Product Manager

NEWITY

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 115,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

Retirement plan with company contrib.

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

NEWITY is seeking a Product Manager to own product areas, drive execution from concept to delivery, and shape feature requirements for Product Engineers. You will conduct market research to uncover opportunities, write detailed requirements, and manage timelines.

You will partner with engineering while ensuring milestones and quality standards are met in a growing fintech environment. You will lead user acceptance testing, monitor business objectives, and collaborate with sales, operations, and

Qualifications

3–5 years of product management experience with ownership of product areas.
Strong analytical skills with metrics interpretation.
Experience with market research, competitive analysis, and opportunity identification.
Proven ability to write requirements and manage timelines.
Experience with UAT methodologies and QA processes.
Excellent cross-functional coordination and communication.

Responsibilities

Own and drive product strategy for assigned platform areas.
Perform market and competitive research to identify features.
Develop requirements including user stories and acceptance criteria.
Manage timelines, budgets, and resources with engineering leadership.
Lead UAT to ensure features meet quality and business needs.
Hold engineers to delivery milestones and quality commitments.
Analyze metrics to measure performance and optimize features.
Collaborate with sales, operations, and compliance teams.
Provide progress reports and strategic recommendations.
Stay updated on lending industry trends and regulations.

Skills

Product ownership

Data-driven decisions

Market research

Requirements documentation

User acceptance testing

Cross-functional coordination

Project management

Stakeholder management

Fintech knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/economics/finance

Tools

Product management tools

Data analytics platforms

Job description

About Us:

NEWITY is America's source for small business capital, dedicated to providing access to affordable loan solutions. Achieving our vision requires more than ambition. It demands resilience, collaboration, accountability, professionalism, and a relentless drive to improve. Our culture moves fast, fosters excellence, and rewards those who lean in. It's not for everyone, but if you're energized by challenge, motivated by impact, and ready to grow alongside teammates who share your commitment, there's no better place to build your career.

Job Type:

Full-time

Description:

About Us:

Job Summary:

We are looking for a Product Manager with a strong foundation in product ownership, data-driven decision making, and the ability to drive product execution from concept to delivery. You will own specific product areas within our platform, conduct market research to identify opportunities, and shape feature requirements for Product Engineers. You will be responsible for user acceptance testing, timeline management, and ensuring deliverables meet business objectives. You will partner with engineering teams while holding them accountable to project milestones and quality standards. As a growing fintech company, we are looking for a candidate who can think strategically about product opportunities, execute tactically on feature delivery, and who thrives in a data-driven environment.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in business, economics, finance, or related field
3-5 years of product management experience with demonstrated ownership of product areas
Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting business metrics and user data
Experience conducting market research, competitive analysis, and identifying product opportunities
Proven ability to write detailed requirements documentation and manage project timelines
Experience with user acceptance testing methodologies and quality assurance processes
Strong project management skills with the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams
Excellent communication skills for stakeholder management and progress reporting
Experience with fintech, financial services, or lending products preferred
Knowledge of SBA lending processes and small business finance is a significant plus
Familiarity with product management tools and data analytics platforms

Description & Responsibilities:

Own and drive product strategy for assigned platform areas, ensuring alignment with business objectives
Conduct comprehensive market and competitive research to identify feature opportunities and industry best practices
Develop product requirements for engineers, including user stories, acceptance criteria, and business justification
Manage project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation in collaboration with engineering leadership
Lead user acceptance testing processes to ensure features meet quality standards and business requirements
Hold Product Engineers accountable to delivery milestones, quality commitments, and project specifications
Analyze business metrics and user data to measure product performance and identify optimization opportunities
Collaborate with sales, operations, and compliance teams to ensure product features support business operations
Provide regular progress reports and strategic recommendations to executive leadership
Stay current with lending industry trends, regulatory changes, and competitive landscape
Support customer research initiatives and gather feedback to inform product roadmap decisions