Product Manager

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

Why Ordio

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.

The Impact You'll Have

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).

Your mission:

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

What You'll Do

• 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)

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

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