Job Description: Our client provides financing, as well as a range of technology and other services, to a network of agricultural lenders in the United States and Puerto Rico. Located on Main Street in Columbia, S.C., our client is committed to providing a comfortable, inclusive work environment. We believe in investing in our employees so they can help lead our $35 billion company into the future. If you are looking to fuel your professional development and gain exposure in the field of Digital Banking & Cash Services Product Management apply today!
Our client is seeking a Lead Product Manager - Enterprise Portal is responsibilities include working closely with product managers, customers, business partners, and senior leadership to establish, maintain, and execute product vision and lead one or more product teams to execute delivery of assigned products. This includes working closely with fellow product managers, technical managers, and business analysts to define strategies for technical solutions, determine requirements, and develop functional designs based on the analysis of customer and business needs, organizational objectives and existing systems infrastructure. The Lead Product Manager drives and participates in design, development and implementation of assigned products and works under minimal supervision on creative solutions. Partners with the Director of Product Management, fellow Product Managers, business analysts, technology, project management office and other internal stakeholders to ensure product alignment with overall enterprise product vision. The Lead Product Manager is responsible for assessing the competitive landscape and identification of market opportunities for assigned products. Duties and Responsibilities:
Establish, Maintain, and Execute Product Vision
Establish, maintain, and execute product vision for one or more assigned products
Assess and communicate competitive landscape and drive acquisition growth and retention
Identify market opportunities and define and communicate value proposition for products
Ensure clear and consistent alignment of product roadmaps with our client's business plan
Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on assigned products and systems and is a trusted strategic advisor to Bank and Association business leaders in matters related to them
Identify opportunities for proof of concept validation and product enhancements based on results
Establish, Maintain, and Execute Product Roadmap
Responsible for creation of, maintenance, and execution of product roadmaps for assigned products
Use data and analytics to understand and analyze customer and business needs
Identify opportunities for testing and product enhancements based on results
Responsible for definition and communication of business outcomes
Responsible for evaluation and communication of business value of features
Product Strategy Leadership & Delivery:
Responsible for definition of product strategy and leadership of development team(s) to execute product strategy
Drive translation of product roadmaps into well-defined product requirements/user stories and acceptance test criteria
Mentor and work alongside business analysts and others on the development and product teams
Deliver value at each customer touchpoint
Use analytics to monitor product KPIs and ensure success metrics are being met
Communicate clearly and frequently to Bank and Association leadership on status of initiative and projects under the Bank's product roadmap
Champion best-in-class user experiences for internal and external product users / customers
Partner with the Marketing and Communications team to:
Develop strategies for successful launches of new and enhanced products and services, on-going marketing, compelling reason for adoption/buy
Position products and services, communicate their value proposition, and ensure consistent messaging of features and benefits
Position product messaging for differentiation
Ensure organizational preparedness for products
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in business, marketing, management or comparable field
8+ years of experience in developing software in banking/finance/lending
Current understanding of market and industry trends in financial services and technology required
Business transformation through visionary design thinking
Ability to be seen as a thought leader for the our client's digital footprint
Experience in managing and leading teams
Excellent relationship building, negotiation, and influencing skills
Strong communication skills, including clear written, verbal and presentation skills
Ability to adapt to change and work under pressure
Strong analytical skills
Proven experience in product management supporting all phases of the product lifecycle using project methodology
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