Product Manager, Innovation & Growth

005 Southwest Business Corporation; Texas; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Work/Life balance

401(k) plan

Education programs

Mentor program

Job summary

SWBC is seeking a product manager focused on innovation who can translate customer needs and market opportunities into viable, scalable solutions. You will partner with product teams, technology, sales, and clients to embed new capabilities into existing products and to bring new offerings to market.

The role emphasizes customer discovery, market research, and driving product pilots and launches, with a strong emphasis on outcomes and measurable success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in product management, innovation, or a related role.
• Demonstrated interest or experience in product innovation and bringing new ideas to market.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience working in Agile or iterative development environments a plus.
• Familiarity with product analytics tools and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and develop innovative product ideas that complement the core product portfolio.
• Partner with core product teams to embed innovative solutions and enhancements into existing products.
• Assist in developing and maintaining innovation-focused product roadmaps aligned to company strategy.
• Conduct customer discovery, market research, and competitive analysis to inform innovation priorities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Technology, Implementations, Sales, Account Management, and Legal to drive product development and launch.
• Support product pilots, launches, and post-launch analysis to measure success and identify improvement opportunities.
• Translate business and customer needs into clear product requirements, use cases, and success metrics.
• Monitor and report product performance metrics and innovation outcomes to leadership.
• Assist with proposal pricing, RFP responses, and solution positioning related to innovative offerings.
• Utilize established pricing and expense models to support innovation business cases.
• Assist with cost center research and budgeting support for innovation initiatives.
• Stay current on market trends, emerging technologies, and industry best practices through research and ongoing learning.
• Embody divisional and company culture and serve as an active, collaborative team participant.

Skills

Product management

Innovation

Agile experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Product analytics tools

Job description

SWBC is seeking a product manager focused on innovation who can translate customer needs and market opportunities into viable, scalable solutions. You will partner with product teams, technology, sales, and clients to embed new capabilities into existing products and to bring new offerings to market.

The role emphasizes customer discovery, market research, and driving product pilots and launches, with a strong emphasis on outcomes and measurable success.