Ascensus

Product Manager

Ascensus$130K — $150K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 7 years of experience in product development within financial services or a similar sector
  • Ability to manage both vendor and internal product roadmaps
  • Strong knowledge of Agile product development methodologies
  • Familiarity with financial systems, processing, and record keeping
  • Excellent communication skills for relaying product information
  • Experience in leading digital and multi-channel product initiatives
  • Cross-functional project management expertise
  • Proficiency in standard desktop applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio

Responsibilities

  • Develop product strategy and communicate with stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with Agile Scrum teams to ensure timely and budget-friendly product development.
  • Create strategic business cases and monitor key performance indicators.
  • Prepare and deliver product communication and training materials.
  • Construct and manage a product roadmap for designated areas.
  • Provide leadership to ensure product evolution aligns with business needs.
  • Safeguard the confidentiality of sensitive data in alignment with company policies.

Benefits

  • 401(k) match
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Paid time off (PTO)
Full Job Description
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


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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About Ascensus

Ascensus is a financial services company that provides retirement, health, and education savings plans to individuals and businesses. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Dresher, Pennsylvania. Ascensus has over 4,000 employees and serves more than 12 million customers nationwide. The company offers a wide range of retirement plan solutions, including 401(k), 403(b), and IRA plans. Ascensus is committed to helping its customers save for retirement and achieve their financial goals. The company has received several awards for its excellent customer service and innovative products.
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Size
4,000 employees
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Founded
1980

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