Director, Product Management

CU Direct; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 148,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Flexible work environment

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Health & wellness benefits

AI-enabled tools

Learning & development

Engaging company events

Job summary

Origence seeks a Director of Product Management to own the Digital Lending Platform, guiding research, strategy, EPIC creation, and the roadmap. You will work with UX designers, developers, and business stakeholders to ensure the platform aligns with market needs and pricing strategy, driving value for credit unions.

Bring at least six years in software/product analysis, a BA/BS and MBA preferred, and willingness to travel up to 20%.

Qualifications

• Six years of experience in software, system and/or business analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct competitive analysis and customer research to inform the roadmap.
• Lead EPIC creation, acceptance criteria, and portfolio architecture.
• Collaborate with UX designer on prototyping and business scope.
• Own the digital platform roadmap and pricing insights.

Job description

Shaping the Future of Lending

With 30 years of fintech leadership, Origence empowers credit unions with innovative SaaS lending solutions that make lending more accessible, efficient, and competitive. We invest in our people and foster a culture of innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement. As we help shape the future of lending, we're leveraging AI to enhance the way we work and create value for our clients, and we're seeking individuals who are excited by emerging technologies and eager to use them responsibly to solve problems and drive impact.

The Director, Product Management takes strategic ownership of the Digital Lending Platform. Specifically, the Director, Product Management will own the research & strategy stage as well as lead the progressive elaboration process including feature analysis & business scope. The PD is responsible for the digital platform’s roadmap. Before the Agile team builds it properly, the Director, Product Management ensures it is the right thing to do.

The Origence Mindset

At Origence, we are self-aware, adaptable, and relentlessly focused on creating meaningful impact. We think like owners, embrace complexity and ambiguity, challenge conventional thinking, and continuously pursue smarter, more effective ways to solve problems and advance the business. If this mindset reflects who you are, you may be exactly who we're looking for.

How You'll Contribute

Research & Strategy

• The Director, Product Management is responsible for the digital platform’s competitive analysis. Moreover, customer research and validation are core competencies including conducting market research through on-going visits with customers and prospects. In collaboration with a UX Designer, the Director, Product Management is responsible persona development, journey mapping, rapid prototyping, and the EPIC business case.

Progressive Elaboration

• As agile teams are sprinting, the Director, Product Management in collaboration with a Development Architect is working on EPIC creation, acceptance criteria and portfolio architecture (Feature Analysis). Moreover, the Director, Product Management leads high level business design, rapid prototyping, and t-shirt sizing with assistance from a UX designer. (Business Scope). The Director, Product Management serves as an escalation path. If further clarification on any business-related functionality and rules cannot be answered by the Product Owner, then the issue is escalated to the Product Manager.

Roadmap & Product Pricing

• Ensures visibility and accuracy of the digital platform’s roadmap. Prioritization of EPICs and works with Dev Architect to understand the technical dependencies. Moreover, owns and understand targeted component pricing in relation to the marketplace.

What Makes You a Great Fit

Education

• B.A or B.S degree required
• M.B.A degree preferred

Experience

• Success as Product Manager, Product Owner or Sr. Business Analyst developing or launching new features
• A minimum of six years’ experience in software, system and/or business analysis
• Knowledge of financial industry and/or credit union operations

Your Strengths & Expertise

• Strong Soft Skills to quickly gain the support of internal, clients and stakeholders
• Ability to interface with credit union and internal management for the purpose of creating business plans
• Strong organizational skills with ability to develop strategies, set objectives, and manage to results
• Proactive leadership style to identify opportunities and work across organization
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority
• Must be able to travel 20% of the time

Bring your ideas, your curiosity, and your unique perspective. We'll provide the opportunities, tools, and support to help you succeed.

How We Invest In You

• 401(k) with 8% Company Match
• Flexible Work Environment
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement & Education Benefits
• Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits
• Microsoft Copilot and AI-Enabled Tools
• Continuous Learning & Development Opportunities
• A culture of connection, celebration, and growth through employee-driven programs, company events, holiday celebrations (Star Wars Day), monthly town halls, quarterly company meetings, and team traditions like Bring Your Kid to Work Day

Recognizing Your Impact

The starting salary range for this full-time position is $147,900 - $184,900 per year. We offer competitive compensation designed to recognize the value, experience, and contributions each team member brings to Origence. Base pay is determined by factors including experience, geographic location, and internal equity, and eligible positions may participate in our annual bonus program.

Origence is an equal opportunity employer. All recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, and other terms and conditions of employment will be based upon an individuals’ qualifications regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, military service, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.