IT - Product Manager

Job#: 3022422

Job Description:

Apex Systems, a World-Class Technology Solutions Provider, is seeking applicants for the below position on behalf of our client. Please apply if interested and qualified. Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Position: IT Product Manager

Location: Fort Mill, SC

On-Site: 2-3 days per week on-site

Duration: 12 Month Contract

Type: W2 contract, paid hourly

Industry: Financial Services

Pay Rate Range: W2 $65-75/hr

As a Product Manager, you'll:

• Be the subject matter expert on our users and their needs by conducting customer interviews, reviewing product analytics, hosting user feedback sessions, and aggregating insight from internal partners
• Define the long-term product development roadmap, key features/capabilities, and manage the development cycles with clear schedules, deliverables and milestones
• Develop and monitor metrics to track the success of products and features and inform future iterations
• Work with a diverse group of cross-functional teams to ensure creative and continuous improvements
• Collaborate across the firm to maintain alignment on vision, strategy, and performance to goals, approaching strategy with an entrepreneurial mindset, leveraging critical thinking to increase the value proposition of assigned products and programs
• Manage a small team of Product Owners responsible for the capabilities within this product suite
• Create best-in-class reports and prepare presentations related to our strategic plays and growth initiatives that are SVP+, C-Suite, and Board ready

What We're Looking For

We want strong collaborators who can deliver a world-class user experience. We are looking for people who thrive in a fast-paced environment, are user-focused, team-oriented, and able to execute in a way that accelerates creativity and continuous improvement. It's important that you can understand the story of our users and their clients and use that knowledge to advocate passionately on their behalf to make their technology experience better on a day-by-day basis.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in product management roles building digital products or technology-enabled services
• Demonstrated business acumen and the ability to interact with partners, including developing, presenting and gaining approval on any business cases and funding requests needed to further drive the execution of the roadmap
• Ability to work on a cross-functional team and drive outcomes, in some cases without having direct authority
• 3+ years of experience developing, cultivating, and leading strong, high-performing teams in an agile environment
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated ability to evaluate business opportunities and evaluate results against established objectives
• Expert communication skills, both written and oral, with ability to present materials to the highest levels in the organization and serve as one of the recognized subject matter experts on the team
• Demonstrated ability to interact with and influence senior leaders

Preferences:

• Experience in a client-facing role and/or the financial services industry, preferably within a broker-dealer, RIA, investment or financial services firm
• Agile and/or SAFe trainings and certifications
• Knowledge of UI/UX fundamental principles

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.