Responsible for developing product strategy and overall product experience for high impact products. Drives vision and identifies functionality requirements needed to complete and excel in a competitive market place.

In addition to traditional product strategy responsibilities, this role will provide strategic guidance and leadership oversight for multi‑year service‑strategy initiatives across the organization. While dedicated Project Managers will handle day‑to‑day project execution, the Strategy Manager is accountable for ensuring that each initiative remains aligned with enterprise priorities, strategic intent, and organizational impacts. This includes refining strategic approaches, coordinating across departments, and maintaining strong communication with senior leadership through executive‑level updates and progress reviews.

This role requires strong analytical leadership to shape strategic decisions, interpret insights, and identify organizational or process‑level inhibitors to success. The Strategy Manager partners closely with the Data Investigation Lead, who develops analytical findings and recommendations that help inform KPI direction for strategic initiatives. While standards development will reside in a separate role, the Strategy Manager is responsible for ensuring strategic efforts remain aligned across service models, promoting consistency, and driving continuous improvement in how strategies are executed. In partnership with Business Analysts—who will lead business case development and innovation/POC activities—the Strategy Manager ensures that strategic initiatives are grounded in data‑driven insights and aligned with long‑range organizational objectives.

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or equivalent work experience - Preferred
• Master's Degree in Business Administration or equivalent work experience - Preferred
• 5 years of experience in Management.
• 5 years of experience in Marketing and Product Management.

• We value your well-being: We provide over 21 comprehensive rewards, including medical coverage, virtual wellness classes, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) + employer match, adoption assistance, financial assistance, and much more.
• We value your time: From paid time off to company holidays, culture days, and comprehensive work-life balance programs, we will ensure you have the flexibility you need to be your best.
• We value your development: Our award-winning training and development programs empower our employees with ongoing learning opportunities to give you the building blocks to grow your career.
• We value your perspective: Our company culture reflects the diversity of our employees. We want you to be you and your voice to be heard.
• We value our communities: We offer paid time off for volunteerism and promote many company-wide and local initiatives that benefit organizations you care about.

Note: The benefits described apply to full-time employees. Benefits for part-time, contract, and intern roles may vary.

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At Paychex, we know that great talent comes in many forms. If you're passionate about the role but don't check every box, we still encourage you to apply. You might be the right fit - either for this position or another opportunity with us.

Paychex is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated fairly and evaluated based on their qualifications, experience, and merit. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.