. + Use of computer and phone systems: The employee must be able to operate a computer, use phone systems, and type. This includes using multiple software programs and inquiries simultaneously. Paylocity is an equal-opportunity employer. Paylocity is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. At Paylocity, we believe diversity makes us better. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, culture, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique. We actively cultivate these differences through our employee resource groups (ERGs), employee experiences, perspectives, talents, and approaches to drive innovation in the software and services we provide our customers. We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the job application or interview process, please contact accessibility@paylocity.com. This email address is exclusively designated for such requests, aligning with federal and state disability laws. Please do not send resumes to this email address, as they will be removed. This role can be performed from any office in the US. The pay range for this position is $120k - $150/yr; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for an annual restricted stock unit grant based on individual performance in addition to a full range of benefits outlined here. (https://rise.articulate.com/share/NWT-xukAz2nsMapN3L3TSRXfxzBGrFh\_#/) This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via www.paylocity.com/careers.