Director, Technology Product Management

Compeer Financial; Bloomington (IL); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model up to 50%

Flexible schedules

401k with company match

Medical, dental, vision

Life & AD&D insurance

HSA/FSA

Wellness & EAP

Paid time off & holidays

Learning & development programs

Mentorship programs

Job summary

Compeer Financial seeks a Director of Technology Product Management to shape our digital portfolio and drive innovation aligned with business goals. This leader will build, develop, and engage talent, scale Agile practices, and partner with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful results.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, roadmap development, and aligning product initiatives with organizational objectives.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead product management teams and drive digital initiatives.
• Experience shaping product strategy and roadmaps aligned to business goals.
• Strong ownership of OKRs and measurement of outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Leads a diverse team and scales Agile practices across the enterprise.
• Articulates product vision and strategic roadmap for multiple digital products.
• Collaborates with Executive Leadership, Engineering, Operations, and Marketing.

Skills

Leadership

Agile practices

Product strategy

Mentorship

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Empowered to live. Inspired to work.

Compeer Financial is a member-owned cooperative located in Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together team members with a variety of backgrounds and experiences to help provide financial services to support agriculture and rural communities. Join us in a culture that not only promotes meaningful work and professional development, but provides a flexible, hybrid work environment and excellent benefits, which empower you to thrive both personally and professionally.

How we support you:

• Hybrid model - up to 50% work from home
• Flexible schedules including ample flexibility in the summer months
• Up to 9% towards 401k (3% fixed Compeer contribution plus up to 6% match)
• Benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, life & AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, wellness program & EAP
• Vacation, sick leave, holidays/floating holidays, parental leave, and volunteer paid time off
• Learning and development programs
• Mentorship programs
• Cross-functional committee opportunities (i.e. Inclusion Council, emerging professional groups, etc.)
• Professional membership/certification reimbursement and more!

Casual/seasonal & intern team members are not eligible for benefits except for state-mandated programs.

To learn more about Compeer Financial visit www.compeer.com/careers.

Where you will work:

This position offers a hybrid work option up to 50% and is open to any Compeer office location in Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin.

The contributions you will make:

As the Director, Technology Product Management, you will play a critical role in shaping our digital product portfolio and driving innovation and alignment with business goals. This role demands deep expertise in leading team members, with a proven ability to build, develop, and engage talent.

Key focuses of this position are people leadership and scaling Agile practices across the enterprise, ensuring seamless alignment between product initiatives and business objectives. The ideal candidate will bring a strategic mindset, a passion for empowering team members, and the leadership skills to drive transformation and deliver impactful results.

A typical day:

Leadership and Team Management

• Champions the brand; serves as a role-model for the vision, mission and values of the organization. Supports Compeer's strategic imperatives.
• Hires, develops, motivates, coaches, evaluates, trains and rewards department team members.
• Provides clear and timely communication and feedback to all team members on expectations and goals.
• Promotes a positive work environment that leverages the talents and abilities of team members in achieving organizational and team goals.
• Assists leadership in defining team's goals.
• Monitors progress toward goals and objectives for areas of responsibility.
• Builds, leads, and develops a high-performing team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Provides coaching and mentorship to team members, establishing clear career development paths and growth opportunities.
• Promotes servant leadership principles throughout the organization to empower and inspire teams.

Strategic Product Planning

• Develops and implements a robust product management strategy that aligns with business goals and technological vision.
• Leads and mentors a diverse team committed to transforming Compeer's operating model.
• Articulates and communicates a compelling product vision and strategy for multiple digital products.
• Creates and maintains strategic product roadmaps that capitalize on business opportunities and market trends.
• Establishes and track product Objectives and Key Results (OKRs).
• Drive strategic decision-making related to product investments, prioritization, and resource allocation.

Product Management

• Collaborates with executive leadership to ensure alignment between digital product strategy and overall business strategy.
• Partners with Engineering, Operations, and Marketing to ensure seamless product execution.
• Leads product portfolio reviews and strategic planning sessions to drive forward-thinking decisions.
• Facilitates cross-functional collaboration and priority setting to align product teams with business stakeholders.
• Advocates for a client-centric approach across the organization.
• Acts as a trusted advisor, guiding business technology and business teams on product adoption and optimization strategies.

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