Director, Product Management

At Finastra, we’re a global leader in financial services software, dedicated to expanding access to financial services and shaping what’s next for the industry. Our technology powers mission‑critical solutions across Lending, Payments and Universal Banking, supporting over 7,000 customers, including 80% of the world’s top 50 banks, in more than 110 countries.

You will manage life cycles of assigned products or services to optimize profit and meet client expectations, marketing, financial, and corporate growth objectives.  This includes business case development, market research, development of product marketing strategies, advertising, promotion, and strategies associated with new and existing products(s).  Tracks and monitors projects and provides needed information to all impacted areas of the company.

Responsibilities & Deliverables:

• Your deliverables will include, but are not limited to, the following:
•  Gain a deep understanding of the customer experience, identify and fill product gaps, generate new ideas that grow market share, and drive growth.
• Manage the entire product lifecycle from strategic planning through go-to-market.
• Identifies product market opportunities through market research, customer profiling, needs analysis, market sizing and competitive analysis.  
• Serves as the key contact for product questions and new product ideas which surface from customers, sales, or market research.
• Identifies and analyzes critical issues related to the product design and promotion of the product(s).
• Translates product strategy into recommendations and feature definition to address market opportunities.
• Provides overall direction for product enhancements and general product development requirements.
• Works with product marketing department to develop effective communication activities and programs including product positioning and collateral development
• Lead product focus groups
• Lead user conference sessions and general industry topics.
• Develop and implement methods and procedures for monitoring projects such as preparation of records of expenditures and research findings, progress reports and staff conferences, in order to inform management of current project status.
• Manages the resolution of escalated customer problems.  Escalates problems and issues to other departments when needed.
• Develops proper and thorough documentation (internal and external) describing enhancements as appropriate.
• Identifies continuous improvement opportunities for Product Management processes.
• Vendor Management including maintaining a directory of vendors with contact information and other pertinent data as well as analyzing potential future partner relationships.

Required Experience:

• Financial Industry experience.
• Experience working with project management software application analysis, design or implementation (knowledge of project management principles).Proven track record of driving Product road map, product management process accomplishments and initiatives with demonstrated success in product launches and end-to-end execution of marketing strategies.
• Working with Internal stakeholders, sales, pre-sales, CTO organization

We are proud to offer a range of incentives to our employees worldwide. These benefits are available to everyone, regardless of grade, and reflect the values we uphold:

·       Flexibility: Enjoy unlimited vacation, based on your location and business priorities. Hybrid working arrangements, and inclusive policies such as paid time off for voting, bereavement, and sick leave.

·       Well-being: Access Confidential one-on-one therapy through our Employee Assistance Program, find support from our network of Wellbeing Champions and Gather Groups, and a calendar of monthly events and initiatives designed to help you thrive - Inside and Outside of work.

·       Medical, life & disability insurance, retirement plan, lifestyle and other benefits*

·       Sustainability: Benefit from paid time off for volunteering and donation matching.

·       DEI: Participate in multiple DE&I groups for open involvement (e.g., Count Me In, Culture@Finastra, Proud@Finastra, Disabilities@Finastra, Women@Finastra).

·       Career Development: Access online learning and accredited courses through our Skills & Career Navigator tool.

·       Recognition: Be part of our global recognition program, Finastra Celebrates, and contribute to regular employee surveys to help shape Finastra and foster a culture where everyone is engaged and empowered to perform at their best.

*Specific benefits may vary by location.

At Finastra, each individual is unique, bringing their own ideas, thoughts, cultural beliefs, backgrounds, and experiences together. We learn from one another, embrace and celebrate our differences, and create an environment where everyone feels safe to be themselves.

Be unique, be exceptional, and help us make a difference at Finastra!