Senior Product Manager Lead

Job Summary Our client, a leading financial services provider, is seeking a Senior Product Manager Lead to join their hybrid team in McLean, Richmond, or NYC. Key initiative: Break down monolith into modular components; improve system scalability and maintainability. This position is W-2 only and does not accept third‑party or C2C arrangements. Core Responsibilities Define and own the product roadmap in partnership with technology leads. Identify gaps, propose solutions, and drive continuous improvements. Focus on forward‑looking platform capabilities for trading desks. Manage product backlogs and sprint cycles. Collaborate closely with engineering and business stakeholders. Act as the primary point of contact (POC) for requests and escalations across business teams. Ensure solutions support auditable risk‑mitigation practices. Oversee regulatory reporting improvements and identify next steps and enhancements in risk workflows. Break down opportunity areas—upstream data quality, model risk testing, reporting UX, and code modernization—into epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria. Drive day‑to‑day backlog prioritization and sprint ceremonies alongside engineering. Identify and close gaps in automation, compliance readiness, and platform standardization as the migration completes. Manage communication and expectation‑setting with business partners. Required Skills & Experience 8+ years of experience, with a strong background in product management and risk (market/liquidity/capital). Roadmap ownership, backlog management, and delivery execution. Experience working closely with engineering teams. Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, Microsoft PowerPoint/Word. Designing auditable risk‑mitigation solutions. Experience in regulatory reporting environments. Preferred Skills & Experience Experience within financial services, insurance, banking, or other highly regulated industries. Key Competencies & Behaviors Highly organized and detail‑oriented, with a bias toward action. Solution‑focused: identifies problems and brings options. Strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills. Comfortable operating independently in fast‑moving, high‑pressure environments. Confident communicating with and presenting to senior executives. Work Environment Location: McLean, VA; Richmond, VA; or NYC. Hybrid, 3 days a week onsite. Compensation & Benefits Pay Range: Approximate pay range is between $75.00 and $90.00 per hour. Final compensation may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums. Medical, dental, & vision insurance plans. Employee‑Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP). 401(k) offered. #J-18808-Ljbffr KellyMitchell Group