Director, Product Management

Origence; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 148,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 8% Company Match

Competitive Paid Time Off

Microsoft Copilot and AI-Enabled Tools

Employee-driven programs and company #

Job summary

Origence is seeking a Director of Product Management to own the Digital Lending Platform roadmap, guiding the research and strategy stage and leading feature analysis and business scope before Agile development. You will align EPICs with product goals, collaborate with UI/UX, and drive value for credit unions.

This full-time role follows a hybrid schedule with at least 3 office days per week. The position requires strong leadership, cross-functional influence, and travel up to 20% of the time.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Own the digital platform’s research & strategy stage and lead the progressive elaboration process including feature analysis & business scope.
• Lead EPIC creation, acceptance criteria and portfolio architecture with the Development Architect.
• Prioritize EPICs and ensure visibility and accuracy of the roadmap; understand technical dependencies.
• Collaborate with UX designers for persona development, journey mapping and rapid prototyping.

Skills

Soft skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Education

B.A. or B.S degree

Job description

Origence is aware of recent job posting and fake recruiter scams. Please note that communication with our recruitment team will come from “@origence.com” or “Clear Co”. Any questions, please email [e-mail] .

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.

***Please note, this position will follow a Hybrid schedule with a minimum of 3 days in the office/week***

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.

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.

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

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
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Microsoft Copilot and AI-Enabled Tools
• 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

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.

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.

***Please note, this position will follow a Hybrid schedule with a minimum of 3 days in the office/week***

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.

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.

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

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
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Microsoft Copilot and AI-Enabled Tools
• 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

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.

Explore diverse career opportunities, a supportive culture, and the chance to make a lasting impact in the credit union industry.

Join a team dedicated to excellence, inclusivity, and transforming the lending experience for credit unions.

At Origence, we empower the credit union industry with cutting-edge solutions, and innovation and collaboration drive everything we do.