Director, Strategy
ADP is searching for a Director of Portfolio Strategy and Operations to join our Product Management and AI organization, supporting our Small Business portfolio of products. The successful candidate will be a key contributor to defining and helping execute product strategy as well as operational best practices for our product management team. You will work closely with cross-functional teams (product and development, business operations, strategy, sales and finance) to identify market trends, customer needs, competitive landscape, and technology advancements (e.g., AI / GenAI) to drive product innovation and growth. Reporting directly to the Chief Product Owner and as a key member of our leadership team, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of this important portfolio for ADP.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic Planning:
- Lead the annual planning cycle for the Small Business product portfolio
- Lead product initiative prioritization and tradeoffs
Product Management Operations:
- Serve as a thought leader to drive further advancement of our product management practices
- Lead preparation for Product Reviews, including OKR, delivery milestone and budget tracking
- Lead processes for stakeholder updates and engagement opportunities
- Develop executive reporting for c-suite and board-level audiences
Strategic Program Management:
- Assess market trends, usage analytics, and competitor moves to inform strategy & priorities
- Lead ongoing analysis to help maximize ROI on product investments
- Help enable high-impact strategic initiatives
KEY SKILLS
- Strategic & Financial Acumen – Skilled in developing data-driven strategies, evaluating product ROI, building business cases, and interpreting financial performance to guide investment decisions
- Product Portfolio & Operational Excellence – Experienced in managing product portfolios, optimizing planning, and driving continuous improvement via scalable frameworks (e.g., OKRs)
- Executive Communication & Stakeholder Influence – Strong ability to craft compelling narratives and presentations for executive and board-level audiences, with a track record of aligning cross-functional teams in matrixed environments
- Innovation & Tech Fluency – Familiar with emerging technologies including AI/GenAI, with the ability to translate technical trends into strategic opportunities for product innovation and differentiation
- Tooling Familiarity – Experience with key tools for product / portfolio management and analytics (e.g., Jira, Pendo, Tableau, Power BI)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of experience with management consulting or corporate strategy for a product-led company
Qualifications
- MBA highly preferred
- Experience at a top management consulting firm focused on product/technology
- Experience in the HR Tech industry
- Experience working with B2B SaaS products
- Experience working in large, enterprise organizations