Senior Director, Product Management

Onbe•Buffalo Grove, IL

9h•$183,960 - $195,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Onbe, a fast-growing FinTech, bringing innovation to a rapidly growing global marketplace, stands for “on behalf.” Because that’s exactly how we work: on behalf of our clients, as their comprehensive payments partner. We transform the way payments are imagined — as an opportunity for innovation, a source of insight to customers, and a way to connect with partners around the globe! Summary: Join our dynamic team as a Director of Product Management, where you'll lead and drive the strategic vision, execution, and continuous improvement of our Payments and Integrations product offerings. This pivotal role requires a blend of strategic thinking, team leadership, and hands-on product management expertise. You will work cross-functionally to ensure our products meet market demands, enhance customer experience, and align with our business goals. This role is a hybrid role that will work onsite 2 days per week at our Buffalo Grove, IL location. Occasional travel may be required as part of this position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
7+ years of product management experience, preferably in fintech, payments or related fields.
5 years of leadership experience in managing and developing high-performing teams.
Proven success in driving product strategy and product releases.
Experience with Agile practices and iterative development methodologies.

Nice To Haves

MBA or equivalent experience.
Experience working in fast-paced startup environments.
Strong organizational and analytical abilities with excellent written and verbal communication capabilities.
Deep domain knowledge of customer engagement processes in B2B and B2B2C commerce.
Knowledge of payments, fintech, treasury management helpful.

Responsibilities

Product Vision and Strategy: Define and execute a comprehensive product strategy and roadmap.
Stay updated with industry trends, market demands, and customer feedback to identify new opportunities.
Collaborate with stakeholders to develop innovative ideas and actionable plans.
Establish success metrics that align with company and business goals.
Team Leadership: Lead and develop a team of product managers.
Foster a strong culture of collaboration, learning, and continuous improvement.
Drive the maturity of product management and Agile practices within the organization.
Recruit and retain high-potential product management talent.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with your fellow product teams, UX design, engineering, business segments, finance and operational teams to deliver high-quality products.
Partner closely with Engineering peers to ensure initiatives are ready for development, architecturally sound and integrated seamlessly across the Onbe ecosystem.
Engage with marketing, sales, segment and account management to refine value propositions, target markets and go-to-market strategies.
Partner with stakeholders to ensure alignment with business unit objectives and drive new growth opportunities.
Customer Engagement: Engage directly with existing and potential customers to ensure products meet their needs.
Present product vision and roadmap to senior leadership and gather feedback.
Drive customer advisory councils and evangelize our roadmap with customers and partners.
Market and Product Development: Conduct market research and leverage competitive knowledge to advise product strategy.
Develop and manage product life cycle from conceptualization to market implementation.
Evaluate and select vendors to enhance product portfolios.
Perform regular product reviews and analyze performance metrics to identify areas for improvement.