Senior Director, Product

Who we are is what we do.

Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Built for the way the world works today, Deel combines HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management into one seamless platform. With AI-powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, Deel supports every worker type in 150+ countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly.

Among the largest globally distributed companies in the world, our team of 7,000 spans more than 100 countries, speaks 74 languages, and brings a connected and dynamic culture that drives continuous learning and innovation for our customers.

Why should you be part of our success story?

As the fastest-growing Software as a Service (SaaS) company in history, Deel is transforming how global talent connects with world-class companies – breaking down borders that have traditionally limited both hiring and career opportunities. We're not just building software; we're creating the infrastructure for the future of work, enabling a more diverse and inclusive global economy. In 2024 alone, we paid $11.2 billion to workers in nearly 100 currencies and provided healthcare and benefits to workers in 109 countries—ensuring people get paid and protected, no matter where they are.

Our momentum is reflected in our achievements and customer satisfaction: CNBC Disruptor 50,  Forbes Cloud 100, Deloitte Fast 500, and repeated recognition on Y Combinator’s top companies list – all while maintaining a 4.83 average rating from 15,000 reviews across G2, Trustpilot, Captera, Apple and Google.

Your experience at Deel will be a career accelerator. At the forefront of the global work revolution, you'll tackle complex challenges that impact millions of people's working lives. With our momentum—backed by a $17.3 billion valuation and $1 B in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in just over five years—you'll drive meaningful impact while building expertise that makes you a sought-after leader in the transformation of global work.

Summary
At Deel, being hands-on is part of who we are. Every Product Manager, no matter how senior, is expected to take ownership, drive outcomes directly, and stay close to the work that moves customers forward. Leading people and leading products go hand in hand; it’s how we stay grounded in our users, our data, and the impact we deliver.

As a Senior Director of Product, you will lead at scale, driving strategy, execution, and cross-functional delivery across one of Deel’s most complex and impactful product areas. You will shape the roadmap, align global teams, and work with customers and stakeholders to bring ambitious ideas to life. You will operate in an environment that values speed, quality, and accountability in equal measure, and you will balance strategic leadership with the ability to dive deep and execute when needed.

You will also embody Deel Speed - a core cultural value that means moving fast and delivering with quality. Deel Speed is about acting quickly without cutting corners, combining urgency with precision, and always building for long-term success. It is the pace that drives how we work, grow, and make decisions every day.

What You’ll Do

• Lead delivery of major product initiatives from strategy through execution, balancing customer impact, quality, and velocity

• Define, communicate, and drive product strategy across your area, influencing teams of 15–20 Product Managers and Product Owners

• Partner with leaders across Engineering, Design, Operations, Finance, Legal, and GTM to deliver scalable, high-integrity products

• Manage complex customer and operational challenges directly, ensuring learnings feed back into the roadmap

• Build scalable product development systems that keep teams aligned and focused on measurable outcomes

• Operate as both a strategic leader and hands-on contributor, earning credibility through clarity, follow-through, and delivery

• Support organisational scaling efforts as Deel continues to expand globally

• Establish strong routines for alignment, prioritisation, and accountability across time zones
  

Operating in a Complex, Scaling Environment

• Comfortable working across multiple time zones and collaborating with distributed teams

• Experienced in complex product environments such as fintech, SaaS, or platforms operating at global scale

• Skilled at partnering with cross-functional teams and customers to understand pain points and translate them into product solutions

• Systems thinker who can sim