Product Manager

Ascensus•Remote, Pennsylvania, MA

12d•$130,000 - $160,000

About The Position

Ascensus is the leading independent technology and service platform powering savings plans across America, providing products and expertise that help nearly 16 million people save for a better today and tomorrow. Position Summary Under the direction of the Product Lead (for a specific business, segment, or capability set), the Product Manager will define and drive the product vision and roadmap for Enrollment, Wealth, and Investments products, features, and capabilities. This role operates with a high degree of autonomy and independence and serves as a subject matter expert on existing capabilities, competitive positioning, and market dynamics. The Product Manager partners closely with Product Owners, design, technology, and scrum teams to ensure effective roadmap development and execution.

Requirements

Proven ability to define a compelling product vision with clear success metrics
Experience owning and driving product roadmaps using Agile methodologies
Strong leadership skills, including people management and influence without authority
Ability to deliver results with limited oversight
Excellent communication and influencing skills across diverse stakeholder groups
Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional partnership abilities
Highly organized, able to prioritize effectively, and manage competing demands
Self-motivated with high integrity and professional ethics
5–7+ years of product management experience in Retirement, Wealth Management, or Financial Services
Experience delivering digital experiences across web, mobile, and cross-channel platforms
Experience in implementing solutions that enhance Enrollment, Wealth and Investment management experiences.
Deep understanding of the retirement industry and competitive landscape

Nice To Haves

Adaptable, resilient, and decisive
Energetic, committed, and results-oriented
High personal and professional integrity
Willing to roll up sleeves and execute
Proactive, resourceful, and flexible

Responsibilities

Clearly articulate the objectives for assigned products, features, and/or capabilities and define the path to achieving them
Develop and own the product vision with a strong focus on measurable outcomes
Lead roadmap development in partnership with design, technology, and scrum teams
Partner with Sales and Marketing to translate the roadmap into compelling external messaging (“selling futures”)
Stay current on industry trends and competitive dynamics, including relative market positioning
Identify new opportunities for differentiation, innovation, and growth
Develop a deep understanding of how target audiences engage with our products across the full customer journey
Define and own an end-to-end view of the customer experience and all associated interactions
Partner with UX/design teams to plan customer engagement and gather actionable feedback
Oversee customer research to inform product requirements and priorities
Maintain a relentless focus on usability by identifying and resolving key customer pain points
Partner with the Product Lead to maximize the value of assigned products, features, and/or capabilities across the business
Establish and manage success metrics; take accountability for achieving defined goals
Partner with segment leaders and shared services to drive adoption across the client base
Create and enhance internal and external documentation that clearly communicates the full product offering
Serve as the internal and external subject matter expert for assigned products and capabilities
Partner closely with Product Owners and scrum teams to develop data-driven, outcomes-based roadmaps
Translate customer insights, business needs, and desired outcomes into prioritized, actionable roadmaps
Ensure alignment between vision, execution, and measurable results