Charles Schwab

Data Platform Product Manager

Charles Schwab • $110K — $130K *
Austin, TX 78745In-Person
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Today
Be an Early Applicant
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of experience in product management, data platforms, data products, or related roles
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, Information Systems, Business Administration, or equivalent experience
  • Proven track record of coordinating feature launches and managing training and communication efforts
  • Experience with governance and data integrity practices
  • Skilled in gathering user requirements and translating them into actionable tasks
  • Ability to monitor platform metrics and communicate insights effectively
  • Strong collaboration and stakeholder management abilities

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to and manage aspects of the platform roadmap and planning process
  • Execute processes that enhance delivery and improve user engagement
  • Engage with users to translate their needs into actionable platform features
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust platform capabilities
  • Promote platform governance and ensure adherence to architectural and data standards
  • Support user adoption through onboarding and training initiatives
  • Facilitate community engagement through feedback collection and knowledge sharing

Benefits

  • Bonus or incentive opportunities
  • Opportunities for training and professional development
  • Engagement in a cross-functional and collaborative working environment
  • Access to a community of practice for continuous learning
  • Contribution to significant platform transformations and improvements
Full Job Description
As a Product Manager (Data Platforms), you will help deliver and operationalize platform capabilities by working with business, analytics, governance, and engineering teams to support product delivery, user adoption, platform governance, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement efforts. This hands-on individual contributor role focuses on executing platform initiatives, coordinating feature rollouts, supporting user adoption, applying data management practices, and driving delivery, governance, and stakeholder engagement activities.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Platform roadmap and planning: Contribute to the platform vision and own defined areas of the roadmap. Translate business priorities into measurable outcomes, facilitate structured intake and quarterly planning, and maintain alignment across product and delivery teams.
  • Process design and feature rollout: Execute repeatable product and operational processes that improve delivery, stakeholder engagement, and adoption. Support the planning and rollout of platform features within assigned scope, including readiness, communications, training, user enablement, and post-launch feedback.
  • Translate user needs into capabilities: Engage users and stakeholders to understand needs, pain points, and workflows. Convert requirements into platform features, user stories, and acceptance criteria that connect business intent to engineering execution.
  • Cross-functional delivery: Partner with data engineering, architecture, analytics, data product, and governance teams to deliver scalable, secure, and well-governed platform capabilities. Coordinate dependencies, and stakeholder commitments through delivery.
  • Platform Governance & Use-Case Alignment: Partner with stakeholders to assess platform fit, promote responsible data use, and ensure adoption aligns with governance standards, architectural guidance, and platform capabilities while supporting platform health and scalability.
  • User adoption and advisory: Support business and analytics teams in adopting platform capabilities through onboarding, training, user guidance, and adoption insights that improve user experience and platform utilization.
  • Community of Practice and User Engagement: Support the platform user community by managing forums, engaging with users, addressing questions, capturing feedback and best practices, and maintaining platform documentation, knowledge resources, and user enablement materials.

 

What you have Required Qualifications
  • 4+ years of professional experience in product management, data platforms, data products, product operations, or business analysis roles.
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
  • Experience coordinating feature launches or platform rollouts, including communications, training, readiness, and feedback or change management activities.
  • Experience executing governance, data quality, lineage, and integrity practices.
  • Experience gathering user needs and translating them into prioritized requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
  • Experience monitoring, and communicating platform metrics and KPIs, including adoption, usage, reliability, operational performance, and user satisfaction.
  • Strong collaboration, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across technical and non-technical teams.
  • Experience working in Agile environments using JIRA and Confluence for backlog management, prioritization, planning, and delivery tracking.
  • Ability to navigate ambiguity and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

 

Preferred Qualifications
  • 5+ years of professional experience in product management, data platforms, data products, product operations, or business analysis roles.
  • Experience in the Financial Services industry, including brokerage or banking.
  • Experience supporting enterprise data management practices, data quality controls, or governance processes.
  • Experience supporting platform transformations or feature rollouts across multiple teams or stakeholder groups.
  • Experience contributing to communities of practice, centers of excellence, or knowledge-sharing forums.
  • Experience with cloud-based data platforms, such as Google BigQuery.
  • Track record of developing clear presentations, product documentation, training materials, and stakeholder communications.

 

In addition to the salary range, this role is also eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.

About Charles Schwab

Charles Schwab is a financial services company that provides a full range of securities, brokerage, banking, money management, financial advisory, investor, and retirement plan services. It operates in four main divisions; investing, wealth management, banking, and trading. Charles Schwab provides a full-service brokerage platform that serves individual investors who invest on their own or through a workplace-sponsored retirement or equity plan, as well as banking through Schwab Bank. The firm was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Charles Schwab Careers

Join the vibrant team at Charles Schwab, a leader in global finance, where your career is propelled by innovation, leadership, and a commitment to diversity and professional growth. At Charles Schwab, we offer more than just job opportunities; we provide a platform for you to make a significant impact on the industry and our clients' lives.

Work You’ll Do

At Charles Schwab, we are dedicated to helping our clients manage their financial futures. Being part of our team means you'll work alongside some of the most skilled professionals in the financial services industry. Our culture thrives on teamwork, integrity, and relentless dedication to our clients. Whether you're looking for a position in financial consulting, technology, or administrative support, Charles Schwab offers a dynamic work environment where your skills will be honed and your achievements recognized.

Innovate and Lead

Embrace the opportunity to lead through innovation. Charles Schwab’s commitment to technology and innovation is fundamental to our service delivery. By joining our team, you will be at the forefront of developing new solutions that redefine the future of finance. Your leadership can guide significant projects that impact our company and the industry.

Grow Your Career

Charles Schwab believes in fostering the growth of its employees. Whether through professional development programs, diversity training, or leadership workshops, we ensure that our team members receive the support and training they need to advance their careers. With a variety of career paths available, your job at Schwab can evolve with your interests and expertise.

Internship and Employment Opportunities

Start your professional journey with Charles Schwab through our internship programs or full-time employment opportunities. We seek individuals who are passionate, curious, and ready to drive change. A career at Schwab is not just about having a job; it's about building a lasting relationship with a company that values your potential.

Benefits and Culture

Charles Schwab is renowned for its employee-friendly culture. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports the health, financial stability, and work-life balance of our team members. From competitive salaries and bonuses to health insurance and retirement plans, Schwab ensures that your career is as rewarding as it is enriching.

Networking and Professional Development

Expand your professional network and enhance your skills through our various networking events, mentorship programs, and training sessions. At Charles Schwab, we believe in leveraging collective expertise to foster learning and innovation. Engage with leaders, gain insights from experienced professionals, and build relationships that will aid your career trajectory.

Join Our Team

Explore the numerous career paths available at Charles Schwab and discover how your talents can be utilized to their fullest potential. Search open positions that match your skills and interests. We are continuously hiring across various disciplines and look forward to adding innovative, driven individuals to our team.

Stay Connected

Keep up to date with the latest from Charles Schwab Careers by subscribing to our job alert emails. Tailor your subscription to receive updates that align with your career preferences and be the first to know about new openings, company news, and professional tips.

Explore Charles Schwab Jobs

Ready to take the next step in your career? Visit our careers page to review current job openings, submit your resume, and prepare for your interview. At Charles Schwab, your future is waiting. [SEARCH CHARLES SCHWAB JOBS] Join Charles Schwab today and be part of a team that values diversity, innovation, and leadership—where your career can thrive in the exciting world of finance.
Learn more about Charles Schwab
Size
34,200 employees
Market Cap
$151.6 billion
Industry
Finance & Insurance
Net Income
$3.2 billion
Founded
1973
5 Year Trend
+20%
Revenue
$12.1 billion
NASDAQ
SCHW
* Ladders Estimates

Similar Jobs

Ad banner background

Get Ready For Your
Next Interview

More Jobs at Charles Schwab

More Finance & Insurance Jobs

Find similar Data Platform Product Manager jobs:

NationwideAustin, TX