Sr. Director, Product Management, Corporate Systems Technology

At Five Below our growth is a result of the people who embrace our purpose: We know life is way better when you are free to Let Go & Have Fun in an amazing experience, filled with unlimited possibilities, priced so low, you can always say yes to the newest, coolest stuff! Just ask any of our over 20,000 associates who work at Five Below and they’ll tell you there’s no other place like it. It all starts with our purpose and then, The Five Below Way, which is our values and behaviors that each and every associate believes in.

It’s all about culture at Five Below, making this a place that can inspire you as much as you inspire us with big ideas, super energy, passion, and the ability to make the workplace a WOWplace!

Brand Description

At Five Below, our growth is powered by people who embrace our purpose: life is better when you are free to Let Go & Have Fun in an amazing experience, filled with unlimited possibilities, priced so low you can always say “yes.” Our associates bring big ideas, passion, and energy to create a WOWplace — and we want leaders who inspire the same.

Position Summary

The Senior Director of Product Management, Corporate Systems, is a critical leadership role overseeing our HR, Finance, and other enterprise corporate platforms. This leader will shape and deliver a multi-year product roadmap that transforms how our corporate functions — HR, Finance, Legal, Compliance, and more — leverage technology. They will partner with senior executives across the enterprise, guide multiple product teams, and ensure scalable, reliable, and modern solutions that enable efficiency, compliance, and strategic growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership – Define and execute the Corporate Systems product strategy, aligning with enterprise IT and business objectives. Build a roadmap of HR and Finance capabilities, anticipating evolving needs and emerging technologies.
• Team Development – Lead and develop a team of product managers and directors; establish a high-performing culture of accountability, autonomy, and continuous delivery.
• Corporate Systems Oversight – Oversee the health, stability, and evolution of:
  • HR Systems: Workday HCM, Legion Workforce Management, payroll, scheduling, and talent solutions.
  • Finance Systems: Oracle Fusion Finance (GL, AP, AR, Procurement, Expenses, FP&A), and related planning platforms.
  • Other Corporate Platforms: Legal, compliance, audit, procurement, and collaboration technologies.
• Governance & Vendor Management – Act as executive owner of MSPs and vendor relationships, ensuring accountability, effective performance, and alignment with agile delivery.
• Agile Product Delivery – Guide multiple scrum teams in delivering frequent business value; ensure high-quality user stories, acceptance criteria, and iterative improvements.
• Stakeholder Partnership – Collaborate with HR, Finance, and corporate leaders to translate strategy into product requirements; facilitate adoption with change management, training, and user engagement.
• Operational Excellence – Mature ITIL processes (incident, problem, change, release); monitor SLAs/KPIs to drive service reliability and continuous improvement.
• Financial Stewardship – Partner with Finance and HR stakeholders to plan, budget, and forecast; develop business cases and track ROI of technology investments.
• Innovation & Adoption – Champion user-centric design, test-and-learn culture, and adoption practices to maximize value realization across corporate functions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years IT experience, with at least 8 years in product management or product ownership of HR, Finance, or Corporate Systems.
• 5+ years of management experience, building and leading product management teams.
• Strong expertise in:
  • Workday HCM (Core HR, Payroll, Talent)
  • Workforce Management (scheduling, labor optimization)
  • Oracle Fusion Finance (core financials, procurement, planning, expenses)
• Familiarity with other corporate platforms: payroll, compliance, legal, audit, procurement, and collaboration tools.
• Demonstrated success managing vendor relationships and driving outcomes through MSPs.
• Deep experience with product lifecycle management, long-term vision setting, and roadmap execution.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills with proven ability to influence senior executives.
• BA/BS degree in MIS, Computer Science, or related field preferred.

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