Technical Product Manager, Data

Credit Acceptance is a provider of used and new car financing supported by engineering and analytics teams that develop technology solutions for business success. The Technical Product Manager, Data will lead the development and delivery of scalable data solutions, define product strategy and roadmaps, guide technical architecture, and collaborate with business and engineering stakeholders. The role also involves technical innovation, AI strategies, vendor assessments, documentation, continuous improvement, hiring, and mentoring.

Responsibilities:

• Champion features and strategies that are scalable across domains and offer high business impact with minimal development
• Define and document happy path diagrams for specific personas and scenarios
• Collaborate with cross functional teams including business partners, Product Managers and designers to define product requirements, direction and clarity
• Drive technical innovation and improvements of the design and architecture of software systems towards leading edge technologies and practices
• Become an expert in all domains to better support the business and align technologies strategies with the business outcomes
• Work with the engineering leadership team to develop and execute on the company’s technical and business strategy
• Incorporating and leading with AI strategies and cutting edge best practices
• Perform technical due diligence and architectural assessments of third-party technologies and solutions
• Experiment and test ideas, validate assumptions against needs, reach conclusions and recommend solutions
• Document standards, best practices, and engineering artifacts so others can easily understand, build and maintain best in class software systems
• Lead continuous learning and process improvement activities to improve design and overall engineering practices
• Grow talent by participating in hiring and mentoring team members
• Lead customer delivery engagements and/or provide partner support for large-scale solutions and complex issues
• Analyze data and analytical capabilities to inform product decisions and measure the impact of product changes
• Adopt agile development methodologies and use them to manage product development
• Act as a translator between technical and business stakeholders, ensuring clear and effective communication
• Remain compliant with our policies processes and legal guidelines
• All other duties as assigned
• Attendance as required by department

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or closely related field of study; or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 8 years of software engineering experience or comparable depth of experience
• Demonstrated experience in driving technically sound data solutions that support business goals
• Strong technical background in BI platforms and Data Warehouses
• Proficient in delving into the technical capabilities of the vendors to assess strengths, weaknesses and makes recommendations based on vendor's ability to meet business objectives
• Adept at defining technology vision, develop roadmaps, and prioritize features based on customer needs and market trends
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams to ensure the product's technical feasibility and align with best practices
• Ensure the product's technical aspects are feasible and align with the latest technological standards and practices
• Identify and resolve technical issues, working with engineering and other relevant teams to address problems and improve serviceability
• Lead customer delivery engagements and/or provide partner support for large-scale solutions and complex issues
• Analyze data and analytical capabilities to inform product decisions and measure the impact of product changes
• Adopt agile development methodologies and use them to manage product development
• Act as a translator between technical and business stakeholders, ensuring clear and effective communication
• Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of BI end to end development
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Product Management Skills: Experience in product planning, road mapping, and prioritization
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Collaboration Skills: Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to identify and resolve technical issues
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions
• Agile Mindset: Familiarity with agile development methodologies
• Required degrees must have been earned at institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent
• Financial services or FinTech industry experience