Overview
To partner with cross-functional teams across Navy Federal Credit Union to identify opportunities, refine business outcomes, build new capabilities, and drive product roadmap for our members. Defines what the product features should be and explains why they are needed. Serve as a liaison between key business stakeholders and technology teams to define, develop, communicate, and execute strategic plans for introducing new product initiatives. Own and drive recommendations for the roadmap and refine and prioritize product backlog based on business objectives, member research, competitive dynamics, and data analytics.
Responsibilities
Manager
Responsible for defining and supporting product initiatives that help build desirable, feasible, and sustainable products/services that meet member and internal customer needs with minimal oversight
Develops a deep understanding of the division's business objectives, risk tolerance, and member needs in order to proactively identify needs, problems, and solutions based on analyses
Support the end-to-end product development life cycle including ideation, product definition, build/prototyping, design, validation, and delivery
Leads, without formal authority, assigned product features (new or existing) from ideation to enhancements to post-delivery maintenance
Ensures the Portfolio, Program, & Team layers are aligned on outcomes that deliver tangible business value and bridges big picture understanding and tactical needs
Content authority of the program backlog, accountable for feature creation, feature acceptance, prioritization, delivery plans, and overall management
Explores the market, conducting market research on product features to understand end-to-end the current and future member needs
Defines, owns, and communicates the product functions, vision, and roadmap while supporting the architectural runway
Solves moderate to complex project-related problems
Focuses on the agile methodology of delivery by scoping iterative releases, collaborating with and influencing stakeholders to meet business goals
Acts as the voice of the internal team member and advocate for the needs of those stakeholders on their behalf
Builds partnerships and alliances, and manage relationships with partners to drive forward the implementation on all fronts to develop innovative products and services
Enables decision making for leaders around product features through clear and concise communication
Develops and implements change management strategies and plans for product features
Develops unprompted new ideas, initiatives, and recommendations that drive continuous improvement
Serve as a business subject matter expert regarding product functions and how they relate to other products and services
Associate
Responsible for defining recommendations for and supporting product initiatives that help build desirable, feasible, and sustainable products/services that meet member and internal customer needs
Develops an understanding of the division's business objectives, risk tolerance, and member needs in order to proactively identify needs, problems, and solutions based on analyses
Support the end-to-end product development life cycle including ideation, product definition, build/prototyping, design, validation, and delivery
Advances assigned product features (new or existing) from ideation to enhancements to post-delivery maintenance
Contributes to ensure the Portfolio, Program, & Team layers are aligned on outcomes that deliver tangible business value and bridges big picture understanding and tactical needs
Content authority of the program backlog, accountable for feature creation, feature acceptance, prioritization, delivery plans, and overall management
Explores the market, conducting market research on product features to understand end-to-end the current and future member needs
Defines, owns, and communicates recommendations for the product functions, vision, and roadmap while supporting the architectural runway
Identifies, communicates, escalates, and resolves project issues and risks to direct management
Contributes to a focus on the agile methodology of delivery by scoping iterative releases, collaborating with and influencing stakeholders to meet business goals
Acts as the voice of the internal team member and advocate for the needs of those stakeholders on their behalf
Builds partnerships and alliances, and manage relationships with partners to drive forward the implementation on all fronts to develop innovative products and services
Enables decision making for leaders around product features through clear and concise communication
Develops recommendations for and implements change management strategies and plans for product features
Develops new ideas, initiatives, and recommendations that drive continuous improvement
Qualifications
Manager
Collaborative attitude and able to work with technology and business partners to ensure efficient and effective delivery
Quick learner with an analytical and flexible thinking style
Strong multi-tasking and the ability to meet deadlines
Excellent ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) and work well on cross-functional teams
Comfortability with big, undefined problems and the capability to break down problems to find solutions
Exposure to working in an agile environment
A strong data sense, combined with analytical skills to help make informed recommendations
Aptitude and curiosity for learning how technical process flows work
2+ years of experience in product management or related roles
Knowledge of the financial services environment and Navy Federal's operations, policies, and procedures.
Master's Degree in Business, Management, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or the equivalent combination of experience, education, and training
Associate
Collaborative attitude and able to work with technology and business partners to ensure efficient and effective delivery, independently or in a team environment
Quick learner with an analytical and flexible thinking style
Effective at multi-tasking and the ability to meet deadlines
Experience in communicating effectively (written and oral) and working well on cross-functional teams
Comfortability with big, undefined problems and the capability to break down problems to find solutions
Exposure to working in an agile environment
Exposure to data, combined with analytical awareness to help make informed recommendations
Aptitude and curiosity for learning how technical process flows work
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Management, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or the equivalent combination of experience, education, and training
1+ years of experience in product management or related roles
Knowledge of the financial services environment and Navy Federal's operations, policies, and procedures
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Locations: 820 Follin Lane Vienna, Virginia 22180 | 5550 Heritage Oaks Dr. Pensacola, FL 32526
The salary range for this position is: Manager: $76,900 - $138,900 annually Associate: $66,900 - $120,875 annually
About Us
Navy Federal provides much more than a job. We provide a meaningful career experience, including a culture that is energized, engaged and committed; and fierce appreciation for our teams, who are rewarded with highly competitive pay and generous benefits and perks.
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Hybrid Workplace: Navy Federal Credit Union is a hybrid workplace, and details will be discussed during your interview process.
Disclaimers: Navy Federal reserves the right to fill this role at a higher/lower grade level based on business need. An assessment may be required to compete for this position. Job postings are subject to close early or extend out longer than the anticipated closing date at the hiring team's discretion based on qualified applicant volume. Navy Federal Credit Union assesses market data to establish salary ranges that enable us to remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range, based on your experience, location and market position
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