Corporate Strategy - Data Product Manager

Job Title: Data Product Manager Status: Exempt Reports to: Director - Enterprise Data Program Management Department: Corporate Strategy Job Code: 11839 Pay Range: $113,500.00 - $120,000.00 Annually Who We Are Golden 1 Credit Union is among the top credit unions in the country. As a member‑owned, not‑for‑profit cooperative, Golden 1 is guided by the credit union philosophy of “people helping people.” We are committed to empowering our members and uplifting our communities as we create a more equitable and financially inclusive California. We welcome all who embrace our Core Values. Who You Are You are a data‑savvy product thinker who thrives at the intersection of business needs and technical execution. You understand how data flows through an organization, how people use it, and what it takes to turn complex requirements into clear, actionable product direction. You’re comfortable owning a data product from concept through delivery, and you bring the judgment to prioritize what matters most. You communicate with clarity, whether you’re working with engineers, analysts, or business leaders, and you know how to translate between technical detail and business value. You build strong relationships, influence without authority, and keep cross‑functional partners aligned around shared goals. You enjoy solving problems proactively, navigating ambiguity, and driving outcomes in a fast moving environment. You’re hands on with data and comfortable exploring datasets, writing basic to intermediate code to validate assumptions, or reviewing dashboards to understand user needs. You care deeply about data quality, governance, and creating products that people trust. Above all, you’re motivated by meaningful work. You want to contribute to an organization that serves its members and communities, and you embrace Golden 1’s values as you help shape data products that empower better decisions across the Credit Union. What You’ll Do Develop and implement data product strategy for data products within one or more data domains that align with the Credit Union’s data needs and strategic priorities. Serve as product owner in the agile product lifecycle by conducting initial intake with data consumers and business partners, researching pertinent technical and business context, codesigning and scoping with Data Architecture and Data Engineering, prioritizing and sequencing data product backlogs, and facilitating release management of products. Partner closely with analyst teams, other data product users, business stakeholders, business leaders, and the Corporate Strategy Team to identify and understand business needs, business strategy, and the corresponding proposed reporting and/or analytics solutions to articulate relevant details in user stories and technical requirements that will guide the efforts of data engineering teams. Manage and prioritize data product backlog(s) by assessing business impact, level of effort, overall feasibility and fit in the overall data platform architecture, conferring with the Data Architecture Team and other technical teams as needed. Conduct research and analysis to align goals with development team and Data Program Management to prioritize user stories and plan sprints to deliver on data product strategy. Communicate and coordinate effectively with data product users and stakeholders to set appropriate expectations regarding timelines and deliverables. Develop content and curate resources for stakeholders and end‑users of data products including but not limited to data dictionaries/catalogs, data lineage, release notes and user guides. Provide support in developing and implementing data quality and governance policies, standards and checks to ensure reliability and accuracy in data within data products. Serve as a data product subject‑matter expert to determine data requirements for broader organizational projects and initiatives that require data input or output related to the assigned data product(s). Provide input and context in broader data platform planning regarding products to ensure optimal resource utilization and alignment with organizational priorities. Develop relationships, rapport and communication channels with stakeholders to ensure continuous dialogue about opportunities to optimize the performance, usability, and value of data product(s). Provide support in the development and management of data‑related policies, procedures, and standards. Perform additional duties as assigned to support the success of the Enterprise Data Management Program, data governance and the continued evolution of data products within the organization. Handle other duties as may be assigned. Qualifications And Preferences Bachelor’s Degree in a specialty area such as Accounting, Mathematics, Business Administration, Information Technology, or similarly quantitative/analytical degrees, required. 5+ years of overall professional experience, required. 3+ years of experience in product management, data product management, program management, systems analysis, analytics programs, data engineering, or related fields, required. Experience in the credit union or banking industry highly preferred. Why Join Us Golden 1 Credit Union provides its employees a market‑competitive and internally equitable total rewards compensation package through a variety of programs. These programs are designed to attract, motivate, and retain employees that drive and support the achievement of Our Mission, Vision, and Strategic Goals. The Credit Union is committed to a total rewards philosophy built on a comprehensive compensation package, well‑being and work‑life balance, career development and growth, rewards and recognition, and a commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We believe in fostering a workplace where every employee is recognized, valued, and motivated to contribute their best. The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by team members within this classification. Because the nature of positions and job functions can change over time, this job description is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all essential functions, duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of team members assigned to this role. Job duties may be changed or modified at the discretion of the Credit Union. The Credit Union will keep team members updated on key functions, duties and requirements of their position by communications from the Credit Union and by updating the job description from time to time. Any team member with questions about the nature of their job duties is encouraged to consult with their supervisor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Golden 1 Credit Union