Senior Product Manager

Publicis Sapient; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Family coverage

Paid leave

Wellness program

Flexible work-life balance

Job summary

Publicis Sapient in Boston seeks a Senior Product Manager for Financial Services to define the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for digital financial products. You will work with engineering, design, and business stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions that enhance customer experiences and business outcomes.

The role focuses on end-to-end lifecycle management, market research, and data-driven decision-making in a regulated financial environment, with emphasis on capital markets and

Qualifications

• Requires hands-on leadership across product lifecycle and strong stakeholder engagement.
• Deep domain knowledge in financial markets (Equities & Fixed Income) and trading lifecycle.
• Experience translating business requirements into delivered product outcomes.
• Familiarity with UAT cycles and investor sign-off in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Define and own product vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned with business goals.
• Lead end-to-end product lifecycle from ideation to delivery and optimization.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, and business teams on roadmaps.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer insights.
• Prioritize features based on business value, impact, and feasibility.
• Define and track KPIs to measure success and iterate.
• Ensure seamless integration of products into existing systems.
• Advocate for user-centric design and data-driven decisions.
• Lead cross-functional teams in an agile environment for timely delivery.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies.

Skills

Stakeholder mgmt

Agile/Scrum

Data analytics

KPIs/OKRs

AI in product

Cloud/SaaS

Education

CFA certification

Tools

Charles River

Aladdin

SimCorp

Job description

Job Description

Senior Product Manager- Financial Services

As a Senior Product Manager, you will be responsible for defining and executing the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for digital products that drive business impact. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, and business stakeholders, to deliver innovative solutions that enhance customer experiences and business outcomes.

Your Impact

• Define and own the product vision, strategy, and roadmap, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer needs.
• Lead end-to-end product lifecycle management, from ideation and discovery to delivery and optimization.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, and business teams to develop and execute product roadmaps.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer insights to drive product innovation.
• Prioritize features and initiatives based on business value, customer impact, and technical feasibility.
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success and iterate on improvements.
• Work with stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of products into existing systems and processes.
• Advocate for user-centric design and data-driven decision-making to enhance product experiences.
• Lead cross-functional teams in an agile environment, ensuring timely and high-quality product delivery.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to drive continuous improvement.

Skills & Experience

• Hands-on experience with Portfolio Management platforms (e.g., Charles River, Aladdin, Simcorp) and strong familiarity with capital markets.
• Proven track record engaging senior stakeholders and investors for requirements gathering, workshops, and roadmap alignment.
• Deep domain expertise in financial markets (Equity & Fixed Income) with solid understanding of the end-to-end trading lifecycle.
• Experience coordinating with engineering teams to translate business requirements into delivered outcomes.
• Experience managing UAT cycles and securing investor sign-off.
• Practical experience leveraging AI tools to enhance day-to-day product delivery.
• Experience defining and owning product roadmaps, backlogs, and prioritization frameworks in a regulated financial environment.
• Strong analytical skills — comfortable working with data to inform product decisions and measure success (KPIs/OKRs).
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences and vice versa.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and release management.
• Prior experience in a buy-side or sell-side firm (asset manager, hedge fund, or investment bank) is a strong plus.
• Certifications such as CFA are a plus but not required.

Set Yourself Apart With

• Experience in digital transformation initiatives and enterprise product management.
• Knowledge of AI, machine learning, and automation in product development.
• Certifications in Product Management (e.g., CSPO, Pragmatic Institute, or similar).
• Experience in customer experience (CX) strategy and omnichannel product development.
• Strong understanding of cloud-based solutions and SaaS product management.

Additional Information

• An inclusive workplace that promotes diversity and collaboration.
• Access to ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Flexibility to support work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family.
• Generous paid leave and holidays.
• Wellness program and employee assistance.

Pay Range: $140,000-$180,000

The range shown represents a grouping of relevant ranges currently in use at Publicis Sapient. Actual range for this position may differ, depending on location and specific skillset required for the work.

As part of our dedication to an inclusive and diverse workforce, Publicis Sapient is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail]

Company Description

Publicis Sapient is a digital transformation partner helping established organizations get to their future, digitally enabled state, both in the way they work and the way they serve their customers. We help unlock value through a start-up mindset and modern methods, fusing strategy, consulting, and customer experience with agile engineering and problem-solving creativity. United by our core values and our purpose of helping people thrive in the brave pursuit of next, our 20,000+ people in 53 offices around the world combine experience across technology, data sciences, consulting, and customer obsession to accelerate our clients’ businesses through designing the products and services their customers truly value.