Lead Product Manager/Mgr 5

WEX Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 161,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Health savings account

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

WEX Inc. is seeking a Lead Product Manager to evaluate opportunities, define the portfolio, and validate concepts with customers. You will work with product development to expand product offerings and drive market share through data-driven roadmaps and stakeholder alignment.

You will own agile delivery, manage epics and backlogs, and collaborate with Security, Compliance, Operations, and Commercial teams to deliver customer-focused solutions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of senior digital product management experience (SaaS, Web, Mobile).
• Direct experience in Benefits Administration or the broader Health and Benefits space.
• Experience operating in matrixed, large enterprise environments with diverse client segments.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional execution and strategy for core product areas.
• Define epics, user stories, and backlogs; manage roadmaps and prioritization.
• Collaborate with security, compliance, operations, and legal from ideation through launch.

Skills

Product management

Benefits administration domain

Enterprise-scale delivery

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

Jira

Confluence

AI tools

Job description

About the Team/Role The Lead Product Manager evaluates business opportunities to define and optimize the product portfolio through analysis and understanding of targeted markets, market trends, new technology, customer business issues and the competitive environment. Applies broad knowledge of company product capabilities and service offerings with in-depth analysis of market position to create and expand the portfolio of products and solution alternatives. Works closely with product development to create products and validates early product definitions with customers. Uses technical expertise and extensive industry experience to formulate product strategies and identify new product opportunities. Responsible for developing project plans designed to address customer needs and/or expand market share.

Core Focus:

Lead cross-functional execution and strategy for core benefits administration and enterprise identity/login experiences, blending high-level stakeholder alignment with hands-on technical delivery.

How you’ll make an impact

Key Technical & Tactical Execution Agile Execution: Deep knowledge of Agile delivery, operating independently to write epics, define user stories, unblock development teams, and manage backlogs. Tool & AI Proficiency: Daily expertise in modern product tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence) and actively leveraging AI tools to accelerate work. User Experience: Strong focus on user-centered design, dedicated to optimizing user journeys and continuously improving the overall experience for end-users. Strategic Ownership & Stakeholder Leadership Product "GM" Mindset: Strategic ownership of product vertical success, ROI, margin gain, and cost/benefit analysis. Roadmap & Prioritization: Balanced approach to technical delivery, GTM, and resource allocation (e.g., managing trade-offs between core innovation, custom client requests, and operational support). Voice of Customer (VOC): Proven experience hosting Customer Advisory Boards (CABs) and anticipating unstated customer needs. Cross-Functional Alignment: Exceptional ability to align matrixed stakeholders—including Security, Compliance, Operations, Legal, Client Services, and the Commercial & Strategy teams—from early ideation through launch. Communication & Evangelism: Exceptional storytelling and public speaking skills (live or webinar), with an energetic, personable style that simplifies complex ideas for any audience. Data-Driven Decision Making: Clear record of measuring product success through explicit usage, adoption, and financial metrics.

Experience you’ll bring

Product Experience: 8+ years of senior digital product management experience (SaaS, Web, Mobile) spanning both consumer-facing (B2C) and client-facing (B2B) applications. Domain Expertise: Direct experience in Benefits Administration or the broader Health and Benefits space. Scale, Complexity & Mindset: Proven track record operating within matrixed, large enterprise environments supporting diverse client segments, paired with the proactive, adaptable, and hands-on drive needed in a fluid, startup-like environment.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or higher required.

Pay Range:

$161,300.00 - $183,000.00

WEX's comprehensive and market competitive benefits are designed to support your personal and professional well-being. Benefits include health, dental and vision insurances, retirement savings plan, paid time off, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, and more.

For more information, check out the "About Us" section.

WEX is a global commerce platform that helps businesses solve for operational complexities like employee benefits, managing and mobilizing fleets, and streamlining payments. With over 6,500 employees, we work with large and small companies in more than 200 countries and territories, and can tailor our services to meet the unique needs of their businesses. We hire people who share our passion for continuous innovation and client service that is unparalleled in the industry. Offering comprehensive and market competitive benefits, our offerings are designed to support your personal and professional well-being.

WEX is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, disability or other protected status. WEX promotes a drug‑free workplace. Qualified individuals with a disability have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. If you require a reasonable accommodation as a point in the job application process, please submit your request through our Reasonable Accommodation Request Form. This form is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.