Product Manager

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Technical Product Manager I to join the POM (Product Operations Management) team. This role will lead product development and strategy for complex technology, data, and analytics products in a high-growth area. You will be responsible for aligning product strategy with organizational goals, managing roadmaps, and collaborating closely with engineering, business stakeholders, and leadership.

This is a hybrid role requiring regular interaction with teams across business units and a deep understanding of product lifecycle management, Agile methodology, and technical collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive product discovery and refinement sessions to translate complex, ambiguous business problems into viable product solutions.

• Outline and present design approaches using low-fidelity tools, then collaborate with teams to create higher-fidelity representations.

• Gather, develop, and prioritize detailed product requirements; define the Definition of Done (DoD) and acceptance criteria.

• Maintain regular contact with end users to guide roadmap priorities using feedback and multiple data sources.

• Conduct usability testing and analyze user behavior to improve product features and performance.

• Communicate technical product strategy to stakeholders, simplifying complex concepts for non-technical audiences.

• Collaborate with operations, engineering, QA, and UAT teams to ensure product features meet user needs and are technically feasible.

• Manage conflicting stakeholder requirements and maintain alignment on core priorities.

• Act as a subject matter expert on the assigned product.

• Gain a broad understanding of the mortgage-backed securities business to inform product direction.

• Support budgeting and resource allocation for product initiatives.

• Influence senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to drive product success.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Host discovery and refinement sessions with stakeholders.

• Create wireframes and user stories for development.

• Regularly meet with users to gather feedback and prioritize updates.

• Partner with engineering and QA teams on technical design and implementation.

• Coordinate testing efforts and validate against acceptance criteria.

• Manage stakeholder communications and product backlog.

• Analyze marketplace needs and business drivers related to product functionality.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field (Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline), or equivalent work experience.

• Proven experience as a technical product manager in a software or technology environment.

• Strong technical background with hands-on knowledge of product development and engineering practices.

• Deep understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of conveying complex ideas clearly.

• Experience managing stakeholders across business and technical teams.

• Expertise in defining and delivering large-scale product solutions in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong prioritization and project management skills.

• Knowledge of mortgage-backed securities is a strong plus.