ADP is hiring a Sr. Manager, Ventures Strategy and Product Integration.
This role is hybrid onsite 3 days a week in our NY, NY office (530 7th Ave).
ADP is seeking a highly motivated and product-savvy Sr. Manager, Venture Strategy & Product Integration to join the ADP Ventures Partnerships team. This individual contributor role will be responsible for managing key startup partnership programs end-to-end - from defining strategic goals and business cases to working closely with ADP Product and Technology teams for successful product integration and with Business Unit teams to define go-to market strategy. The ideal candidate combines program management, strategic analysis, storytelling, and technical fluency to help shape and deliver high-impact venture collaborations. .
A little about ADP Ventures
ADP Ventures is the innovation and strategic partnerships arm of ADP, focused on identifying, investing in, and integrating emerging technologies and startups that can drive transformational impact across ADP’s products and services. We partner with early-stage companies to co-create the future of work, unlocking value through collaboration, experimentation, and product integration. Our mission is to accelerate innovation and deliver strategic advantage to ADP and its clients through meaningful ecosystem engagement.
Role Summary and Key Responsibilities:
- Program & Project Management
- Own and manage execution of strategic partnership programs with startups
- Define success milestones, KPIs, timelines, and deliverables
- Drive project planning, reporting, and stakeholder updates to ensure executional excellence
- Financial & Strategic Analysis
- Develop and validate business cases to assess impact of venture partnerships
- Build Excel models to analyze ROI, revenue potential, and operational implications
- Support go-to-market strategies with data-backed insights and forecasts
- Research & Insights
- Conduct competitive and market research to inform strategic fit of potential partnerships
- Translate insights into actionable recommendations and strategic narratives
- Prepare senior-level presentation materials that influence investment and partnership decisions
- Stakeholder Coordination
- Collaborate across Product, Engineering, Legal, Finance, and external startup teams
- Align diverse stakeholders around program goals and partnership outcomes
- Act as a liaison between ADP Ventures and internal product groups
- Product Strategy
- Understand ADP’s product landscape and roadmap to ensure strategic alignment
- Participate in technical conversations with startup and ADP product teams
- Provide product feedback and help shape integration plans that maximize client value
Qualifications
- 5 years of experience in strategy consulting, product management, venture partnerships, or related fields
- Proven track record of managing cross-functional programs and delivering strategic outcomes
- Strong analytical skills, including financial modeling and market analysis
- Excellent PowerPoint and storytelling skills for executive audiences
- Ability to engage in technical discussions and understand product architecture
- Experience working with or within startups and innovation ecosystems a strong plus
- Exceptional organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred
YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE BECAUSE YOU CAN:
- Have courageous team collaboration. Courage comes from how associates are willing to have difficult conversations, speak up, be an owner, and challenge one another's ideas to net out the best solution.
- Deliver at epic scale. We deliver real user outcomes using strong judgment and good instincts. We're obsessed with the art of achieving simplicity with a focus on client happiness and productivity.
- Be surrounded by curious learners. We align ourselves with other smart people in an environment where we grow and elevate one another to the next level. We encourage our associates to listen, stay agile, and learn from mistakes.
- Act like an owner & doer. Mission-driven and committed to leading change, you will be encouraged to take on any challenge and solve complex problems. No tasks are beneath or too great for us. We are hands-on and willing to master our craft.
- Give back to others. Always do the right thing for our clients and our community and humbly give back to the community where we live and work. Support our associates in times of need through ADP's Philanthropic Foundation.
- Join a company committed to equality and equity. Our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions.
What are you waiting for? Apply today!
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