Product Manager

GreatAmerica Bank National Association; Cedar Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

401(k) with company match

Profit sharing

Job summary

GreatAmerica is seeking a Product Manager to own the end-to-end lifecycle of a product or feature set and partner with stakeholders and agile teams to drive execution of the product strategy roadmap. You will be the voice of the customer, identify pain points, propose new opportunities, and help shape go-to-market strategies.

The role requires strong communication, the ability to influence across teams, and a focus on delivering measurable business outcomes within a growing, bank-like equipment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related disciplines.
• Experience leading or participating in a product-led transformation.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Define product outcomes and OKRs and build a rolling 12-month roadmap.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and agile teams to execute product strategy.
• Lead backlog grooming, sprint planning and release planning.

Skills

Product lifecycle

Stakeholder management

Agile / Scrum

Backlog management

Prototyping

B2B product knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration / CS / Eng / IS

Tools

Jira

Aha

ProductBoard

Job description

GreatAmerica is a highly successful entrepreneurial company providing equipment financing to businesses across the United States. Our exemplary customer service, our principle-centered business philosophy and our team-based operating approach are key to our success and growth. We have also recently become a bank! We are looking to add a key member to our Product Management Team!

Product Manager

As a member of the Product Management team, the Product Manager manages the end-to-end product life cycle of a single product or feature set. This role will collaborate with stakeholders and agile teams to provide execution and implementation of the product strategy roadmap. This role is critical in acting as the voice of the customer to understand the customer pain points, feature new opportunity and showcase product and to go to market strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Strategy & Roadmap Define product outcomes and Objectives and Key Results (OKRs), break down work into actionable steps to facilitate product discovery, design, development, and delivery. Manage an end-to-end product lifecycle by implementing a Now, Next, and Later framework that captures a rolling 12-month product roadmap. Stay abreast of industry trends, competitive landscape changes, recommend new technological trends, and innovative products/features to the teams.
• Stakeholder Management & Collaboration Partner with key stakeholders to identify and prioritize new features and enhancements and record them in Jira. Influence product decisions by providing consultation and direction to stakeholders. Manage a room with various stakeholders and drive ROI discussions to justify work.
• Product Discovery & Customer Insights Identify, analyze, and interpret new requests using various kinds of techniques to meet customer and internal stakeholder needs and requirements. Talk to customers to understand pain points, new feature opportunities, showcase product capabilities, and go-to-market strategies. Acts as the voice of the customer.
• Design & Prototyping Work with various partners to create screen prototypes/wireframes, gather feedback, and adjust to optimize performance.
• Agile Delivery & Backlog Management Work with the Agile Development Team and Scrum Master, lead backlog planning and grooming, and support Release planning. Maintain the sprint backlog: refine, estimate, and prioritize work. Collaborate with BSAs, developers, testers, and UX to clarify requirements. Participate in daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. Use tools such as AHA, ProductBoard, or Jira Aligned to manage product backlog.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related disciplines.
• Experience Someone who has led or been part of changing a company to a product-led organization.
• Comfortable in dealing with abstract concepts, systems, and ideas, all while being organized and self-disciplined.
• Success depends on the person’s ability to influence stakeholders and produce measurable business outcomes.
• Job centers around producing timely, accurate, and high-quality results, and benefits from an analytical, inquiring, and critical mind.
• Must be an excellent communicator and have intellectual confidence.

Skills and Abilities

• Takes initiative
• Competitive Achievement-oriented
• Impatient with routine
• Computer Skills
• Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite
• Sharing rewards is an integral part of our culture.
• We believe in the value of hard work and reward our employees beyond the paycheck.

Benefits and Perks

• Our total rewards package is based on eligibility and includes: Financial Benefits Competitive Compensation Monthly Bonuses for Eligible Employees 401(k) and Company Match Annual Profit Sharing Paid Time Off Health, Wellbeing, and Family Planning Benefits Paid Vacation Paid Sick Days Paid Holidays Gym Reimbursement Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Company Paid Life Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Health Savings Accounts (HSA) Employee Assistance Program Parental Leave Education and Career Planning Benefits Tuition Assistance Networking Opportunities Leadership Development Opportunities Perks Paid Parking Service Awards Hybrid work arrangements Business casual environment A strong organizational culture focused on our greatest asset: you!

We value diverse backgrounds and adding new perspectives.

Please note, applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

GreatAmerica is the largest independent, family-owned national commercial equipment finance companies in the U.S. and is dedicated to helping manufactures, vendors, and dealers be more successful and keep their customers for a lifetime. With a focus on the small ticket vendor and OEM finance channel we have partnered with some of the largest and industry leading companies in the Office Equipment, Communications, IT, Automotive, Construction, Healthcare, and Franchise market sectors. In addition to financing, GreatAmerica offers innovative non-financial services to help our customers grow. We have also recently become a bank!

At GreatAmerica we enjoy the benefits of being independent and family-owned, fostering quick decision making, customer response and innovation. Established in 1992 our team has grown to over 750 employees and a portfolio of over $3+ Billion. Our exemplary customer service, principle-centered business philosophy and team-based operating approach are key to our success and growth. With a strong balance sheet and consistent financial performance through all economic cycles, GreatAmerica has experienced amazing results and unparalleled growth.

When you are part of the GreatAmerica team, you will grow professionally and work with some of the most talented finance professionals in the industry. There is no doubt in our minds we are building the greatest company of its kind, offering the finest products and services available anywhere. When you are part of the GreatAmerica team, you are part of the future, part of an opportunity to grow professionally and to reach your potential while enjoying your work.