Director, Product Management

Fnbo---First-National-Bank-of-Omaha-1; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with matching

Time off programs

HSA

Job summary

First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO) seeks a Director of Product Management to lead banking technology platforms and act as Product Owner within an Agile team. You will translate business strategy into product execution, align stakeholders, and drive cross-functional initiatives with measurable business value.

The role requires 5+ years in Product Management, strong leadership, and the ability to navigate banking regulations and API discussions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Product Management or related role.
• CSPO certification preferred.
• Ability to translate business needs into clear technical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Define product initiatives by identifying customer and partner needs and business value.
• Partner with User Research and Product Design to translate insights into direction.
• Monitor KPIs, analytics, and support trends to inform prioritization.
• Collaborate with technology, architecture, and vendors to evaluate solutions.
• Translate business needs into requirements for technical teams.
• Define MVP scope, backlog priorities, and sequencing.
• Serve as Product Owner within an Agile delivery framework and ensure alignment with strategy.

Skills

Product ownership

Agile / Scrum

Stakeholder alignment

Technical leadership

API concepts

Systems thinking

Job description

At FNBO, our employees are the heart of our story—and we’re committed to their success! Please see below the details of this career opportunity and how it fits into our organization’s success.Summary of the Job:The Director, Product Management provides strategic leadership for banking technology platforms supporting banking division core and debit cards. This role is responsible for translating business strategy into product execution by serving as the Product Owner within an Agile team and aligning business objectives with technical delivery. The Product Owner partners closely with business stakeholders and technology teams to lead the development of complex, cross-functional initiatives and ensure solutions deliver measurable business value.About This Role:Problem Definition & Opportunity ValidationDefine and articulate product initiatives by identifying customer and partner needs, user problems, and business value.Partner with User Research and Product Design to translate customer, partner, and internal insights into clear product direction.Business Value & Success MeasurementMonitor key performance indicators, user feedback, analytics, and support trends to evaluate return on investment and inform prioritization decisions.Drive continuous improvement by identifying friction points and prioritizing enhancements that improve user experience and reduce operational complexity.Solution Development & Decision FacilitationCollaborate with technology, architecture, and vendor partners to evaluate solution options and recommend approaches based on business impact, cost, risk, scalability, and technical considerations.Translate business needs into clear requirements for technical teams and facilitate informed decision-making throughout discovery and planning.Backlog & Scope ManagementDefine minimum viable product scope, sequencing, and backlog priorities to balance speed to market with long-term platform sustainability.Maintain a well-defined backlog through clear user stories, acceptance criteria, and capacity-aligned prioritization to support efficient delivery.Product & Delivery CollaborationServe as Product Owner within an Agile delivery framework, ensuring work is clearly defined, thoroughly tested, and aligned with product strategy and business objectives.Develop essential product documentation and stakeholder materials while maintaining accountability for delivery outcomes and busineThe Ideal Candidate for This Role... (education, experience, desired skills, other requirements)Influencer with great interpersonal skills and proven ability to achieve alignment across a range of different views and interests.5+ years of experience in Product Management or related role. Scrum/Agile (CSPO) certification preferred.Demonstrated ability to independently manage projects of varying complexity levels with a proven track record of detail-oriented execution and strategic thinking.Brings innovative and creative problem-solving approaches while maintaining self-direction and accountability for deliverables.Strong technical leadership skillsProficiency with technical discussions; ability to understand system diagrams and API concepts.Advanced knowledge of banking regulations and their technical implicationsThe Ideal Candidate for This Role:Influencer with great interpersonal skills and proven ability to achieve alignment across a range of different views and interests.5+ years of experience in Product Management or related role. Scrum/Agile (CSPO) certification preferred.Demonstrated ability to independently manage projects of varying complexity levels with a proven track record of detail-oriented execution and strategic thinking.Brings innovative and creative problem-solving approaches while maintaining self-direction and accountability for deliverables.Strong technical leadership skillsProficiency with technical discussions; ability to understand system diagrams and API concepts.Advanced knowledge of banking regulations and their technical implicationsCandidates must possess unrestricted work authorization and not require future sponsorship.Compensation:Compensation range (base pay): $97,774.00-$166,216.00This role may have a specific starting pay within this range.Final compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon work experience, education, and/or skill level.Work Environment:This position is open to remote candidates, reflecting our commitment to attracting exceptional talent regardless of geography. We've designed a flexible work arrangement that adapts to your geographic location. For candidates residing within 30 miles of the primary posted location, this position requires onsite presence. For those beyond this radius, embrace the freedom to contribute to our mission remotely while maintaining strong team connections. Regardless of your location, you'll be fully integrated into our team through robust digital collaboration tools and regular communication. Please note that work location is subject to change based on business needs.Benefits Overview:We offer a variety of benefits designed to keep you and your family physically and financially healthy. Not only do we offer a competitive salary and work-life balance, we offer benefits to match your needs:Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance401k, With Matching ContributionsTime Off ProgramsHealth Savings Account (HSA)/Dependent CareEmployee BankingGrowth OpportunitiesTuition AssistanceShort-Term/Long-Term Disability InsuranceLearn more about FNBO benefits here: https://www.fnbo.com/careers/benefits/ .For additional information regarding compensation and benefits, e-mail FNBO at [e-mail] . To ensure you receive a response, include the number of this job (listed below) in the subject line of your message.Job number: R-20261610Equal Opportunity & Belonging:FNBO believes that the quality of our employee experience is at the heart of our customer experience. One key pillar of our intended employee experience is Belonging. Belonging means we are committed to fostering a workplace culture where employees of all backgrounds feel valued, recognized, and empowered to be their authentic selves—no matter their role or where they are in their journey.Learn more here.FNBO is an equal opportunity employer for all employees and applicants and makes employment decisions without regard to status or identity.Click here to download 'EEO is The Law' Self-Print PosterClick here to download 'EEO is The Law' Supplement for Federal ContractorsClick here to download 'EEO is The Law' GINA SupplementFNBO is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer - Member FDICFNBO follows federal law regarding the use of marijuana (this applies to all non-California applicants)Application Deadline:All our jobs will be posted for a minimum of 5 calendar days. Job postings may come down prior to 5 calendar days based on volume of applicants.