Director, Product Management Manager - Government Solutions
About The Position
The Director, Product Management Manager – Government Solutions is an integral member of BNY’s Government Solutions team, responsible for delivering program solutions aligned with federal client needs. The role defines and executes product strategies, aligns PMO deliverables for federal programs, and drives innovation and client experience through both strategic leadership and day-to-day delivery. It applies federal practice knowledge and technical expertise to ensure government solutions support operational excellence, client-centric service, growth, operational efficiency, and client engagement. The position manages the Product Management function for a business unit and oversees the product portfolio within a key segment. It may include overall PMO responsibilities for federal programs using a product/platform framework. The Director leads work across one or more U.S. federal government contracts, including application development, process design, architecture, and delivery outcomes. The role sets product strategy and positioning, supports business cases and market awareness, manages product life cycles, and oversees complex security, delivery, engineering, operational, and PMO workstreams. The Director is accountable for federal product growth and profitability, strategic objectives, and financial and human resources for the function. The role also manages multiple teams through subordinate managers, develops staff, and ensures work aligns with applicable government compliance, contracting, and regulatory requirements. The position is located in Washington, D.C. or New York, NY.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 12+ years of total work experience.
- Extensive experience running government contracts and government programs.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced or graduate degree preferred.
- At least 3–5 years of management experience preferred.
- Securities or financial services experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Manage the Product Management function for a business unit and oversee the full complement of products within a key segment, potentially including federal program PMO functions.
- Lead delivery across one or more U.S. federal government contracts, including application development, process design, architecture, and overall delivery outcomes.
- Establish product strategies for products, services, and product lines, aligning functional strategies with business unit objectives.
- Guide staff in building business cases for firm offerings and ensure awareness of the competitive landscape and industry environment.
- Collaborate with senior leaders to identify products of strategic importance and define long-term functional goals.
- Drive the growth and profitability of federal products.
- Manage products through their life cycle, from development through marketing.
- Evaluate potential enhancements and innovative features and determine viable options to pursue.
- Oversee security, delivery, engineering, operational, and PMO workstreams serving federal clients.
- Ensure implementation across global products.
- Determine strategic positioning and target client segments for products.
- Collaborate with Relationship Management, Business Development, Account Management, and Marketing peers to support sales and market-share goals.
- Ensure subordinate teams’ work aligns with government compliance, contracting, and regulatory requirements.
- Assist staff in navigating Risk, Legal, and Compliance requirements.
- Recruit, direct, motivate, and develop staff, supporting individual contributions, professional growth, and effective teamwork.
- Provide feedback, manage multiple teams, and accomplish work through subordinate managers.
- Develop and oversee functional objectives that support business unit objectives.
- Manage the function’s financial and human resources.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits programs.
- Wellbeing programs and flexible global resources and tools.
- Generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time.
- Potential eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award.
- 401(k) plan for eligible employees.
- Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance plans for eligible employees and dependents.
- Other benefits may include vacation and sick time, depending on the position offered.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
