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Director Product Management

Lakeville, MN; Sun Prairie, WI; Bloomington, IL

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Compeer Financial is a member-owned cooperative located in Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together team members with a variety of backgrounds and experiences to help provide financial services to support agriculture and rural communities. Join us in a culture that not only promotes meaningful work and professional development, but provides a flexible, hybrid work environment and excellent benefits, which empower you to thrive both personally and professionally.

How we support you:

  • Hybrid model – up to 50% work from home
  • Flexible schedules including ample flexibility in the summer months
  • Up to 9% towards 401k (3% fixed Compeer contribution plus up to 6% match)
  • Benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, life & AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, wellness program & EAP
  • Vacation, sick leave, holidays/floating holidays, parental leave, and volunteer paid time off
  • Learning and development programs
  • Mentorship programs
  • Cross-functional committee opportunities (i.e. Inclusion Council, emerging professional groups, etc.)
  • Professional membership/certification reimbursement and more!

Casual/seasonal & intern team members are not eligible for benefits except for state-mandated programs.

To learn more about Compeer Financial visit www.compeer.com/careers. 

This position offers a hybrid work option up to 50% remote and is based out of the Lakeville, MN; Sun Prairie, WI; Bloomington, IL office location(s).

The contributions you will make: 

This position is tasked with defining and executing a visionary product strategy that drives innovation and growth across the organization's digital product portfolio. The incumbent is pivotal in aligning product initiatives with business objectives through strategic planning, team leadership, and comprehensive market analysis. Fosters a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement, guiding their team to
achieve strategic goals and enhance the organization's operating model.

A typical day: 

Leadership and Team Management

  • Champions the brand; serves as a role-model for the vision, mission and values of the organization. Supports Compeer’s strategic imperatives.
  • Hires, develops, motivates, coaches, evaluates, trains and rewards department team members.
  • Provides clear and timely communication and feedback to all team members on expectations and goals.
  • Promotes a positive work environment that leverages the talents and abilities of team members in achieving organizational and team goals.
  • Assists leadership in defining team’s goals.
  • Monitors progress toward goals and objectives for areas of responsibility.
  • Builds, leads, and develops a high-performing team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement. 
  • Provides coaching and mentorship to team members, establishing clear career development paths and growth opportunities.
  • Promotes servant leadership principles throughout the organization to empower and inspire teams.

Strategic Product Planning

  • Develops and implements a robust product management strategy that aligns with business goals and technological vision.
  • Leads and mentors a diverse team committed to transforming Compeer’s operating model.
  • Articulates and communicates a compelling product vision and strategy for multiple digital products.
  • Creates and maintains strategic product roadmaps that capitalize on business opportunities and market trends.
  • Establishes and track product Objectives and Key Results (OKRs).
  • Drive strategic decision-making related to product investments, prioritization, and resource allocation.

Product Management

  • Collaborates with executive leadership to ensure alignment between digital product strategy and overall business strategy.
  • Partners with Engineering, Operations, and Marketing to ensure seamless product execution.
  • Leads product portfolio reviews and strategic planning sessions to drive forward-thinking decisions.
  • Facilitates cross-functional collaboration and priority setting to align product teams with business stakeholders.
  • Advocates for a client-centric approach across the organization.
  • Acts as a trusted advisor, guiding business technology and business teams on product adoption and optimization strategies.

Collaboration and Engagement

  • Communicates program status, risks, and outcomes to senior stakeholders effectively.
  • Facilitates cross-functional collaboration and decision-making processes.
  • Manages expectations and negotiates priorities amid competing demands, building strong relationships with Scrum Masters,
    infrastructure, and development teams.

The skills and experience we prefer you have: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, computer science, engineering or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in product management, product strategy, software or delivery development with a focus on digital products and managing product portfolios.
  • Minimum of 5 years of leadership and management experience, preferred.
  • Experience in regulated industries (banking, finance, etc.).
  • Proven track record of leading large-scale agile transformations.
  • Advanced experience in technical and business domains.
  • Advanced experience with agile planning and tracking tools Azure DevOps).
  • Advanced knowledge of lean portfolio management practices.
  • Proven ability to build effective partnerships with technology, business units, and external vendors to drive cloud success.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence key stakeholders and foster a culture of collaboration and accountability.
  • Proven track record of leading large-scale agile transformations.
  • Solid knowledge of DevOps practices.
  • Solid understanding of software architecture and technical debt management.
  • Successful delivery of strategic digital product initiatives and roadmap execution.
  • Advanced experience with client satisfaction and engagement metric improvements.
  • Leadership skills to select, evaluate, engage, motivate, mentor, train, delegate, reward and lead
    remote team members.
  • Strong listening, written and verbal communication skills, with ability to communicate at all levels
    of the organization.
  • Skill in developing and maintaining interpersonal relationships.
  • Strong problem solving, decision making and organizational skills.
  • Strong computer skills, including MS Office applications, customer relationship management (CRM) programs and client databases.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy.

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How we will take care of you:

Our job titles may span more than one career level (associate, senior, principal, etc.). The actual title and base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role is eligible for variable compensation and other benefits.

 

Base Pay

$115,600 - $197,600 USD

Compeer Financial is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Compeer is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

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