Senior Product Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Generous paid leave and holidays

Wellness program

Employee assistance

Job summary

Publicis Sapient in Boston, MA seeks a Senior Product Manager for Financial Services to define and execute product vision and roadmaps. You will work with engineering, design, and business stakeholders to deliver digital products enhancing customer experiences and business outcomes.

The role emphasizes market research, KPI tracking, and data-driven decisions within an agile framework, with a focus on buy-side/sell-side domain knowledge and AI-augmented product delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience with Portfolio Management platforms and capital markets.
• Proven ability to engage senior stakeholders for requirements gathering and roadmapping.
• Deep domain expertise in financial markets (Equity & Fixed Income) and end-to-end trading lifecycle.
• Coordinate with engineering to translate business requirements into delivered outcomes.
• Experience managing UAT cycles and investor sign-off.
• Experience leveraging AI tools to enhance product delivery.
• Experience defining roadmaps, backlogs and prioritization in regulated financial environments.
• Strong analytical skills with data, KPIs/OKRs for decision making.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum including sprint planning and release management.
• Prior buy-side or sell-side experience is a plus; CFA certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for digital financial services products.
• Lead end-to-end product lifecycle from ideation through delivery and optimization.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, and business teams to execute roadmaps.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis and customer insights to drive innovation.
• Prioritize features based on business value, customer impact, and feasibility.
• Define and track KPIs to measure success and iterate improvements.
• Work with stakeholders to ensure smooth integration with 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 to drive improvements.

Skills

Portfolio management platforms

Capital markets

Stakeholder engagement

Agile/Scrum

AI tools in product delivery

Roadmaps & backlogs

Data-driven decisions

KPI/OKR tracking

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.

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