Technology Manager Jobs in Bothell, WA (NOW HIRING)

Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose.

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we're building a thriving planet.

Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We're making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:

• renewables and energy services
• engineering and design
• construction and facility services

To get where we're going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?

The Opportunity with McKinstry

The Manager, Payroll Business Technology Products will lead a Product Management team responsible for selecting, implementing, and managing payroll and timekeeping technology solutions. This role drives product strategy, lifecycle management, and crossfunctional collaboration to deliver highquality solutions that meet business needs and support company growth.

You will own the endtoend product lifecycle, including requirements gathering, business case development, vendor management, and partnership with IT, software engineering, and external technology providers.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Strategic Technical Vision: Provide technical leadership and direction for payroll and timekeeping products, ensuring alignment with business priorities, market trends, and emerging technologies.
• Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of product managers through coaching, performance reviews, hiring, and ongoing professional development.
• Roadmap Ownership: Develop and execute a clear product roadmap, from vision and research through delivery, aligned with organizational strategy and business partner needs.

Product & Technical Management

• Maintain deep knowledge of payroll and timekeeping technologies, industry trends, and future state needs.
• Lead the enhancement, adoption, and lifecycle management of existing and future solutions.
• Partner with stakeholders to define product features, enhancements, and priorities.
• Manage products from introduction through endoflife, including upgrades and maintenance.
• Develop and maintain business cases and supporting documentation.
• Produce highquality product documentation, including PRDs, UAT plans, and training materials.
• Coordinate product delivery activities such as design reviews, testing, and product launches.
• Work closely with IT, consultants, and vendors to deliver integrations and solutions.
• Manage and follow up on client and business partner requests.
• Serve as a steward of McKinstry's payroll and timekeeping technology ecosystem.

What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in payroll product management (UKG preferred) or a related field; prior people leadership strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of people leadership/direct management experience required.
• Strong foundation in modern product management methodologies, including Agile.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to present to executive stakeholders.
• Proven experience delivering product features grounded in user research and validation.
• Clear, concise, and persuasive communicator.
• Demonstrated ability to lead highperforming, crossfunctional teams and grow talent.

PeopleFirst Benefits

When it comes to the basics, we have you covered:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums

People come first at McKinstry, and we go beyond the basic benefits with:

• Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Transgender inclusive benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Pet insurance
• "Building Good" paid community service time
• Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University
• McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers

See benefit plan documents for complete details.

If you're driven by our vision to build a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the place to build your career.

The pay range for this position is $123,570 - $190,700 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay information is based on market location. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.

The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training. This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.

McKinstry is a drug-free workplace. Employment iscontingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks.

Applicants for this role will only be considered if they possess current US Work Authorization, and do not require employer-sponsored VISA support to begin or remain in this role.

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