Product Manager – HR & Legal Applications

Strategic And Technical Product Manager

Do you have a passion for enabling business with top-tier technology? Do you thrive in a fast-paced and ever-evolving environment? Then we have the next career move for you! We are ARCO, a family of construction companies. We're looking for a strategic and technical product manager to own the vision, roadmap, and delivery of our HR and legal software portfolio. This includes key platforms such as UKG Pro, iCIMS, and other HRIS, talent acquisition, performance management, and legal systems. In this role, you'll work closely with HR and legal leaders to ensure our technology supports efficiency, compliance, and an exceptional experience for our associates. The right candidate has a strong background in enterprise HR and/or legal applications, understands how to integrate these tools into complex business processes, and can operate confidently at both the big-picture and hands-on levels.

We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized as a best place to work. Our compensation and benefits package not only supports our associates and their families but benefits local communities and communities around the world.

Industry-leading performance-based bonus program

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

Traditional and Roth 401k

Tuition reimbursement for associates

Scholarship for associates' children up to $28,000 per child

1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel

1-week paid volunteer leave each year

100% charitable match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage

100% paid 12-week maternity leave

At ARCO, our first core value is to treat people fairly and do the right thing. We are committed to building and sustaining a culture that supports diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. From recruiting, training, and hiring practices to selecting our subcontractors, we understand that diversity of all those involved in the construction process enhances our ability to deliver the best solutions to our customers. We hire the best and the brightest from across the country – constructing a team of experts in architecture, design, engineering, project management, and business services.

A day in the life

Own and drive the product strategy and roadmap for HR and legal applications, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, compliance requirements, and user needs.

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of product leads, product owners, and specialists supporting multiple HR and legal systems.

Partner with HR, legal, and IT teams to deliver scalable, secure, and high-quality solutions.

Define and prioritize initiatives and technical investments for core HR systems (e.g., UKG Pro, iCIMS, performance management tools, LMS, benefits platforms) and legal systems (e.g., NetDocs, LegalDocs, myCOI, OFAC, contract management, compliance tracking).

Ensure data integrity, application security, and compliance across all HR and legal platforms.

Stay informed on industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes impacting HR and legal technology.

Establish and monitor KPIs and metrics to measure product adoption, efficiency gains, and stakeholder satisfaction.

Serve as the primary escalation point for roadmap decisions, cross-functional prioritization, and vendor performance.

Oversee vendor relationships and participate in platform evaluations for new or replacement HR and legal solutions.

Necessary qualifications

Qualifications required:

8+ years in product management, business systems analysis, or software development, with at least 2 years leading teams.

Proven experience with enterprise HR and/or legal applications such as UKG Pro, iCIMS, Workday, SuccessFactors, Cornerstone, DocuSign CLM, or similar platforms.

Strong understanding of HR processes (payroll, recruiting, onboarding, benefits, performance management, compliance) and legal workflows (contract lifecycle, regulatory tracking).

Ability to work closely with technical teams to influence architecture, integration design, and data strategy.

Demonstrated success delivering enterprise-grade technology solutions from concept through launch.

Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, DevOps, and process improvement methodologies.

Preferred:

Experience in construction, engineering, or related industries with complex HR and compliance needs.

Background in HR technology implementation or transformation programs.

Knowledge of data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA) and employment law considerations.

Key technical competencies:

Project management – plan, prioritize, and execute enhancements and projects with clearly defined timelines, deliverables, and execution plans.

Operational expertise – anticipate and prioritize customer needs while identifying measurable operational metrics to guide HR and legal application performance.

Process-driven mindset – analyze business needs, deconstruct workflows, and design scalable, long-term process improvements.

Budget & vendor management – oversee vendor relationships, contracts, and resource planning to ensure cost-effective solutions and high-quality service delivery.

Product & development lifecycle – define and manage product and development roadmaps in alignment with a predictable, efficient lifecycle.

Key leadership competencies:

Communication – deliver clear, concise, and inspiring messages that inform, align, and motivate stakeholders toward shared goals.

Influence – build trust and strong partnerships with cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and serving as a trusted advisor to the business.

Vision – establish a compelling long-term vision and develop actionable plans to achieve it.

Team development – assign work effectively, empower team members, and adapt leadership style to meet individual and team needs.

Make your move

We are proud to be one of the fastest-growing, privately-owned companies in America, celebrating over 30 years of experience as design-build experts. We have completed over 6,300 design-build projects across 48 states and 48 major cities nationwide. We ranked #4 out of the top 100 design-build companies in the U.S. and #17 on ENR's Top 400 Contractors list of 2024. Most importantly, our clients like us, trust us and want to do business with us. We are looking for people with the same enthusiasm, passion, and respect for the hard work that brought us to where we are today. Are you a person that can make a difference at ARCO? If the answer is, "Yes!" we look forward to meeting you.

ARCO does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from ARCO's human resource team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. ARCO will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes and for candidates who are sent directly to our hiring managers.

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