Sr Product Manager - BU

BECU; Washington; Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 226,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Company Match (up to 3%)

4% annual 401(k) contribution

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

PTO Program + Exchange Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Cares volunteer time off + donation

Job summary

BECU is seeking a Senior Product Manager to shape business banking and payments solutions, driving ownership from discovery through launch and ongoing optimization. You will translate member needs, market insights, and business goals into valuable product initiatives while partnering with Technology, Operations, Compliance, Legal, and Finance teams.

This role emphasizes ownership, complexity, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in tech, business, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Typically 7+ years in product management, product development, or related field.
• Experience with platform technology and cross-functional teams in Agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Define product vision, strategy, and roadmap for complex products and systems.
• Lead product lifecycle from discovery to launch and optimization.
• Develop pricing recommendations and business cases aligned with goals.
• Gather member feedback, market trends, and regulatory considerations to guide direction.
• Collaborate across Technology, Operations, Compliance, Legal, Finance, and Customer Service.
• Monitor metrics and drive continuous improvements across products.

Skills

Product management

Cross-functional leadership

Agile methodologies

Voice of the customer

Pricing & business decisions

Data-informed decisions

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Is it surprising to hear that a financial institution of 1.5 million members and over $30 billion in managed assets say that success comes from focusing on people, not profits? Our “people helping people” philosophy has guided us since 1935, driving our deep commitment to serving our members, communities, and each other. When you join our team, you become part of a purpose-driven organization where your work makes a real difference. While we’re proud of our history, we’re even more excited about our future. With business and technology transformation on the horizon, there’s never been a better time to be part of BECU. You bring more than your expertise to your role, and that matters here. Your story, perspectives, and lived experiences help shape belonging at BECU and deepen how we connect with and support our employees, our members, and our communities.

PAY RANGE

The Target Pay Range for this position is $156,200.00-$190,800.00 annually. The full Pay Range is $121,200.00 - $225,800.00 annually. At BECU, compensation decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, and education or training. Should an offer for employment be made, we will consider individual qualifications. In addition to your salary, compensation incentives are available for the hired applicant. Incentives are performance based and targets vary by role.

BENEFITS

• 401(k) Company Match (up to 3%)
• 4% annual contribution to your 401(k) by BECU
• Medical, Dental and Vision (family contributions as well)
• PTO Program + Exchange Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• BECU Cares volunteer time off + donation match

IMPACT YOU’LL MAKE

As a Senior Product Manager, you’ll shape the future of business banking solutions that help members manage payments, invoicing, cash flow, and growth. You’ll take ownership of complex product initiatives from discovery through launch and ongoing optimization, translating member needs, market insights, and business goals into meaningful solutions. Working at the intersection of strategy, technology, operations, and member experience, you’ll influence decisions across the enterprise and drive products that create measurable value. This role is ideal for a product leader who thrives in ownership, embraces complexity, and is motivated by continuous improvement. Your work will directly impact how BECU serves and supports small business members.

To join our dynamic team, we require candidates to be residents of WA, OR, ID, AZ, TX, GA, SC, NC, CA or VA. If you’re located in Washington state and within a reasonable driving distance from Tukwila, we are requesting that you come into our HQ on Tuesdays & Wednesdays. For those candidates that live outside the commute distance of TFC and in any of our approved remote work locations, this role will be remote. Remote or onsite, we are committed to ensuring you are fully engaged and included in our collaborative environment.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Product Strategy & Ownership
  Define Product Vision: Develop and own the vision, strategy, and roadmap for complex products, systems, and applications while ensuring alignment with member needs, organizational priorities, and long-term business objectives.
  Drive Product Development Lifecycle: Lead products through the full lifecycle, including research, concept development, solution design, prioritization, delivery, launch, and ongoing optimization.
  Identify Growth Opportunities: Develop and implement strategies that support business growth, drive adoption, and create value for members and the organization.
  Champion Member Needs: Gather and assess member feedback, market trends, regulatory considerations, and industry insights to inform product direction and decision making.
  Business & Financial Management
  Own Product Performance: Define, monitor, and evaluate key product metrics, including member experience, financial performance, operational outcomes, and business impact.
  Guide Pricing & Business Decisions: Develop pricing recommendations and business cases that support strategic, financial, and growth objectives while ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.
  Leverage Data & Insights: Analyze member behavior, performance trends, and operational data to identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement.
  Cross-Functional Leadership
  Lead Enterprise Collaboration: Partner closely with teams across Technology, Architecture, Operations, Compliance, Legal, Finance, Customer Service, and business functions to deliver successful outcomes.
  Influence Strategic Decisions: Facilitate alignment across stakeholders and drive informed decisions that balance member value, business goals, risk considerations, and technical feasibility.
  Build Strong Partnerships: Establish productive working relationships with development teams, business partners, and vendors to ensure successful execution and long-term effectiveness.
  Delivery & Continuous Improvement
  Manage Priorities & Releases: Define release goals, manage competing priorities, and ensure effective delivery across one or more products, systems, and applications.
  Measure & Optimize Outcomes: Monitor product performance against established objectives, identify improvement opportunities, and adapt roadmaps based on results and evolving needs.
  Capture Learnings: Evaluate successes, challenges, and lessons learned to continually refine product strategies and strengthen future outcomes.
  Support Additional Initiatives: Contribute to other projects, priorities, and responsibilities as assigned.
  This isn’t just about ticking off tasks on a list. It's about making a significant, positive change in BECU’s journey, where your contributions are valued, and your growth is continually fostered.

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN

• Opportunity to own high-impact business banking and payments initiatives from strategy through launch and continuous improvement.
• Exposure to the full product development lifecycle while partnering across technology, operations, compliance, legal, finance, and business teams.
• The ability to influence enterprise-wide decisions and become a recognized subject matter expert within your product domain.
• A collaborative, ownership-focused culture that values curiosity, problem solving, innovation, and continuous learning.
• The chance to work on solutions that directly improve the financial lives of small business members.
• A flexible work environment that emphasizes outcomes, trust, and autonomy.
• Growth opportunities within a mission-driven organization that prioritizes member value and meaningful impact.
• The ability to shape products that influence not only BECU members, but also broader trends within the credit union industry.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Qualifications:
  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a technology, business, or related discipline required. Advanced degree preferred. Typically requires 7 years of product management, product development or product or equivalent experience with platform technology. Experience working in an agile environment preferred. Previous experience overseeing all elements of the product development life cycle required. Experience in managing highly effective cross-functional teams required. Previous experience understanding and determining product strategies based on the voice of the customer required. Experience managing and maintaining vendor relationships required.
• Desired Qualifications:
  Self-directed and able to proactively identify business and customer needs and opportunities, overcome barriers, influence, and formulate solutions with minimal supervision preferred. Exceptional writing, editing, and presentation skills required. Experience within financial services, fintech, banking, or credit unions. Experience with payments products and services, including ACH, wires, bill pay, peer-to-peer payments, real-time payments, or related payment technologies.

EEO Statement

BECU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.

From our very beginning, BECU has been about people helping people. As a financial services cooperative, our purpose has and always will be the same: we work together to best serve our members and improve the financial well‑being of our community. With 90 years and over one million members later, we're still rooted in our values, practices and mission - and even more passionate about our future. As one of the nation's leading credit unions, we're not driven by profit. We're owned by our members and their interests are at the core of everything we do. Now we're growing faster than ever before--but we'll never forget our roots. To continue doing right by our members, we believe we must first do right by our people. Here, you'll receive the resources and support you need to learn, grow and build a meaningful career. Because we know it's our people who make us special.