Product Manager

Location: Cologne (WeWork) or Remote from Germany (CET-time) · Team: Product & Engineering · Type: Full-time

80% of the world’s workforce doesn’t sit at a desk. Ordio is the all-in-one platform that helps these teams run their day: shift planning, time tracking, absence & document management. Simple, fast, and human.

We’re early, growing quickly, and obsessed with building exceptional products. If you’re passionate about designing intelligent systems that make complex workflows beautifully simple, you’ll feel right at home here.

You’ll lead the Payroll Plus product, our newest product line that simplifies payroll for blue-collar teams across Germany. Payroll Plus by Ordio is a modern, fully integrated payroll automation add-on built for shift-based & deskless workforces. It takes the data from the operational system (shifts, hours, absences) and produces full payroll (gross & net) including complex wage components like overtime, surcharges, etc. The goal is to reduce manual work, errors, and reliance on external payroll bureaus.

You’ll guide Payroll Plus from early MVP toward a robust, scalable product, balancing rapid iteration with reliability and compliance., managing a two-sided platform that serves both our customers (employers running payroll) and our internal payroll experts (the engine behind flawless execution).

Turn payroll complexity into a product that feels effortless to use ⚙️ Build reliable systems that integrate data from shifts, absences, and time tracking without friction Apply smart automation to help payroll experts and customers save time and stay compliant

• Own the Payroll Plus roadmap: Manage priorities, run sprint planning, and track delivery

  Partner closely with payroll operations to deeply understand process bottlenecks and translate them into product opportunities

  Design and refine the customer dashboard and internal admin dashboard

  Write clear specs for features, balancing technical depth and speed

  Collaborate daily with engineering and your peers in product management, avoiding unnecessary ticket bloat

  Shape the Payroll Plus experience end-to-end: UX, performance, documentation, and feedback loops

  Define success metrics (e.g., payroll run accuracy, processing time, CSAT/NPS) and track impact of improvements

  Contribute directly: Using modern AI-assisted development tools, you’ll be able to handle UI improvements, copy optimizations and quick-win improvements on your own (Basic front-end experience therefore is ideal)

  What Sets You Up for Success

  Must-haves

  Based in Germany with fluent German (C1+)

  3+ years’ experience as a Product Manager delivering end-to-end features from concept through launch and iteration

  Strong customer-centric mindset — obsessed with simplifying complex workflows and delivering exceptional user experiences

  Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with design, engineering, and operations

  Experience running product discovery and translating insights into clear product priorities

  Excellent communication and documentation skills — you keep everyone aligned without adding noise

  Experience in payroll, fintech, or operations-heavy SaaS

  Nice-to-haves

  • Confident working hands-on with tools like Cursor, Claude, Figma, analytics dashboards, and issue trackers

    Familiarity with two-sided platforms or marketplace-style products

    Understanding of German payroll or HR processes

    Basic coding or front-end familiarity (React, TypeScript, or similar) is helpful for handling smaller improvements on your own and contribute in prototyping

    Detail-oriented and comfortable working in regulated environments where correctness and documentation matter as much as speed

    How We Work

    • Empowered squads: Product Manager + Frontend Engineer + Backend Engineer work as a trio on discovery and delivery

      Agile & lean: we value learning quickly over shipping perfectly

      Transparent & data-driven: clear goals, outcomes measured rigorously

      Culture of ownership: autonomy with accountability

      Feedback culture that values clarity, kindness, and ownership

      What You’ll Get

      Competitive compensation & benefits

      True ownership of your product domain shaping Ordio’s future from day one

      Work in an open, innovative culture where autonomy meets impact

      Top-tier equipment (MacBook Pro M4 or higher)

      Flexible setup: Hybrid or fully remote within Germany

      Well-being support. Subsidized gym memberships & wellness initiatives, Jobrad

      Guided by our values: Live for Customer Value, The Best Team Wins, We Own It, Earth Is

      Our Process (Fast & Friendly)

      1. Intro Chat (30 min) — mutual fit & product context

         Hiring Manager Interview — deep-dive into product thinking & collaboration

         Live Product Exercise — a practical problem-solving session

         CEO Chat — values, vision, and ways of working

         We move quickly and respect your time — offers typically follow promptly after final chats.

         About Ordio

         At Ordio , we’re looking for people who want to be more than just another employee: ambitious, forward-thinking, and ready to shape the future of work.

         We believe that by giving people the best tools to solve their own problems, we can better solve the world’s problems together.

         If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Share your CV, LinkedIn, and a short note on your most impactful product launch via our careers page at ordio.com.

         Ordio is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.