Senior Lending Product Owner: Member-Centric Innovation

Paylocity; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunward is seeking a Senior Lending Product Owner to evolve the lending product management discipline and align product offerings with member needs. The role focuses on owning the product roadmap, collaborating with leadership and tech teams, and driving best-in-class lending solutions that deliver value to members.

The position emphasizes data-driven decision-making, market awareness, and continuous improvement, with potential mentoring across the product management team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading lending product initiatives and driving growth.
• Minimum 4 years in product management or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in a lending capacity.

Responsibilities

• Own and prioritize the lending product roadmap to match member needs and market trends.
• Collaborate with senior leadership, business units, and technology teams to define features and capabilities.
• Monitor market trends, member feedback, and competitive intelligence to identify opportunities for differentiation.
• Drive day-to-day execution with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products.
• Analyze key metrics to optimize product offerings, user experience, and business outcomes.
• Advocate for member research and feedback to inform decisions and foster continuous improvement.
• Support go-to-market strategies, positioning, and messaging for product launches.

Skills

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Communication

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Sunward is seeking a Senior Lending Product Owner to evolve the lending product management discipline and align product offerings with member needs. The role focuses on owning the product roadmap, collaborating with leadership and tech teams, and driving best-in-class lending solutions that deliver value to members.

The position emphasizes data-driven decision-making, market awareness, and continuous improvement, with potential mentoring across the product management team.