Technical Product Manager

Empower Retirement, LLC; Overland Park (KS); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Volunteer Time

Job summary

Empower Retirement, LLC is seeking a Senior Platform Product Manager to shape roadmaps for secure and scalable financial technology platforms. Collaborate with engineering, ML, and data teams to deliver capabilities, manage backlogs, and drive cross-functional programs in a hybrid work model.

The role requires 5+ years of PM experience in technical settings, strong analytical skills, and ability to translate complex requirements into clear user stories and technical specs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of product management experience, preferably in technical or platform-focused roles.
• Experience working with engineering teams in an Agile development environment.
• Experience supporting technical roadmaps, managing backlogs, and coordinating cross-functional initiatives.
• Ability to develop technical specifications and evaluate code, data contracts, and system tradeoffs.
• Working knowledge of systems architecture, APIs, cloud platforms, and system integrations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and execute within an established product strategy.

Responsibilities

• Support platform roadmaps, including feature definition, prioritization, sequencing, and delivery.
• Translate business and technical requirements into user stories, acceptance criteria, and technical specifications.
• Define requirements for data pipelines, decisioning policies, experiments, lead allocation, logging, data contracts, and SLAs.
• Partner with engineering, ML, and data teams to plan and deliver platform capabilities.
• Manage product backlogs and coordinate Agile activities, including sprint planning, refinement, and releases.
• Collaborate with senior product managers to evaluate technical tradeoffs, dependencies, and risks.
• Support platform governance, documentation, versioning, approvals, and compliance processes.
• Monitor platform performance, reliability, and adoption through KPIs, SLOs, and operational metrics.
• Analyze data and stakeholder feedback to identify opportunities for optimization.
• Support platform enhancements, integrations, migrations, and technical improvements.
• Communicate progress, risks, and outcomes to cross-functional stakeholders.

Skills

Product management

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree (CS/Engineering/Business)

Tools

APIs

Cloud platforms

Data integrations

Job description

Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them. Chart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom. Empower Yourself.

What You Will Do

• Support platform roadmaps, including feature definition, prioritization, sequencing, and delivery
• Translate business and technical requirements into user stories, acceptance criteria, and technical specifications
• Define requirements for data pipelines, decisioning policies, experiments, lead allocation, logging, data contracts, and service-level agreements (SLAs)
• Partner with engineering, machine learning (ML), and data teams to plan and deliver platform capabilities
• Manage product backlogs and coordinate Agile activities, including sprint planning, refinement, and releases
• Collaborate with senior product managers to evaluate technical tradeoffs, dependencies, and risks
• Support platform governance, documentation, versioning, approvals, and compliance processes
• Monitor platform performance, reliability, and adoption through key performance indicators (KPIs), service-level objectives (SLOs), and operational metrics
• Analyze data and stakeholder feedback to identify opportunities for optimization
• Support platform enhancements, integrations, migrations, and technical improvements
• Communicate progress, risks, and outcomes to cross-functional stakeholders

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field
• 5+ years of product management experience, preferably in technical or platform-focused roles
• Experience working with engineering teams in an Agile development environment
• Experience supporting technical roadmaps, managing backlogs, and coordinating cross-functional initiatives
• Ability to develop technical specifications and evaluate code, data contracts, and system tradeoffs
• Working knowledge of systems architecture, APIs, cloud platforms, and system integrations
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and execute within an established product strategy

What Will Set You Apart

• Experience with generative AI, machine learning, decisioning, personalization, or data platforms
• Familiarity with data pipelines, experimentation methodologies, A/B testing, and event logging
• Experience supporting cloud-based platforms, system integrations, or modernization initiatives
• Knowledge of platform governance, SLAs, SLOs, and performance monitoring
• Ability to quickly develop technical expertise and take on increasing product ownership

***Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.***

What we offer you

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
• Generous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
• Paid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar year
• Leave of absence programs – including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
• Business Resource Groups (BRGs) – BRGs facilitate inclusion and collaboration across our business internally and throughout the communities where we live, work and play. BRGs are open to all.

Base Salary Range $105,700.00 - $149,275.00

Equal opportunity employer Drug-free workplace We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age (40 and over), race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.

For remote and hybrid positions you will be required to provide reliable high-speed internet with a wired connection as well as a place in your home to work with limited disruption. You must have reliable connectivity from an internet service provider that is fiber, cable or DSL internet. Other necessary computer equipment, will be provided. You may be required to work in the office if you do not have an adequate home work environment and the required internet connection.

Job Posting End Date at 12:01 am on: 10-13-2026

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