Product Manager

GreatAmerica Financial Services Corporation; Cedar Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Health and dental insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition assistance

Hybrid work arrangements

Job summary

GreatAmerica Financial Services Corporation is seeking a Product Manager to oversee the product life cycle of financial services offerings. You will define product strategies, collaborate with stakeholders, and focus on customer needs through effective discovery and delivery processes.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and over 4 years of experience in product management, preferably in financial services. This position offers competitive compensation, benefits, and a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years as a product manager/owner, preferably in financial services.
• Experience with Agile and/or SAFe methodologies.
• Ability to work in cross-functional, virtual environments.

Responsibilities

• Define product outcomes and implement a 12-month roadmap.
• Partner with stakeholders to prioritize features and justify work.
• Conduct customer interviews and advocate for needs.

Skills

Customer centricity

Agile methodologies

Creative problem-solving

Communication skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Jira

AHA

ProductBoard

Job description

GreatAmerica Financial Services is a leading equipment financing company. We are looking to add a key member to our Product Management Team.

Role Overview

As a Product Manager, you will manage the end‑to‑end product life cycle of a single product or feature set, collaborating with stakeholders and agile teams to execute the product strategy roadmap and act as the voice of the customer.

Responsibilities

1. Product Strategy & Roadmap – Define product outcomes and OKRs, break down work into actionable steps, and implement a Now, Next, Later framework for a rolling 12‑month roadmap.
2. Stakeholder Management & Collaboration – Partner with stakeholders to prioritize features, record them in Jira, and justify work through ROI discussions.
3. Product Discovery & Customer Insights – Identify and interpret customer requests, conduct customer interviews, and advocate for customer needs.
4. Design & Prototyping – Create screen prototypes/wireframes, gather feedback, and refine designs to optimize performance.
5. Agile Delivery & Backlog Management – Lead backlog planning, grooming, release planning, and participate in sprint ceremonies using tools such as AHA, ProductBoard, or Jira.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related disciplines.
• Experience: 4+ years as a product manager/owner, preferably in financial services or banking.
• Experience with Agile and/or SAFe in a product owner role.
• Track record of creative problem‑solving and succeeding in cross‑functional, virtual environments.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong customer centricity and ability to implement strategies that enhance customer experience.
• Ability to anticipate shifting market priorities and translate needs into product outcomes.
• Deep dive and lead complex product discovery, requirements gathering, and design sessions.
• Plan and sequence work to capture dependencies and synchronize resources for business results.
• Excellent presentation and written communication skills.
• Passion for learning new technologies and driving innovation.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and monthly bonuses for eligible employees.
• 401(k) with company match and annual profit sharing.
• Paid time off: vacation (starting at 80 hours annually), sick days (10 per year), and paid holidays (10 per year).
• Health, dental, vision, short‑term and long‑term disability, and company‑paid life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, and employee assistance program.
• Parental leave, tuition assistance, networking opportunities, and leadership development.
• Paid parking, hybrid work arrangements, and a business‑casual environment.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and are unable to sponsor employment visas.