Principal Product Manager (fintech / Finance Systems)

Principal Product Manager – Finance Systems (Accounts Payable & Suppliers)

We're seeking a seasoned Principal Product Manager to lead product strategy and execution across Accounts Payable (AP) and Supplier domains for a large, complex enterprise environment. This role is highly visible and will be instrumental in building a roadmap for financial systems convergence and application rationalization —improving operational efficiency, strengthening controls, and enabling scalable finance processes that support a large footprint of business operations.

What You'll Do

• Own translation of business intent, customer needs, and technical direction into clear requirements and/or product backlog for complex finance applications
• Build and manage a 12+ month product roadmap aligned to finance and technology objectives
• Partner with business and technical stakeholders to map AP processes to system features and identify gaps/opportunities
• Author high-quality BRDs and champion strong documentation standards
• Facilitate cross-functional alignment across finance, HR, and technology teams to manage dependencies and drive decisions
• Develop business cases for new capabilities and enhancements, securing stakeholder buy-in
• Monitor trends, satisfaction, and usage metrics to drive continuous improvement
• Support planning ceremonies and execution rhythms (e.g., increment planning, prioritization, stakeholder reviews)

What You Bring (Required)

• 5–7+ years of relevant experience in product/program ownership for enterprise systems
• Hands-on experience with Workday (Finance/Accounting/Financials strongly preferred)
• Hands-on experience with PeopleSoft (AP/payables/supplier-related workflows)
• Strong understanding of Accounting / Accounts Payable processes and controls
• Strong ability to bridge business + engineering teams and communicate clearly to diverse stakeholders
• Experience building roadmaps, writing requirements/BRDs, and leading prioritization

Nice to Have

• Master's degree
• Experience in fast-paced, high-ambiguity environments
• Experience building systems and processes with inclusive, bias-aware design principles

Why This Role

• High visibility and meaningful ownership
• Opportunity to shape the future state of enterprise finance platforms
• Work that directly impacts operational excellence and scalability

Interested? Send your resume and a brief summary of your Workday + PeopleSoft + AP experience.

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