Associate Product Manager

Deluxe•Minneapolis, MN

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

Now is your chance to join an organization that drives change. We’re a company that’s consistently on top employer lists, boasting numerous awards like “Great Place to Work Certified” and “Best Place to Work” For Moms, Dads, LGBTQ, and VETS. At Deluxe, great people make a great organization, and the company values its employees by offering comprehensive benefits and a culture that fosters longevity, with 42% of the team having been there over 10 years. Employees cite people, benefits, family/home time, diversity, and team culture as reasons for staying. The position offers a hybrid schedule, allowing flexibility to work from home/remote several days per week. This role involves owning and managing one or more products or features, ensuring they deliver exceptional customer value and operate as a viable business model.

Requirements

Bachelor’s and 3 years or HS/GED and 7 years experience
Experience with Financial Acumen
Successful track record in product development and product lifecycle management for multiple products lines
Experience performing quality assurance controls on product to drive product evolution
Knowledge of major product lines and potential applications
Experience developing, presenting and launching product lines
Technical understanding of product and customer requirements
Experience with collecting quantitative product data and metrics to under user behavior and discovering/evaluating product opportunities
Ability to perform quality assurance controls on product to drive product evolution
Must be 18 years of age or older

Nice To Haves

Bachelors Degree in Marketing or Business Management
5 years experience in Product Management
Accountability and Initiative
Communication and Collaboration
Customer-Centricity
Digital IQ and Technology Translator
Ability to Work Through Ambiguity
Results Driven
Analytical Judgement

Responsibilities

Owns and manages one or more products or features, ensuring it delivers exceptional customer value and operates as a viable business model
Define the product vision and strategy: Collaborate with stakeholders to set a clear vision for the product(s)
Develop a strategic plan that aligns with the company’s objectives and market demands
Prioritize product features and create detailed product plans: Work with engineering and design teams to prioritize features based on user needs, market research, and business goals
Develop comprehensive product plans and timelines
Oversee the entire product lifecycle, from ideation and prototyping to development, testing, and release
Ensure each phase meets quality standards and deadlines
Act as a liaison between users, customers, and internal teams
Regularly collect and analyze feedback to inform product improvements and new features
Conduct ongoing market research to stay informed about industry trends, competitor offerings, and emerging technologies
Use this information to differentiate the product and identify opportunities for growth
Collaborate with the Product Development team to maintain and prioritize the product backlog and develop launch plans to ensure successful rollouts
Drive performance against key performance indicators and balance short-term improvements with long-term investments to maximize ROI