(Senior) Director, Product - Payroll

Who we are is what we do.

Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Built for the way the world works today, Deel combines HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management into one seamless platform. With AI-powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, Deel supports every worker type in 150+ countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly.

Among the largest globally distributed companies in the world, our team of 7,000 spans more than 100 countries, speaks 74 languages, and brings a connected and dynamic culture that drives continuous learning and innovation for our customers.

Why should you be part of our success story?

As the fastest-growing Software as a Service (SaaS) company in history, Deel is transforming how global talent connects with world-class companies – breaking down borders that have traditionally limited both hiring and career opportunities. We're not just building software; we're creating the infrastructure for the future of work, enabling a more diverse and inclusive global economy. In 2024 alone, we paid $11.2 billion to workers in nearly 100 currencies and provided healthcare and benefits to workers in 109 countries—ensuring people get paid and protected, no matter where they are.

Our momentum is reflected in our achievements and customer satisfaction: CNBC Disruptor 50,  Forbes Cloud 100, Deloitte Fast 500, and repeated recognition on Y Combinator’s top companies list – all while maintaining a 4.83 average rating from 15,000 reviews across G2, Trustpilot, Captera, Apple and Google.

Your experience at Deel will be a career accelerator. At the forefront of the global work revolution, you'll tackle complex challenges that impact millions of people's working lives. With our momentum—backed by a $17.3 billion valuation and $1 B in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in just over five years—you'll drive meaningful impact while building expertise that makes you a sought-after leader in the transformation of global work.

Summary

At Deel, being hands on is part of who we are. Every Product Manager, no matter their role, is expected to take ownership, drive initiatives directly, and stay close to the work that moves customers forward. Leading teams and leading products go hand in hand; it’s how we stay connected to our users, our data, and the outcomes we deliver. As you grow, the scope and stakes increase - but the core remains the same - build, ship, and make it better every time.

As a (Senior) Director of Product, you lead exceptional teams that design and deliver sophisticated financial products at global scale. You partner across operations, finance, legal, compliance, and beyond to bring to life solutions that are both customer ready and market ready. You think in systems, act with precision, and know how to turn operational and regulatory complexity into elegant, intuitive experiences. Whether your background is in payroll, fintech, or another high-integrity domain, you thrive in environments where accuracy, trust, and impact matter every day.

Responsibilities

• Own delivery and launch of new products and major features from strategy through to execution

• Drive product strategy and elevate product management practices across your area

• Define, track, and adapt OKRs that balance quality, impact, and velocity

• Build scalable product and project management routines grounded in agile principles

• Hire, coach, and grow a high performing team of Product Managers and Senior Product Managers

• Support performance, development, and accountability across your team

• Ensure teams have the right tools, context, and cross functional alignment to deliver

• Communicate priorities and trade offs clearly across teams and leadership

Operating with Resilience in a Complex, Scaling Environment

• Accustomed to shipping fast and partnering with Operations to test early concepts, then sca