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