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. The Product Manager will define and drive the product vision and roadmap for Enrollment, Wealth, and Investments products, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure effective execution and maximize product value.

Responsibilities:

• Clearly articulate the objectives for assigned products, features, and/or capabilities and define the path to achieving them
• Develop and own the product vision with a strong focus on measurable outcomes
• Lead roadmap development in partnership with design, technology, and scrum teams
• Partner with Sales and Marketing to translate the roadmap into compelling external messaging (“selling futures”)
• Stay current on industry trends and competitive dynamics, including relative market positioning
• Identify new opportunities for differentiation, innovation, and growth
• Develop a deep understanding of how target audiences engage with our products across the full customer journey
• Define and own an end-to-end view of the customer experience and all associated interactions
• Partner with UX/design teams to plan customer engagement and gather actionable feedback
• Oversee customer research to inform product requirements and priorities
• Maintain a relentless focus on usability by identifying and resolving key customer pain points
• Partner with the Product Lead to maximize the value of assigned products, features, and/or capabilities across the business
• Establish and manage success metrics; take accountability for achieving defined goals
• Partner with segment leaders and shared services to drive adoption across the client base
• Create and enhance internal and external documentation that clearly communicates the full product offering
• Serve as the internal and external subject matter expert for assigned products and capabilities
• Partner closely with Product Owners and scrum teams to develop data-driven, outcomes-based roadmaps
• Translate customer insights, business needs, and desired outcomes into prioritized, actionable roadmaps
• Ensure alignment between vision, execution, and measurable results

Requirements:

• Proven ability to define a compelling product vision with clear success metrics
• Experience owning and driving product roadmaps using Agile methodologies
• Strong leadership skills, including people management and influence without authority
• Ability to deliver results with limited oversight
• Excellent communication and influencing skills across diverse stakeholder groups
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional partnership abilities
• Highly organized, able to prioritize effectively, and manage competing demands
• Self-motivated with high integrity and professional ethics
• 5–7+ years of product management experience in Retirement, Wealth Management, or Financial Services
• Experience delivering digital experiences across web, mobile, and cross-channel platforms
• Experience in implementing solutions that enhance Enrollment, Wealth and Investment management experiences
• Deep understanding of the retirement industry and competitive landscape
• Adaptable, resilient, and decisive
• Energetic, committed, and results-oriented
• High personal and professional integrity
• Willing to roll up sleeves and execute
• Proactive, resourceful, and flexible