Product Manager

Ascensus is the leading independent technology and service platform powering savings plans across America, providing products and expertise that help nearly 16 million people save for a better today and tomorrow.

Section 1: Position Summary

The Product Manager is responsible for leading new, large-scale, product development initiatives for the 529 Government Savings division. This position will oversee new product initiatives from 'concept to launch' - through ongoing maintenance interfacing with all key constituents including technology, vendors, marketing, and relationship management. This position requires experience with setting product strategy, business case development, Agile product development methodologies, and go to market planning and execution.

Section 2: Job Functions, Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop product strategy, scoping, and sizing while communicating with internal and external constituents
• Interface with Agile Scrum teams to ensure products are being developed and implemented on time and on budget
• Develop strategic product business cases and track performance against key performance indicators identified
• Develop product communication and training materials and present to internal and external parties
• Construct, maintain and communicate a product roadmap for assigned areas
• Provide ongoing leadership to ensure products continue to evolve in sync with Ascensus business needs
• Responsible for protecting, securing, and proper handling of all confidential data held by Ascensus to ensure against unauthorized access, improper transmission, and/or unapproved disclosure of information that could result in harm to Ascensus or our clients.
• Our I-Client service philosophy and our Core Values of People Matter, Quality First and Integrity Always® should be visible in your actions on a day to day basis showing your support of our organizational culture.

Section 3: Experience, Skills, Knowledge Requirements

• A Minimum of 7 years of experience in product development in financial services or similar field of work
• Ability to drive vendor roadmap and internal roadmap
• Knowledge of Agile product development methodologies and practices
• Familiarity with financial systems, processing, and record keeping
• Strong communication skills, particularly as it relates to new product content and
• Experience with leading digital / multi-channel product development initiatives
• Skilled in cross-functional product and project management
• Proficient in core desktop professional software - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

The national average salary range for this role is $130-150k in base pay, exclusive of any bonuses and benefits.This base salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. Actual salary offered will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, performance, and internal pay alignment. We do not anticipate that candidates hired will begin at the top of the range however, from time to time, it may occur on a case-by-case basis. Other rewards and benefits may include: 401(k) match, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid-Time-Off, etc. For more information, please visit careers.ascensus.com/#Benefits.


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For all virtual remote positions, in order to ensure associates can effectively perform their job duties with no distractions, we require an uninterrupted virtual work space and there is also an expectation of family care being in place during business hours. Additionally, there is an internet work speed requirement of 25 MBps or better for individual use. If more than one person is utilizing the same internet connection in the same household or building, then a stronger connection is required. If you are unsure of your internet speed, please check with your service provider. Note: For call center roles specifically, it is a requirement to either hardwire your equipment directly to the internet router or ensure your workstation is in close proximity to the router. Please ensure that you are able to meet these expectations before applying.

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