Director, Technology Product Management

Compeer Financial • Naperville, IL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Empowered to live. Inspired to work. Compeer Financial is a member-owned cooperative located in Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together team members with a variety of backgrounds and experiences to help provide financial services to support agriculture and rural communities. Join us in a culture that not only promotes meaningful work and professional development, but provides a flexible, hybrid work environment and excellent benefits, which empower you to thrive both personally and professionally.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, computer science, engineering or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.
• 10+ years of experience in product management, product strategy, software or delivery development with a focus on digital products and managing product portfolios.
• 5+ years of leadership and management experience.
• Experience in regulated industries (banking, finance, etc.).
• Proven track record of leading large-scale agile transformations.
• Advanced experience in technical and business domains.
• Advanced experience with agile planning and tracking tools Azure DevOps.
• Advanced knowledge of lean portfolio management practices.
• Proven ability to build effective partnerships with technology, business units, and external vendors to drive cloud success.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence key stakeholders and foster a culture of collaboration and accountability.
• Proven track record of leading large-scale agile transformations.
• Solid knowledge of DevOps practices.
• Solid understanding of software architecture and technical debt management.
• Successful delivery of strategic digital product initiatives and roadmap execution.
• Advanced experience with client satisfaction and engagement metric improvements.
• Leadership skills to select, evaluate, engage, motivate, mentor, train, delegate, reward and lead remote team members.
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
• Compeer is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a visionary product strategy that drives innovation and growth across the organization's digital product portfolio.
• Align product initiatives with business objectives through strategic planning, team leadership, and comprehensive market analysis.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement, guiding their team to achieve strategic goals and enhance the organization's operating model.
• Champion the brand; serve as a role-model for the vision, mission and values of the organization.
• Support Compeer’s strategic imperatives.
• Hire, develop, motivate, coach, evaluate, train and reward department team members.
• Provide clear and timely communication and feedback to all team members on expectations and goals.
• Promote a positive work environment that leverages the talents and abilities of team members in achieving organizational and team goals.
• Assist leadership in defining team’s goals.
• Monitor progress toward goals and objectives for areas of responsibility.
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to team members, establishing clear career development paths and growth opportunities.
• Promote servant leadership principles throughout the organization to empower and inspire teams.
• Develop and implement a robust product management strategy that aligns with business goals and technological vision.
• Lead and mentor a diverse team committed to transforming Compeer’s operating model.
• Articulate and communicate a compelling product vision and strategy for multiple digital products.
• Create and maintain strategic product roadmaps that capitalize on business opportunities and market trends.
• Establish and track product Objectives and Key Results (OKRs).
• Drive strategic decision-making related to product investments, prioritization, and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to ensure alignment between digital product strategy and overall business strategy.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, and Marketing to ensure seamless product execution.
• Lead product portfolio reviews and strategic planning sessions to drive forward-thinking decisions.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and priority setting to align product teams with business stakeholders.
• Advocate for a client-centric approach across the organization.
• Act as a trusted advisor, guiding business technology and business teams on product adoption and optimization strategies.
• Communicate program status, risks, and outcomes to senior stakeholders effectively.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and decision-making processes.
• Manage expectations and negotiate priorities amid competing demands, building strong relationships with Scrum Masters, infrastructure, and development teams.

Benefits

• Hybrid model – up to 50% work from home
• Flexible schedules including ample flexibility in the summer months
• Up to 9% towards 401k (3% fixed Compeer contribution plus up to 6% match)
• Benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, life & AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, wellness program & EAP
• Vacation, sick leave, holidays/floating holidays, parental leave, and volunteer paid time off
• Learning and development programs
• Mentorship programs
• Cross-functional committee opportunities (i.e. Inclusion Council, emerging professional groups, etc.)
• Professional membership/certification reimbursement and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director