Sr. Manager, Product Management (Remote)

Inspira Financial•Oak Brook, IL

7d•Remote

About The Position

The Sr. Manager, Product Management reports to the Director, Product Management within the Digital Product Development Organization. The role helps lead product vision and delivery for initiatives in the Retirement & Wealth business line and partners closely with engineers, designers, architects, and business leaders. It focuses on creating simpler, superior product experiences that delight customers and deliver value through revenue growth, improved operational efficiency, and member satisfaction. The role is responsible for developing products from concept through successful delivery and adaptation. The position leads product strategy and roadmap development, translating business, client, and consumer needs into end-to-end digital solutions. It uses research, customer feedback, market demand, technical feasibility, and business impact to guide prioritization and product decisions. The role defines and tracks measurable outcomes through OKRs, KPIs, dashboards, and reports, and develops business cases to support positive business outcomes. The Sr. Manager collaborates with cross-functional partners and cultivates relationships with clients, partners, and other departments. It also provides direction, guidance, and mentorship to product managers, business analysts, and other team members; manages team workflow and performance; and addresses barriers and challenges so the team can execute effectively.

Requirements

7+ years of experience.
3+ years of experience leading a team or teams.
Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business, or a related field.
Excellent analytical skills, with a strong bias toward action and a proactive nature.
Experience with vendor vetting processes and onboarding.
Strong organizational skills and a drive to meet deadlines.
Proven leadership skills to gain credibility, garner respect, and guide the creation of self-organizing teams.
Affinity for accuracy and efficiency.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Aptitude for data-driven prioritization and multitasking.
Strong collaboration and communication skills.
Ability and drive to learn and apply new concepts quickly.
Infrequent travel (10%).
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; occasionally lifts up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Scrum Product Owner or Certified Product Manager credentials preferred.
User-Centric or Design Thinking experience preferred.
Background in Financial Services and Fintech strongly preferred.
Understanding of modern platform and technology solutions.

Responsibilities

Translate business, client, and consumer needs into end-to-end digital solutions.
Work with business stakeholders and User Experience Research and Design teams across Discovery, Design, and Define to create product vision and identify business value.
Develop and execute product roadmaps with measurable outcomes aligned with company priorities and department objectives.
Conduct product and competitive research to shape short- and long-term strategy and deliver value to the business.
Collaborate with Technology, Design, Marketing, Sales, and other cross-functional teams to identify product capabilities and prioritize based on business and customer value.
Track and share initiative and roadmap health with management, business stakeholders, and the team.
Develop, influence, and manage a 1–3 year product roadmap, including iterative phases.
Make data-backed decisions about features and improvements based on customer feedback, market demand, technical feasibility, and business impact.
Develop business cases and drive outcomes using OKRs and KPIs to measure product performance.
Define and maintain team and product dashboard metrics and monthly reports.
Guide and mentor product managers and business analysts, fostering an innovative and collaborative work environment.
Work with minimal direction and adapt to changing priorities and schedules.
Cultivate relationships with clients, partners, and other departments to facilitate collaboration and achieve common goals.
Recruit, interview, hire, and train new staff; oversee the team's daily workflow.
Meet regularly with staff, provide feedback, evaluate performance, and conduct performance reviews.
Identify team members' development needs and create plans to enhance their skills.
Remove barriers and ensure team members have the tools, resources, and context needed to execute.
Address challenges and conflicts within the team or projects and make decisions that support organizational success.
Provide direction, set expectations, delegate tasks, and ensure effective team communication.
Perform other duties as assigned.