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At Gusto, we're on a mission to grow the small business economy. We handle the hard stuff — payroll, health insurance, 401(k)s, and HR — so owners can focus on their craft and their customers. With teams in Denver, San Francisco, and New York, we support more than 400,000 small businesses nationwide and are building a workplace that reflects the people we serve. All full-time employees receive competitive base pay, benefits, and equity (RSUs) — because everyone who helps build Gusto should share in its success. Offer amounts are determined by role, level, and location. Learn more about our Total Rewards philosophy. AI is a fundamental part of how work gets done at Gusto. We expect all team members to actively engage with AI tools relevant to their role and grow their fluency as the technology evolves. AI experience requirements vary by role and will be assessed during the interview process.
By The Numbers
Named #1 best software for small business of 2024 by G2
2,700+ employees in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Turkiye and growing
Over $500M in annual revenue
The SMB market is large (and growing!) with huge opportunities for Gusto to make an incredible impact for SMBs
+ There are 6.2M employers in the US, 98% have fewer than 100 employees
+ 550,000 new businesses are created each year in the US
What Product Management Is Like At Gusto
Our Product team is lean, which means you’ll have a high degree of impact and ownership. We believe in smaller, empowered teams that move quickly with less overhead. You’ll move fast by pairing sharp product judgment with fluency in AI tools — automating what slows teams down and amplifying what makes them creative and high-performing.
We’re boundaryless builders. Lines between roles are intentionally blurred, and our PMs do whatever it takes to deliver outcomes. You’ll prototype, automate, design, and ship — using AI as your co-builder to turn problems into durable solutions that deliver customer value with urgency and care.
We’re here to serve small and medium businesses. Gusto has a strong mission-driven culture, and we care deeply about lifting up these business owners — building technology for an AI-first world that gives them the superpowers to run and grow their businesses with confidence.
We’re comfortable with change. Our environment moves fast, and PMs here thrive in ambiguity — blending curiosity, experimentation, and AI-native craft to shape how products (and work itself) are built at Gusto.
About The Team
We’re looking for a Senior Product Manager to lead Workflows for Gusto Pro, our product specifically built for Accountants. Accountants play a critical role within the Gusto ecosystem. They are one of our largest user groups, but also act as a one-to-many growth engine by referring their small business clients to use Gusto as their payroll provider, generating a substantial portion of our total revenue. We have ambitious plans to become the most efficient platform for accountants to deliver payroll & advisory services to their clients and help millions of small businesses as a result. If you enjoy uncovering & solving big customer problems, making complex things simple, and identifying new ways to delight and disrupt workflows with AI, we’d love to hear from you.
Here’s What You’ll Do Day-to-day
Lead product discovery to uncover/deeply understand customer problems and test risky assumptions
Create a long-term vision and strategy that defines the big problems we can solve well with durable competitive advantage
Build iteratively to quickly prove out hypotheses and test new concepts, always looking for ways to get stronger signal on new ideas
Partner closely with Engineering, Design, and Data Science on all stages of the product development process
Rapidly execute and iterate with an emphasis on user delight, impact, and learning. Regularly take risks and make calculated tradeoffs
Balance hands-on building with strategic storytelling that creates clarity and real value for the users we serve
* Define, measure, and improve key product and business metrics, especially in foundational areas like payroll task coordination, roles & permissions, reports, and other day-to-day workflows that are core to our users’ operations
Here’s What We're Looking For
5+ years of hands-on Product Management experience
Proven track record of leading R&D teams that deliver impactful results
The intangibles: Natural curiosity, grit, customer obsession, and humility
Strong product discovery and analytical skills
The ability to tell a compelling story that drives alignment and inspires action
Strong collaboration skills; ability to quickly build trust with teams and customers
A passion for helping small and medium size businesses
A strong POV on building products in the age of AI; experience building AI-driven features is a big bonus
If you don't think you meet all of the criteria above but still are interested in the job, please apply. Nobody checks every box, and we're looking for someone excited to join the team.
Our cash compensation amount for this role is $184,000/yr to $230,000/yr for New York. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate location, experience and expertise and may vary from the amounts listed above.
Where do PMs at Gusto work?
We have offices in Denver, San Francisco, and New York and have remote team members across the US and Canada. We are actively hiring for the New York office. Our open roles will specify on the careers page and in the job description where the position is eligible for work.
Gusto has physical office spaces in Denver, San Francisco, and New York City. Employees who are based in those locations will be expected to work from the office on designated days approximately 2-3 days per week (or more depending on role). The same office expectations apply to all Symmetry roles, Gusto's subsidiary, whose physical office is in Scottsdale. Note: The San Francisco office expectations encompass both the San Francisco and San Jose metro areas. When approved to work from a location other than a Gusto office, a secure, reliable, and consistent internet connection is required. This includes non-office days for hybrid employees.
Our customers come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for small businesses, you will find a home at Gusto.
Gusto is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Gusto considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Gusto is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. We want to see our candidates perform to the best of their ability. If you require a medical or religious accommodation at any time throughout your candidate journey, please fill out this form and a member of our team will get in touch with you.
Gusto takes security and protection of your personal information very seriously. Please review our Fraudulent Activity Disclaimer. Personal information collected and processed as part of your Gusto application will be subject to Gusto's Applicant Privacy Notice.
About Gusto
At Gusto, we're on a mission to grow the small business economy. We handle the hard stuff — payroll, health insurance, 401(k)s, and HR — so owners can focus on their craft and their customers. With teams in Denver, San Francisco, and New York, we support more than 400,000 small businesses nationwide and are building a workplace that reflects the people we serve. All full-time employees receive competitive base pay, benefits, and equity (RSUs) — because everyone who helps build Gusto should share in its success. Offer amounts are determined by role, level, and location. Learn more about our Total Rewards philosophy. AI is a fundamental part of how work gets done at Gusto. We expect all team members to actively engage with AI tools relevant to their role and grow their fluency as the technology evolves. AI experience requirements vary by role and will be assessed during the interview process.
By The Numbers
Named #1 best software for small business of 2024 by G2
2,700+ employees in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Turkiye and growing
Over $500M in annual revenue
The SMB market is large (and growing!) with huge opportunities for Gusto to make an incredible impact for SMBs
+ There are 6.2M employers in the US, 98% have fewer than 100 employees
+ 550,000 new businesses are created each year in the US
What Product Management Is Like At Gusto
Our Product team is lean, which means you’ll have a high degree of impact and ownership. We believe in smaller, empowered teams that move quickly with less overhead. You’ll move fast by pairing sharp product judgment with fluency in AI tools — automating what slows teams down and amplifying what makes them creative and high-performing.
We’re boundaryless builders. Lines between roles are intentionally blurred, and our PMs do whatever it takes to deliver outcomes. You’ll prototype, automate, design, and ship — using AI as your co-builder to turn problems into durable solutions that deliver customer value with urgency and care.
We’re here to serve small and medium businesses. Gusto has a strong mission-driven culture, and we care deeply about lifting up these business owners — building technology for an AI-first world that gives them the superpowers to run and grow their businesses with confidence.
We’re comfortable with change. Our environment moves fast, and PMs here thrive in ambiguity — blending curiosity, experimentation, and AI-native craft to shape how products (and work itself) are built at Gusto.
About The Team
We’re looking for a Senior Product Manager to lead Workflows for Gusto Pro, our product specifically built for Accountants. Accountants play a critical role within the Gusto ecosystem. They are one of our largest user groups, but also act as a one-to-many growth engine by referring their small business clients to use Gusto as their payroll provider, generating a substantial portion of our total revenue. We have ambitious plans to become the most efficient platform for accountants to deliver payroll & advisory services to their clients and help millions of small businesses as a result. If you enjoy uncovering & solving big customer problems, making complex things simple, and identifying new ways to delight and disrupt workflows with AI, we’d love to hear from you.
Here’s What You’ll Do Day-to-day
Lead product discovery to uncover/deeply understand customer problems and test risky assumptions
Create a long-term vision and strategy that defines the big problems we can solve well with durable competitive advantage
Build iteratively to quickly prove out hypotheses and test new concepts, always looking for ways to get stronger signal on new ideas
Partner closely with Engineering, Design, and Data Science on all stages of the product development process
Rapidly execute and iterate with an emphasis on user delight, impact, and learning. Regularly take risks and make calculated tradeoffs
Balance hands-on building with strategic storytelling that creates clarity and real value for the users we serve
* Define, measure, and improve key product and business metrics, especially in foundational areas like payroll task coordination, roles & permissions, reports, and other day-to-day workflows that are core to our users’ operations
Here’s What We're Looking For
5+ years of hands-on Product Management experience
Proven track record of leading R&D teams that deliver impactful results
The intangibles: Natural curiosity, grit, customer obsession, and humility
Strong product discovery and analytical skills
The ability to tell a compelling story that drives alignment and inspires action
Strong collaboration skills; ability to quickly build trust with teams and customers
A passion for helping small and medium size businesses
A strong POV on building products in the age of AI; experience building AI-driven features is a big bonus
If you don't think you meet all of the criteria above but still are interested in the job, please apply. Nobody checks every box, and we're looking for someone excited to join the team.
Our cash compensation amount for this role is $184,000/yr to $230,000/yr for New York. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate location, experience and expertise and may vary from the amounts listed above.
Where do PMs at Gusto work?
We have offices in Denver, San Francisco, and New York and have remote team members across the US and Canada. We are actively hiring for the New York office. Our open roles will specify on the careers page and in the job description where the position is eligible for work.
Gusto has physical office spaces in Denver, San Francisco, and New York City. Employees who are based in those locations will be expected to work from the office on designated days approximately 2-3 days per week (or more depending on role). The same office expectations apply to all Symmetry roles, Gusto's subsidiary, whose physical office is in Scottsdale. Note: The San Francisco office expectations encompass both the San Francisco and San Jose metro areas. When approved to work from a location other than a Gusto office, a secure, reliable, and consistent internet connection is required. This includes non-office days for hybrid employees.
Our customers come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for small businesses, you will find a home at Gusto.
Gusto is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Gusto considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Gusto is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. We want to see our candidates perform to the best of their ability. If you require a medical or religious accommodation at any time throughout your candidate journey, please fill out this form and a member of our team will get in touch with you.
Gusto takes security and protection of your personal information very seriously. Please review our Fraudulent Activity Disclaimer. Personal information collected and processed as part of your Gusto application will be subject to Gusto's Applicant Privacy Notice.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a New Product Development Manager
Align your training plan with NPD methodologies
Your DS-2019 training plan must describe structured learning objectives, not just job duties. Document specific NPD frameworks you'll apply, such as Stage-Gate or Agile product development, so the designated sponsor can justify the program's training value.
Verify your field experience meets Trainee thresholds
The J-1 Trainee category requires either a relevant degree plus one year of experience abroad, or five years of work experience in your field. Gather employment records and transcripts before approaching any host employer or designated sponsor.
Target host employers with cross-functional NPD teams
Companies running dedicated product development pipelines, R&D divisions, or innovation labs are better positioned to fulfill the structured training requirement. Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers whose roles align with J-1 Trainee program criteria for product and innovation management.
Confirm the host employer will sign the training plan
The host employer, not the designated sponsor, is responsible for supervising your training objectives and co-signing the training plan. Clarify this commitment during early interviews, since many employers confuse hosting obligations with full visa sponsorship responsibilities.
Check whether your role triggers the two-year home residency requirement
J-1 participants funded by their home government or whose skills appear on the Exchange Visitor Skills List may face a two-year home residency requirement before switching to H-1B or permanent residence. USCIS and the State Department both assess this on a case-by-case basis.
Prepare a portfolio demonstrating measurable product outcomes
Designated sponsors evaluate whether your prior experience substantiates the proposed training program. Document launched products, cross-functional leadership, or market entry results with metrics, since vague credentials create delays when the sponsor reviews your DS-2019 application.
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Find New Product Development Manager JobsNew Product Development Manager J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to New Product Development Manager roles?
Most New Product Development Managers qualify under the J-1 Trainee category, which covers professionals gaining practical experience in their field outside their home country. If your role is research-intensive at a university or research institution, the Research Scholar category may apply instead. The Specialist category is also possible for highly experienced professionals in a niche discipline, but Trainee is the most common fit for industry-based product management roles.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for this type of role?
The J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or AIPT, that issues your DS-2019 form and monitors program compliance. The company where you work is the host employer, not the visa sponsor. You need both: a host employer willing to supervise your training plan and a designated sponsor organization approved to administer the Trainee program.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting a J-1 New Product Development Manager?
Use Migrate Mate to search for New Product Development Manager roles at U.S. companies that are familiar with J-1 hosting arrangements. Because J-1 hosting requires the employer to commit to a structured training plan and cooperate with the designated sponsor, targeting employers who already have experience with exchange visitor programs significantly reduces friction during the offer process.
Can I transition from J-1 Trainee status to an H-1B after my program ends?
Transitioning from J-1 to H-1B is possible, but only if you don't carry a two-year home residency requirement. J-1 participants whose participation was funded by a home-country government, or whose skills appear on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, must return home for two years first or obtain a waiver. USCIS evaluates each case individually, so confirm your requirement status early in the process.
What documentation does the designated sponsor need to approve a New Product Development Manager training plan?
Designated sponsors typically require a completed DS-7002 training plan form, a formal offer letter from the host employer, evidence of your prior education and work experience in product development, and confirmation that the host employer will provide direct supervision. The training plan must describe specific skills and activities you'll engage in, not just your job title, and it must demonstrate that the experience isn't available in your home country.
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