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Full-Time

Program Management Leader

Posted on 9/4/2024

Gusto

Gusto

1,001-5,000 employees

Payroll, benefits, and HR solutions provider

Data & Analytics
Consulting
Industrial & Manufacturing
Enterprise Software
Fintech
Financial Services
Defense
Healthcare
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$147k - $216kAnnually

Senior, Expert

San Francisco, CA, USA + 2 more

Category
Project Management
Strategy Development
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Management
Requirements
  • 8-10+ years experience in program management, analyst roles, operations roles, and/or project management
  • 3-5 years experience with demonstrated success leading, coaching, and managing individual contributors
  • Stakeholder and project management mastery, with a proven track record of executing large projects, both in terms of scope, number of stakeholders and impacted teams and organizations
  • Insightful quantitative analyses, paired with strong critical thinking and business judgment
  • Strong desire for continuous process improvement, with a passion for driving efficiency
  • Executive presence and ability to influence senior leaders
  • Deep empathy and obsession for our small business customers
  • Comfortable analyzing, questioning and leveraging data
Responsibilities
  • Lead and coach team of 3 PMOs as they drive cross-functional programs and projects interfacing with Product and Customer Experience.
  • Lead and drive high priority, cross-functional programs for Gusto such as Customer Love Engine (CLE), by developing and managing program & project plans and charters for cross-functional initiatives that interface with Product and Customer Experience, all while taking ownership for program’s success or failure.
  • Use customer experience expertise to address complex gaps in Gusto’s service model and leverage them to design programs that solve for root cause.
  • Identify framework and design principles for programs that will generate success as well as new, creative, and effective solutions. Solve impactful problems with Engineering, Product & Design, and several Business Technology Administrators on multiple initiatives.
  • Evaluate and recommend product proposals to executive level stakeholders, based on multiple advanced criteria such as size, unit economics, and customer value, and creating the plan to sequence and execute on them with dozens of people.
  • Demonstrate influence with executive level stakeholders within CX through collaboration and presentations, and serve as thought partner for CX leaders.
  • Exhibit a systems-thinking approach to any program or decision that demonstrates deep understanding of the interdependent relationships between team, organizations, and product/service offerings.
  • Create and implement readiness plans to prepare the business for weekly and monthly launches.
  • Shape reporting mechanisms and cadence for large audiences, both vertically and horizontally.
  • Build and implement scalable processes using hypothesis-driven problem solving; provide data-driven insights and recommendations to enhance CX strategy.

Gusto provides payroll, benefits, and human resources solutions specifically designed for small to medium-sized businesses. Its platform allows users to manage payroll processing, employee benefits, and HR tasks in one integrated system, making it easier for businesses that may not have extensive HR resources. Gusto operates on a subscription-based model, offering various pricing tiers to accommodate different business needs, from startups to established companies. This flexibility in pricing and service options sets Gusto apart from competitors, as it caters to a wide range of clients. The company's goal is to simplify the management of employee-related tasks, enabling businesses to focus on growth and improving employee satisfaction.

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$746.2M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

12%

2 year growth

9%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Gusto's partnership with Nav to help SMBs overcome cash flow obstacles demonstrates its commitment to addressing critical business challenges.
  • The company's continuous expansion of services, such as advanced employee benefits packages, increases its value proposition and customer retention.
  • Recognition as one of the best payroll software providers highlights Gusto's strong market position and reliability.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive fintech landscape requires Gusto to continuously innovate to maintain its market position.
  • Dependence on small to medium-sized businesses makes Gusto vulnerable to economic downturns affecting this segment.

What makes Gusto unique

  • Gusto's all-in-one platform specifically targets small to medium-sized businesses, unlike competitors who may focus on larger enterprises.
  • Their tiered subscription model offers flexibility and affordability, making it accessible for a wide range of business sizes and budgets.
  • Integration with popular third-party applications like QuickBooks Online and Xero enhances Gusto's usability and appeal.

Benefits

It’s a marathon, not a sprint: Employees celebrating 5 or 10 years at Gusto enjoy a month-long sabbatical to travel and relax after all their hard work.

Meals and conversations: Free meals, snacks, and drinks to keep us fueled, but more importantly: they bring people together and foster community.

Wellness for every body: We’re proud to offer inclusive health care such as hormone treatments, gender-affirming surgery, therapy, family planning, and more.

The time you need: Our flexible PTO policy means every employee is encouraged to take the time they need now to keep doing great work, long term.

Family-friendly benefits: Fertility treatments, primary and secondary parental leave, sleep coaching, house cleaning for new parents, and more.

Be well, be you: Get free, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, plus a monthly fitness stipend and mental health resources too.

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