Lead Product Manager Financial Services, New York (Contract)
Lab49 seeks a dynamic Product Leader to spearhead transformative projects across the Financial Services sector for our elite clients. In this pivotal role, you'll drive innovation, deliver high-impact solutions in a cross-functional agile environment, and play a key role in expanding our client relationships and identifying new business opportunities. Your ability to balance product excellence with strategic business growth will be crucial to our continued success.
Key Responsibilities :
- Lead product strategy, discovery, and development for complex financial services initiatives
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and execute product roadmaps
- Engage with C-level executives, presenting insights, strategies, and progress updates
- Cultivate strong client relationships to ensure project success and identify new opportunities
- Translate intricate financial concepts into tangible artifacts and actionable product strategies
Qualifications :
Extensive experience in the financial sector and product managementDeep understanding of financial services landscape and trendsDemonstrated experience in product strategy and developmentProven ability to manage full product lifecycles from discovery to deliveryStrong leadership and communication skills, adept at stakeholder managementAnalytical mindset with a focus on user-centric approachesDomain Expertise :We work across various financial services domains. For this role, experience in Payments and / or Treasury is a plus.Core Product Skills :Strong product mindset including hypothesis driven development and data-driven resultsUser-centered thinking and ability to collaborate with UX teamsStrategic roadmapping and prioritizationAgile methodologies and practicesDay-to-day backlog and delivery managementData-driven decision makingStakeholder management and communicationLeadership and Relationship Building :Ability to mobilize cross-functional teams towards achieving key business outcomesStrong focus on driving and demonstrating business valueStrategic vision to align product initiatives with overall business goalsExpertise in navigating complex client ecosystems and building long-term partnershipsSkill in identifying and capitalizing on new business opportunities within existing client relationshipsCapacity to influence and gain buy-in from both internal stakeholders and client executivesProven track record of leading high-impact projects that deliver measurable resultsPlacement within the range provided above is based on the individual's relevant experience and skills for the role and level. Base salary is only one component of our total compensation package. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, which is determined upon company and individual performance. Salary range disclosure as required by S9427A when hiring in New York.
Lab49 / ION is committed to maintaining a supportive and inclusive environment for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We respect the varied identities, abilities, cultures, and traditions of the individuals who comprise our organization and recognize the value that different backgrounds and points of view bring to our business. Lab49 / ION adheres to an equal employment opportunity policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor.