Paychex

Business Program Manager - Partner Governance

Paychex$83K — $130K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • H.S. Diploma required; Bachelor's in Business Administration preferred.
  • 5 years of Project/Program management experience or certifications preferred.
  • Excellent group facilitation skills with real experience preferred.
  • Knowledge in Business Process Improvement and Risk Management preferred.
  • Experience with stakeholder management and communication skills preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze diverse operational data to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Manage partner operations programs using Business Process Improvement methodologies.
  • Build relationships to align diverse stakeholders on program initiatives.
  • Research and analyze operational data to detect trends and risks.
  • Track and report on operational metrics to measure performance.
  • Define and coordinate business requirements for partner operations platforms.
  • Create and maintain operational documentation and training materials.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive rewards including medical coverage and wellness classes.
  • Flexible paid time off and work-life balance programs.
  • Ongoing learning through award-winning training and development programs.
  • A diverse company culture that values employee perspectives.
  • Paid volunteer time to support community initiatives.
Full Job Description
Overview

Works closely with Channel Operations, business process owners, technology teams, and key stakeholders to identify operational improvement opportunities, define business requirements, evaluate solution options, and deliver business value through scalable partner operations processes and systems. Serves as the business administrator and operational owner for partner management platforms and associated workflows, supporting partner onboarding, registrations, revenue share administration, data governance, reporting enablement, and partner lifecycle management. Collaborates with internal and external resources to optimize operational processes, improve data quality, reduce manual effort, and support channel growth.

Responsibilities

  • Works on programs of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Networks with senior internal and external personnel in owned areas of expertise.
  • Manages partner operations programs through the application of Business Process Improvement concepts including process design, stakeholder engagement, workflow management, risk mitigation, issue resolution, and operational governance. Serves as business administrator for partner operations platforms, coordinating user administration, workflow execution, onboarding activities, platform enhancements, testing, and release readiness.
  • Manages alignment, buy-in, and support of diverse stakeholders by building relationships with Channel Operations, Sales, Finance, Product, Technology, Business Intelligence teams, third-party vendors, and leadership.
  • Researches, validates, reconciles, and analyzes operational and partner program data to identify trends, process gaps, data quality concerns, operational risks, and improvement opportunities.
  • Responsible for tracking and reporting operational metrics including partner onboarding effectiveness, registration processing, platform adoption, revenue share administration, service levels, operational controls, and data quality outcomes.
  • Serves as business administrator and operational subject matter expert for partner operations platforms and supporting technologies. Defines business requirements, coordinates enhancement requests, validates reporting outputs, and partners with Product, Salesforce, BI, EDW, Snowflake, vendor, and implementation resources to deliver operational solutions.
  • Creates and maintains operational documentation, process maps, governance standards, training materials, business requirements, and stakeholder communications.

Qualifications

  • H.S. Diploma - Required
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Business Analytics, Project/Program Management or similar - Preferred
  • 5 years of experience in Project/Program management experience or certifications a plus. Excellent group facilitation skills - real experience with groups implementing multiple initiatives preferred. .
  • Program Management - Preferred
  • Communication - Preferred
  • Management - Preferred
  • Innovation - Preferred
  • Planning - Preferred
  • Project Management - Preferred
  • Paychex - Preferred
  • Business Results - Preferred
  • Risk Management - Preferred
  • Call Center Experience - Preferred
  • Continuous Improvement Process - Preferred
  • Change Management - Preferred
  • Customer Success Management - Preferred
  • Process Improvement - Preferred
  • Stakeholder Management - Preferred


Compensation

In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share that the starting base pay range for this position is $83,230-$130,790 annually. Please keep in mind that this range is the base pay only and does not consider other components that make up the total rewards package for the position. If you are hired at Paychex, your overall compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience which may result in total compensation outside of this range.

Live the Paychex Values

  • Act with uncompromising integrity.
  • Provide outstanding service and build trusted relationships.
  • Drive innovation in our products and services and continually improve our processes.
  • Work in partnership and support each other.
  • Be personally accountable and deliver on commitments.
  • Treat each other with respect and dignity.

  • What's in it for you?

    • We value your well-being: We provide over 21 comprehensive rewards, including medical coverage, virtual wellness classes, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) + employer match, adoption assistance, financial assistance, and much more.
    • We value your time: From paid time off to company holidays, culture days, and comprehensive work-life balance programs, we will ensure you have the flexibility you need to be your best.
    • We value your development: Our award-winning training and development programs empower our employees with ongoing learning opportunities to give you the building blocks to grow your career.
    • We value your perspective: Our company culture reflects the diversity of our employees. We want you to be you and your voice to be heard.
    • We value our communities: We offer paid time off for volunteerism and promote many company-wide and local initiatives that benefit organizations you care about.

    • Note: The benefits described apply to full-time employees. Benefits for part-time, contract, and intern roles may vary.

      Not sure if you meet every requirement?

      At Paychex, we know that great talent comes in many forms. If you're passionate about the role but don't check every box, we still encourage you to apply. You might be the right fit - either for this position or another opportunity with us.

    About Paychex

    Paychex, Inc. is a leading provider of integrated human capital management solutions for payroll, benefits, human resources, and insurance services. By combining its innovative software-as-a-service technology and mobility platform with dedicated, personal service, Paychex empowers small- and medium-sized business owners to focus on the growth and management of their business. Paychex is headquartered in Rochester, New York and has more than 100 locations across the United States and Europe.
    Learn more about Paychex
    Size
    15,000 employees
    Market Cap
    $40.1 billion
    Industry
    Net Income
    $1 billion
    Founded
    1971
    5 Year Trend
    +7.9%
    Revenue
    $3.9 billion
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