Financial Services - Senior Manager - Senior Technical Product Owner - EDGE

EY is a leader in serving the global financial services marketplace and is seeking a Senior Technical Product Owner to join their Financial Services Organization. This role involves driving the development of innovative tax technology solutions and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product offerings and improve internal operations.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and communicate the product vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned with the company's objectives
• Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and customer feedback analysis to identify market trends and opportunities
• Develop a deep understanding of customer needs and pain points to inform product development decisions
• Define business metrics and KPIs to measure product ROI and impact
• Define clear product requirements and specifications, working closely with engineering, design, and other stakeholders
• Break down complex projects into manageable tasks and create project plans, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality results
• Prioritize features and initiatives based on business impact, technical feasibility, and customer value
• Foster strong relationships with engineering, design, marketing, sales, and other teams to drive cross-functional collaboration and ensure successful product launches
• Work closely with engineering teams to define technical requirements, architecture, and development timelines
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers to create intuitive and engaging user experiences
• Own the end-to-end product lifecycle, from concept to launch and beyond
• Conduct regular product performance analysis and use data-driven insights to identify areas for improvement and optimization
• Continuously monitor market trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for innovation and growth
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior product managers, fostering their professional growth and development
• Lead by example, demonstrating strong leadership skills, decision-making abilities, and a collaborative mindset
• Act as a subject matter expert in product management and drive best practices across the organization

Requirements:

• A minimum of 8 years of product management experience in product management roles within the cloud, SaaS, enterprise, internal tools, supply chain networks, and top tech firms (AWS, Google, Microsoft, Meta, or high-growth startups)
• A minimum of 5 years of experience building and shipping technical products
• Experience creating product roadmaps from conception to launch, driving the product vision, defining GTM strategy, and leading design discussions
• Experience managing day-to-day technical and design direction for large-scale systems
• Experience in one or more of the following: cloud infrastructure, SaaS, big data, security and privacy, development and operations, or artificial intelligence/machine learning
• Knowledge of multiple functional areas such as Product Management, Engineering, UX/UI, Sales, Customer Support, Finance, or Marketing
• Ability to influence multiple stakeholders, achieve strategic goals, and evolve product strategy based on research, data, and industry trends
• Strong technical background with the ability to understand and effectively communicate complex technical concepts
• Demonstrated success in driving the development and launch of innovative, high-quality software products
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven and results-oriented mindset
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders
• Strategic thinking and ability to translate business objectives into actionable product plans
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and modern product management tools
• Passion for technology and staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends and advancements
• Bachelor's degree required (4-year degree) Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Economics and/or a master's degree in Accounting, Tax Technology, Management Information Systems, or Computer Science or related field
• A minimum of eight years of relevant experience
• You are required to have one of the following certifications: CPA, EA, JD, Master's degree in business administration, finance, economics, computer science, information systems or engineering, Quantitative Economics or Quants
• Exposure to the financial services industry, accounting/finance/tax, tax or finance performance improvement, tax software development and/or implementation
• Ability to take ownership of assigned tasks and monitoring them until completion, including documenting requirements, configuration, testing, debugging, project profitability, and tax systems and process configuration
• Experience in Tax or Wealth/Financial planning domains
• Professional certification requirements as defined by each service line
• Emotional Agility and Hybrid Collaboration skills
• Experience in Leading Teams and Learning Agility