Director, Product Management

Origence; Irvine, Northern (CA, KY); 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

Culture of connection and growth

Job summary

Origence is seeking a Director, Product Management to own research & strategy for the Digital Lending Platform and lead the progressive elaboration process including feature analysis & business scope. The role drives the platform's roadmap and ensures the right direction before Agile teams build.

The position requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to collaborate across UX, Dev Architecture and Product teams, with up to 20% travel.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Own research and strategy for the digital platform, including market and competitive analysis.
• Lead EPIC creation, acceptance criteria and portfolio architecture with Dev Architect.
• Collaborate with UX designer on persona development, journey mapping and rapid prototyping.
• Prioritize EPICs and own roadmap visibility; manage technical dependencies.

Skills

Product Management

Product Owner

Business Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Travel 20%

Education

B.A or B.S degree

Job description

Origence is always looking for diverse, talented people to join our exceptional team. Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

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.

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.