Director, Product Management

First National Bank of Omaha; Wyoming (OH); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401k with Matching Contributions

Time Off Programs

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Job summary

First National Bank of Omaha is seeking a Director of Product Management to lead banking technology platforms for core products and debit cards. You will act as Product Owner within an Agile team, translating strategy into executable backlog, and aligning business objectives with technical delivery.

You will partner with business and technology teams to deliver cross-functional initiatives, measure impact with KPIs, and drive improvements in user experience while balancing speed and long-term

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Product Management or related role.
• CSPO certification preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage projects of varying complexity with attention to detail and strategic thinking.
• Strong technical leadership and accountability for deliverables.
• Proficiency in technical discussions and understanding system diagrams and API concepts.
• Advanced knowledge of banking regulations and their technical implications.

Responsibilities

• Define product initiatives by identifying customer and partner needs and business value.
• Translate insights into clear product direction with Design and Research teams.
• Monitor KPIs, analytics, and feedback to inform prioritization and ROI.
• Collaborate with technology and vendors to evaluate solutions based on impact, cost, risk, and scalability.
• Translate business needs into clear requirements for technical teams and facilitate decision-making.
• Define MVP scope, backlog priorities, and ensure alignment with strategy and sustainability.
• Serve as Product Owner in an Agile framework and maintain thorough product documentation.

Skills

Product ownership

Agile methodologies

Communication

Technical discussions

Education

CSPO certification

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 Validation

• Define 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 Measurement

• Monitor 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 Facilitation

• Collaborate 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 Management

• Define 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 Collaboration

• Serve 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 busine

The 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 skills
• Proficiency with technical discussions; ability to understand system diagrams and API concepts.
• Advanced knowledge of banking regulations and their technical implications

Candidates must possess unrestricted work authorization and not require future sponsorship.

Compensation:

Compensation range (base pay): $97,774.00-$166,216.00

This 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 Insurance
• 401k, With Matching Contributions
• Time Off Programs
• Health Savings Account (HSA)/Dependent Care
• Employee Banking
• Growth Opportunities
• Tuition Assistance
• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance

Learn more about FNBO benefits here: https://www.fnbo.com/careers/benefits/.

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Job number: R-20261610

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