Principal Product Manager (FinTech / Finance Systems)

Principal Product Manager – Finance Systems (Accounts Payable & Suppliers)Location: Austin, TX (Onsite Monday–Friday)Contract: 6 months (extension likely) | Start: ASAPInterview Process: Two video interviewsAbout the RoleWe’re seeking a seasoned Principal Product Manager to lead product strategy and execution across Accounts Payable (AP) and Supplier domains for a large, complex enterprise environment. This role is highly visible and will be instrumental in building a roadmap for financial systems convergence and application rationalization—improving operational efficiency, strengthening controls, and enabling scalable finance processes that support a large footprint of business operations.What You’ll DoOwn translation of business intent, customer needs, and technical direction into clear requirements and/or product backlog for complex finance applicationsBuild and manage a 12+ month product roadmap aligned to finance and technology objectivesPartner with business and technical stakeholders to map AP processes to system features and identify gaps/opportunitiesAuthor high-quality BRDs and champion strong documentation standardsFacilitate cross-functional alignment across finance, HR, and technology teams to manage dependencies and drive decisionsDevelop business cases for new capabilities and enhancements, securing stakeholder buy-inMonitor trends, satisfaction, and usage metrics to drive continuous improvementSupport planning ceremonies and execution rhythms (e.g., increment planning, prioritization, stakeholder reviews)What You Bring (Required)5–7+ years of relevant experience in product/program ownership for enterprise systemsHands-on experience with Workday (Finance/Accounting/Financials strongly preferred)Hands-on experience with PeopleSoft (AP/payables/supplier-related workflows)Strong understanding of Accounting / Accounts Payable processes and controlsStrong ability to bridge business + engineering teams and communicate clearly to diverse stakeholdersExperience building roadmaps, writing requirements/BRDs, and leading prioritizationNice to HaveMaster’s degreeExperience in fast-paced, high-ambiguity environmentsExperience building systems and processes with inclusive, bias-aware design principlesWhy This RoleHigh visibility and meaningful ownershipOpportunity to shape the future state of enterprise finance platformsWork that directly impacts operational excellence and scalabilityInterested? Send your resume and a brief summary of your Workday + PeopleSoft + AP experience.EEO Employer Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at employeeservices@apexsystems.com or 844-463-6178.