Product Manager - Deal Management

KKR; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in New York is seeking a Product Manager - Deal Management to enhance their deal management platforms. The candidate will manage product strategy, employing Salesforce for pipeline management, and lead a high-performing team, ensuring alignment with the firm's growth objectives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in product management, including 3+ years in leadership.
• Expert in Salesforce and pipeline management.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in defining metrics.

Responsibilities

• Lead product strategy and develop a multi-year roadmap for deal management.
• Oversee Salesforce development and pipeline management.
• Foster team alignment and career development.

Skills

Salesforce Expertise

Product Management

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Analytical Thinking

Team Leadership

Job description

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Company Overview

KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management as well as capital markets and insurance solutions. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people, and supporting growth in its portfolio companies and communities. KKR sponsors investment funds that invest in private equity, credit and real assets and has strategic partners that manage hedge funds. KKR’s insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life and reinsurance products under the management of Global Atlantic Financial Group. References to KKR’s investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds and insurance subsidiaries.

Company Overview

KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management as well as capital markets and insurance solutions. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people, and supporting growth in its portfolio companies and communities. KKR sponsors investment funds that invest in private equity, credit and real assets and has strategic partners that manage hedge funds. KKR’s insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life and reinsurance products under the management of Global Atlantic Financial Group. References to KKR’s investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds and insurance subsidiaries.

Team Overview

The Investment Lifecycle Product team, part of KKR’s Technology organization, develops technology solutions for KKR investment teams with the objective to deliver exceptional experiences, enable firm growth, and mitigate firm risks. It collaborates closely with the Investment teams and other Technology teams, as well as Compliance, Enterprise Risk, Finance, Internal Audit, Legal, and Marketing.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Product Manager - Deal Management to lead the product strategy, roadmap, and development of platforms that support KKR’s global investment deal lifecycle. This role requires deep experience in Salesforce, pipeline management, and CRM optimization, as well as a proven ability to lead high-performing product teams.

The successful candidate will manage a team of product managers and business analysts, driving team alignment, execution discipline, and career development. This is a highly cross-functional role that blends strategic thinking, user empathy, technical depth, and operational rigor.

Responsibilities

• Product Strategy & Roadmap Development
• Define and execute a multi-year product roadmap for global deal and pipeline management systems. Align initiatives with KKR’s investment lifecycle, focusing on scalability, automation, data integrity, and compliance.
• Team Leadership & Development
• Build, mentor, and lead a team of product managers, business analysts, and cross-functional contributors. Provide clear guidance, foster career growth, and ensure high performance and alignment with broader organizational goals.
• Salesforce-Centric Platform Ownership
• Oversee the development and enhancement of Salesforce-based workflows, custom objects, dashboards, and integrations. Ensure consistency in architecture, user experience, and data structure across regions and asset classes.
• Pipeline Management Excellence
• Design robust, standardized frameworks for pipeline visibility and management across investment strategies. Champion adoption of consistent deal tracking, stage gating, and performance reporting practices across the firm.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Serve as the strategic partner to Investment Teams, Legal, Compliance, Operations, Risk, and Engineering. Facilitate alignment across diverse stakeholder groups while advocating for user-centric design and scalable systems.
• Advanced Analytics & Reporting
• Partner with other teams to build intuitive dashboards and reporting tools. Deliver actionable insights related to deal flow, pipeline health, investment velocity, and strategic allocation.
• Governance & Change Management
• Establish platform governance processes. Drive change management efforts, including training, release communication, and stakeholder support to ensure adoption and effective use of new features.
• Vendor & Integration Strategy
• Evaluate and manage third-party platforms and integrations. Make informed buy vs. build decisions and oversee vendor relationships to ensure delivery of high-quality, compliant solutions.
  

Qualifications

• Leadership Experience
• 10+ years of experience in product management, with at least 3 years in a people management or team leadership capacity. Proven ability to recruit, coach, and scale high-performing product teams in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Salesforce Expertise
• Demonstrated experience leading Salesforce-centric initiatives with strong knowledge of custom development, object design, permissions, reporting, and workflow automation.
• Pipeline Management Fluency
• Deep understanding of the end-to-end investment pipeline, including sourcing, stage gating, and performance analysis. Ability to design tools that improve forecasting, collaboration, and visibility.
• Strategic Product Thinking
• Strong track record of defining and delivering impactful product strategies. Experience balancing long-term vision with near-term execution in complex enterprise environments.
• Cross-Functional Influence
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to bridge technical and business conversations and drive alignment across global teams.
• Analytical & Data-Oriented
• Adept at defining metrics, monitoring KPIs, and using data to inform prioritization and product decisions. Experience building tools that support reporting, compliance, and risk mitigation.
• Platform and Technical Acumen
• Familiarity with enterprise system architecture, APIs, and integration frameworks. Comfort working alongside engineers to define scalable, secure technical solutions.
  

This is the expected annual base salary range for this New York-based position. Actual salaries may vary based on factors, such as skill, experience, and qualification for the role. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, based on factors such as individual and team performance.

Base Salary Range

$200,000—$235,000 USD

KKR is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals seeking employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by applicable law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Product Management and Marketing

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