Financial Services - Technology Consulting - Product Operating Model Transformation - Manager
About the Role
The Product and Experience Design (PxD) Team, part of the Platforms competency within FSO Technology Consulting, collaborates with clients to drive business transformation through disruptive innovation and design solutions. The team helps modernize systems, processes, and products to enhance business and customer-facing platforms, supporting high performance in a competitive environment. We are seeking an experienced Product Manager to join our team, focusing on delivering products and designing product organizations for large global clients.
Responsibilities
- Strategy and Organization:
- Develop product strategies aligned with business objectives, considering technology, data, and experience design.
- Define product organization and operating models (e.g., taxonomy, structure, funding, delivery processes, governance).
- Improve portfolio management using product metrics and OKRs to align work with business goals.
- Technology Delivery:
- Define business requirements, prioritize backlogs, and create roadmaps.
- Lead cross-functional teams through the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
- Advocate for best practices like user testing, automation, and alignment with standards.
- Product Enablement:
- Utilize product management tools (e.g., JIRA, Azure DevOps, AhA!, Productboard) for ideation and delivery.
- Leverage product analytics (e.g., Pendo, Amplitude) to derive insights and inform recommendations.
- Implement best practices for experience design, agile delivery, and technology.
- Operationalize technologies like generative AI to improve SDLC quality and efficiency.
- Core Consulting:
- Communicate compelling narratives to drive client buy-in for changes.
- Manage service delivery, identify sales opportunities, and support practice development.
- Maintain client relationships and foster business development.
- Work effectively with diverse teams and provide recommendations on technology trends.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems Management, Accounting, Finance, or related field + 5 years of experience.
- Alternatively, Master’s degree in the same fields + 4 years of experience.
- Experience facilitating discussions with technical, design, and business stakeholders.
- Proven track record in setting product vision, managing roadmaps, and leading launches.
- Participation in ideation sessions, standups, sprints, and scrums.
- Domain knowledge and understanding of market trends, technology, and regulatory rules.
- Successful project management experience, including budgeting, client relationship management, and conflict resolution.
- Understanding of complex information systems and technology organizations.
- Willingness to travel domestically and regionally up to 80%.
Skills
- Strategic thinking and prioritization.
- User-centric and data-driven approach to product development.
- Proficiency in product management tools and analytics software.
- Strong communication and storytelling abilities.
- Ability to work in a high-demand, performance-driven environment.
Pay
The base salary range for this role varies by location:
- New York City, Boston, Washington DC Metro, Washington State, Southern California: $151,200 to $252,100
- Bay Area California: $157,600 to $262,600
- All other US locations, including Sacramento: $125,900 to $231,100
Salaries are determined by factors such as education, experience, skills, and geography. Our Total Rewards package includes medical, dental, pension, 401(k), and flexible paid time off.
Location
Anywhere in the Country