Manager - Deposits Product Management, Checking

Ally-Financial; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

401K matching

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Health insurance

Parental leave

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Ally Financial in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Manager of Product Management for the Checking product. You will own the day-to-day product work, translate strategy into epics and user stories, and lead backlog prioritization with technology, UX, analytics, and operations teams.

The role requires strong collaboration, excellent communication, and hands-on product owner experience. Hybrid in-office schedule in Charlotte with growth opportunities and AI-enabled tooling.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of product or project management/product owner experience.
• Hands-on experience performing product owner functions (epic/user story creation, acceptance criteria, backlog prioritization).
• Proficiency with Jira for backlog and delivery management and Confluence for docs.
• Experience using AI-assisted tools to improve workflows and backlog management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or equivalent preferred.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills across diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day product management for the checking product.
• Manage roadmap and feature delivery from planning to implementation.
• Prioritize backlog with stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Translate strategy into epics, user stories, and criteria.
• Collaborate with UX, analytics, marketing, tech and operations.
• Use AI tools to draft user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Analyze data and VOC to guide product opportunities.
• Manage key vendors and SLAs.

Skills

Product ownership

Jira/Confluence

AI tools usage

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Ally and Your CareerAlly Financial only succeeds when its people do - and that’s more than some cliché people put on job postings. We love this stuff! We see our people as, well, people - with interests, families, friends, dreams, and causes that are all important to them. Our focus is on the health and safety of our teammates as well as work-life balance and diversity and inclusion. From generous benefits to a variety of employee resource groups, we strive to build paths that encourage employees to stretch themselves professionally. We want to help you grow, develop, and learn new things. You’re constantly evolving, so shouldn’t your opportunities be, too?Work Schedule : Ally designates roles as (1) fully on-site, (2) hybrid, or (3) fully remote. Hybrid roles are generally expected to be in the office a certain number of days per week as indicated by your manager. Your hiring manager will discuss this role's specific work requirements with you during the hiring process. All work requirements are subject to change at any time based on leader discretion and/or business need.The OpportunityIn office role with weekly hybrid schedule. Ally work location Charlotte NCThe Manager - Product Management, Checking is responsible for the day-to-day management of Ally's checking product offering. This person will possess a full understanding of the customer experience, be aware of consumer needs, and recommend opportunities to continue to grow the product set and value proposition to serve the customer. This role will be responsible for the successful communication of business requirements and goals across a broad, matrixed organization (including technology requirements, operational and contact center impacts, and marketing needs). Additionally, this manager will translate strategy into actionable user stories, prioritize the backlog, and partner with cross-functional teams to deliver customer value. The ideal candidate should be a strong collaborator, detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task, and a highly effective communicator.The Work ItselfResponsible for day-to-day product management activities for features of the checking product.Manage roadmap and feature delivery from planning through tactical implementation, including business case development, creation and oversight of implementation of business requirements, and project execution. This includes translating product strategy, customer needs, and business requirements into actionable epics, user stories, and measurable acceptance criteria.Own and prioritize the product backlog, balancing customer value, business outcomes, risk, dependencies, and delivery capacity; partner with technology, UX, and cross-functional teams on backlog refinement, sprint planning, issue resolution, and validation of delivered functionality against acceptance criteria.Use approved AI tools to support product owner activities, including synthesizing requirements and customer feedback, drafting and refining user stories and acceptance criteria, identifying backlog gaps and duplicate items, and preparing delivery summaries; validate outputs for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with data privacy, security, and governance requirements.Daily collaboration with UX, analytics, marketing, technology, and operations teams to facilitate analysis and drive initiatives to completion.Cross-functional communication to ensure consistency and alignment with strategic direction.Business results reporting and performance metrics analysis.Analysis of data, research, and customer VOC to identify and recommend product development opportunities.Responsible for managing key vendors including performance management, SLA's, contract dynamics and the overall relationship.The Qualifications We’re Looking For5+ years of experience with product or project management/product owner experience.Demonstrated ability to lead product change initiatives from planning through implementation, including business case development, translating product strategy and customer needs into actionable business requirementHands-on experience performing product owner functions, including epic and user story creation, acceptance criteria development, backlog prioritization and refinement, sprint planning, and stakeholder alignment.Proficiency with Jira for backlog and delivery management and Confluence for requirements documentation, knowledge sharing, and decision tracking.Practical experience using AI-assisted tools to improve product owner workflows, particularly story creation, acceptance criteria, requirements synthesis, and backlog management, with sound judgment in reviewing AI-generated content and protecting confidential information.Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, or equivalent background preferred.Strong collaboration and relationship management skills, with the ability to work effectively across diverse skill sets and organizational levels.Excellent presentation and communication skills.Minimum Qualifications7+ years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experienceHigh school Diploma or GED equivalentHow We'll Have Your BackAlly's compensation program offers market-competitive base pay and pay-for-performance incentives (bonuses) based on achieving personal and company goals. Our Total Rewards program includes industry-leading compensation and benefits plus additional incentives that are designed to meet your needs and those of your family so you can get the most out of your career and your life, including:Time Away: Program starts at 20 paid time off days in addition to 11 paid holidays and 8 hours of volunteer time off yearly (time off days are prorated based on start date and program varies based on full or part-time status and management level).Planning for the Future: plan for the near and long term with an industry-leading 401K retirement savings plan with matching and company contributions, student loan pay downs and 529 educational save up assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, employee stock purchase plan, and financial learning center and financial coach access.Supporting your Health & Well-being: flexible health and insurance options including medical, dental and vision, employee, spouse and child life insurance, short- and long-term disability, pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions, Healthcare FSA, critical illness, accident & hospital indemnity insurance, and a total well-being program that helps you and your family stay on track physically, socially, emotionally, and financially.Building a Family: adoption, surrogacy and fertility assistance as well as paid parental and caregiver leave, Dependent Day Care FSA back-up child and adult/elder care days and childcare discounts.Work-Life Integration: other benefits including Mentally Fit Employee Assistance Program, subsidized and discounted Weight Watchers program and other employee discount programs.Other Compensations: depending on the role for which you are considered, you may be eligible for travel allowances, relocation assistance, a signing bonus and/or equity.To view more detailed information about Ally’s Total Rewards, please visit this link: https://www.ally.com/content/dam/pdf/corporate/ally-total-rewards-snapshot.pdfWho We Are :Ally Financial is a customer-centric, leading digital financial services company with passionate customer service and innovative financial solutions. We are relentlessly focused on \"Doing it Right\" and being a trusted financial-services provider to our consumer, commercial, and corporate customers. For more information, visit www.ally.com .Ally is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic disposition or any other reason protected by law.In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if after review of the position expectations, you believe that you may need a medical accommodation to fulfill the duties of this role, please email [e-mail] with details of your accommodation request.Base Pay Range$90,000.00 - $150,000.00An individual's position in the range is determined by the specific role, the scope and responsibilities of the role, work experience, education, certification(s), training, and additional qualifications. We review internal pay, the competitive market, and business environment prior to extending an offer.Incentive Compensation:This position is eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan.