Product Manager
Product manager job in Cedar Rapids, IA
GreatAmerica Financial Services is a highly successful entrepreneurial company providing equipment financing to businesses across the United States. Our exemplary customer service, our principle-centered business philosophy and our team-based operating approach are key to our success and growth.
We Are Looking to Add a Key Member to our Product Delivery Team!
As a member of the Product Management team, the Product Manager manages the end-to-end product life cycle of a single product or feature set. This role will collaborate with stakeholders and agile teams to provide execution and implementation of the product strategy roadmap. This role is critical in acting as the voice of the customer to understand the customer pain points, feature new opportunity and showcase product and to go to market strategies.
As a Product Manager, you will:
1. Product Strategy & Roadmap
Define product outcomes and Objectives and Key Results (OKRs), break down work into actionable steps to facilitate product discovery, design, development, and delivery.
Manage an end-to-end product lifecycle by implementing a Now, Next, and Later framework that captures a rolling 12-month product roadmap.
Stay abreast of industry trends, competitive landscape changes, recommend new technological trends, and innovative products/features to the teams.
2. Stakeholder Management & Collaboration
Partner with key stakeholders to identify and prioritize new features and enhancements and record them in Jira.
Influence product decisions by providing consultation and direction to stakeholders.
Manage a room with various stakeholders and drive ROI discussions to justify work.
3. Product Discovery & Customer Insights
Identify, analyze, and interpret new requests using various kinds of techniques to meet customer and internal stakeholder needs and requirements.
Talk to customers to understand pain points, new feature opportunities, showcase product capabilities, and go-to-market strategies.
Acts as the voice of the customer.
4. Design & Prototyping
Work with various partners to create screen prototypes/wireframes, gather feedback, and adjust to optimize performance.
5. Agile Delivery & Backlog Management
Work with the Agile Development Team and Scrum Master, lead backlog planning and grooming, and support Release planning.
Maintain the sprint backlog: refine, estimate, and prioritize work.
Collaborate with BSAs, developers, testers, and UX to clarify requirements.
Participate in daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
Use tools such as AHA, ProductBoard, or Jira Aligned to manage product backlog.
To be successful in this role you will need:
Can do attitude! High energy, self-motivated, & strategic thinker
Strong customer centricity to implement strategies and techniques used to ensure that customers and internal business partners have a positive experience with GreatAmerica products and services at every touch point.
Ability to anticipate shifting market priorities, internal and external customer needs in a manner that consistently adds value.
Ability to deep dive and lead complex product discovery, requirements gathering & design sessions.
Ability to plan and sequence work that captures dependencies and synchronizes resources to achieve business results using key performance indicators.
Strong presentation & communication skills (verbal and written).
Passion for learning about new technologies and identifying ways to drive innovation.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related disciplines.
Experience
4+ years of experience as a product manager/owner.
Experience in the financial services or banking industry is a plus.
Experience with Agile and/or SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) in a product owner role
Track record of creative and strong problem-solving and ability to thrive in a cross-functional and virtual environment.
Computer Skills
Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite
Sharing rewards is an integral part of our culture. We believe in the value of hard work and reward our employees beyond the paycheck. Our total rewards package is based on eligibility and includes:
Financial Benefits
Competitive Compensation
Monthly Bonuses for Eligible Employees
401(k) and Company Match
Annual Profit Sharing
Paid Time Off
Health, Wellbeing, and Family Planning Benefits
Paid Vacation - starting at 80 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
Paid Sick Days - Ten (10) per year with a conversion option for unused time.
Ten (10) Paid Holidays per year
Gym Reimbursement
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short-Term and Long Term Disability
Company Paid Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
Employee Assistance Program
Parental Leave
Education and Career Planning Benefits
Tuition Assistance
Networking Opportunities
Leadership Development Opportunities
Perks
Paid Parking
Service Awards
Hybrid work arrangements
Business casual environment
A strong organizational culture focused on our greatest asset: you!
If your experience aligns closely, please apply. We value diverse backgrounds and adding new perspectives. We encourage you to apply if you can make a strong impact in this role at *****************************
Please note, 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.
Auto-ApplyProduct Manager
Product manager job in Cedar Rapids, IA
Senior Product Manager / Product Manager Hybrid: ~50% remote / ~50% in office (alternating weekly schedule) Travel: 25-40% Compensation: $80,000-$120,000 base (depending on experience) Be Part of Building Something New We are seeking an experienced Product Manager where you will have the opportunity to help shape a new department from the ground up. As our company shifts from traditional delivery models toward a product-centric operating model, we're standing up a new department focused on building customer-centric, data-driven digital products that will be foundational to our future.
If you're energized by ambiguity, inspired by cross-functional collaboration, and passionate about using customer insights and strategy to influence outcomes at scale, this role offers the chance to make a visible, enterprise-level impact.
We welcome both senior-level talent (7+ years) ready to lead product strategy across multiple initiatives, and mid-level product managers (4+ years) ready to stretch into greater ownership and leadership responsibilities.
What You'll Do
Drive Product Strategy & Vision
Lead and influence cross-product roadmaps aligned to business goals and measurable outcomes.
Shape the future-state product vision and use it to guide prioritization and execution.
Stay ahead of industry trends, competitive movements, and emerging technologies.
Use data to measure product adoption, customer value, and ROI.
Lead Through Influence
Partner with product managers to ensure clarity on requirements, customer value, and prioritization.
Promote consistency in backlog management, value-driven decision-making, and cross-team alignment.
Represent product ownership in PI planning, steering committees, portfolio syncs, and executive forums.
Translate complex concepts for non-technical audiences and educate teams across the organization.
Serve as the final decision-maker for feature priorities within your product domain.
Champion Product Discovery & Customer Insights
Work directly with customers and stakeholders to understand pain points and opportunities.
Lead end-to-end customer journeys and roadmap execution for multiple products.
Ensure cross-product work is defined, designed, delivered, and communicated effectively.
Guide Agile Delivery
Represent the product in cross-functional ceremonies and demos.
Use tools like Aha!, ProductBoard, or Jira Align to manage a clear and actionable backlog.
Balance trade-offs between business value, technical debt, and delivery speed.
What You Bring
We're looking for individuals who demonstrate strong business acumen, curiosity, and an ability to thrive in a fast-evolving environment.
Required Experience
Senior Level: 7+ years as a product manager/owner
Mid Level: 4+ years as a product manager/owner
Experience working in Agile or SAFe environments
Proven ability to influence leadership and drive decision-making
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to navigate ambiguity
Experience in financial services or banking is a plus
Skills That Enable Success
Customer-centric mindset with the ability to turn insights into scalable solutions
Strong communication and presentation skills
Ability to lead complex discovery, requirements, and design sessions
Strategic thinking and a proactive, high-energy approach
Ability to partner across teams and at all levels of leadership
Technical aptitude and a desire to bring forward new technologies and innovation
Education
Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field
Why Join Us?
Influence the future. You'll play a meaningful role in building our product organization and shaping enterprise strategy.
Grow with a modern product team. Work across multiple products, gain exposure to executive leadership, and drive decisions that matter.
Hybrid flexibility. Enjoy a balanced schedule of in-office collaboration and remote productivity (2 days in office one week / 3 days the next).
Competitive compensation. Salary range of $80,000-$120,000 based on experience (mid vs. senior).
Impact at scale. Your work will help transform how we build, deliver, and support products that serve customers and internal partners across the organization.
We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Auto-ApplySenior Product Manager
Product manager job in Cedar Rapids, IA
Job Description
Hibu is seeking a Senior Product Manager on the Digital Product Team to focus on Core Client Experiences. This role will play a critical part in shaping & implementing strategic decisions for how Hibu clients recognize value from our solution, with an emphasis on developing digital experiences for Hibu customers across web and mobile platforms ensuring they can complete immediate jobs to be done and putting them on a path for lifetime growth. This role will enhance customer lead analysis tools and identify customer journey moments to help customers save time and realize value. The role will also own the third party integration roadmap and will define opportunities to use AI to enhance Hibu's client facing tools.
The Senior Product Manager is responsible for managing or participating in product implementation and enhancement projects across multiple Hibu products and services, coordinating closely with Hibu's Tech and Ops teams, and with vendors and partners on customization, integration and feature development needed. The Senior Product Manager is also responsible for data analysis across Hibu's products and services, to track trends, uncover insights, and provide information to Marketing, Go To Market and Training teams for use in marketing collateral and case studies.
Primary Responsibilities:
Define product features and functionality requirements (business, technical and operational) to meet market needs and achieve Hibu's strategic and commercial goals
Defines integration and interoperability requirements (APIs, SDKs, partner enablement) aligned with Hibu's ecosystem strategy and product goals
Develop a deep understanding of client needs and intent to suggest new opportunities to enhance client value
Work with lines of business to understand value drivers for their customers
Leverage experimentation platforms to test and iterate on potential experiences, validate the journey map and increase customer value over time
Work with Hibu's Tech and Ops teams and our partners and vendors to translate business, technical and operational requirements into system enhancements and integration requirements
Work as part of an Agile product development team and process (manage feature backlogs, etc.)
Work with Development, QA, IT and other parallel organizations to complete and deploy Product Releases
Work with Go To Market, Sales Training, Marketing and Sales to launch Product Releases commercially
Communicate regularly with other Product team members to ensure enhancements and releases fit seamlessly with other Hibu Products.
Work with Business Intelligence to build and enhance reporting for Solutions and Product specific churn.
Collect and analyze data from Hibu's products to identify trends, insights and opportunities which can help drive our Product roadmaps and be used by Hibu's Marketing, GTM and Sales and Operations Training teams to develop collateral and case studies and/or empower teams
Investigate vendor and partner issues related to API calls, webhooks and/or data transfer or retrieval issues
Monitor the digital marketing landscape to keep abreast of new technologies and capabilities regarding digital marketing, and inform Hibu's strategic and tactical product roadmaps. Attend industry webinars, conferences and similar events as needed
Business Relationships:
Work with vendors and partners to define and implement new features and capabilities for Hibu's Digital products, and to manage integrations with Hibu's systems.
Work with Hibu's Tech and Operations teams to define and implement new products, features and capabilities for Hibu's Digital Products
Work with Hibu's Marketing, Go To Market and Training teams to leverage data, trends and insights from across Hibu's Products and Solutions to arm them and make them more effective
Competencies/Critical Skills:
Understanding of digital marketing markets, trends and technology
Experience with complex API integrations between systems
Experience in an Agile product development environment and related processes (2+ years)
Experience in data analysis, experimentation tools and the use of tools such as PowerBI
Familiarity with the marketing needs of local businesses
Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences from engineers to executives
Strong communication and presentation skills using Office or compatible products
Familiarity with Sales Force or other similar CRM system
Experience building AI into software or using AI during the course of building software
Experience using Jira/Atlassian suite of tools (or similar) as part of the product management process
Experience, Qualifications and Requirements Required/Preferred
Bachelors degree in technical field or business Required
5+ years in a Technology Industry (Internet, Online Media, Digital Marketing, etc.) Required
5+ years in a Product Management or Technical Management/Process Role Required
Experience with Agile product development Required
Experience using Jira/Atlassian suite of tools (or similar) as part of the product management process Required
Experience with Online and/or Mobile Advertising Preferred
Leadership experience in a Matrix organization (indirect team management) Preferred
Experience using AI for business efficiency gains Preferred
Experience building AI into software or using AI during the course of building software Preferred
Experience in developing web and mobile experiences Preferred
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NOTE: Hibu is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and consistent with applicable law, provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in completing our job application process. If you need reasonable accommodation and/or are having difficulty completing our online application process due to a disability you may use the following email address
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Senior Manager, Product Development
Product manager job in Cedar Rapids, IA
Job Family Product and Propositioning Marketing About Us At Transamerica, hard work, innovative thinking, and personal accountability are qualities we honor and reward. We understand the potential of leveraging the talents of a diverse workforce. We embrace an environment where employees enjoy a balance between their careers, families, communities, and personal interests.
Ultimately, we appreciate the uniqueness of a company where talented professionals work collaboratively in a positive environment - one focused on helping people look forward and plan for the best life possible while providing tools and solutions that make it easier to get there.
Who We Are
We believe everyone deserves to live their best life. More than a century ago, we were among the first financial services companies in America to serve everyday people from all walks of life.
Today, we're part of an international holding company, with millions of customers and thousands of employees worldwide. Our insurance, retirement, and investment solutions help people make the most of what's important to them.
We're empowered by a vast agent network covering North America, with diversity to match. Together with our nonprofit research institute and foundation, we tune in, step up, and are a force for good - for our customers and the communities where we live, work, and play. United in our purpose, we help people create the financial freedom to live life on their terms.
What We Do
Transamerica is organized into three distinct businesses. These include 1) World Financial Group, including Transamerica Financial Advisors, 2) Protection Solutions and Savings & Investments, comprised of life insurance, annuities, employee benefits, retirement plans, and Transamerica Investment Solutions, and 3) Financial Assets, which includes legacy blocks of long term care, universal life, and variable and fixed annuities. These are supported by Transamerica Corporate, which includes Finance, People and Places, General Counsel, Risk, Internal Audit, Strategy and Development, and Corporate Affairs, which covers Communications, Brand, and Government and Policy Affairs.
Transamerica employs nearly 7,000 people. It's part of Aegon, an integrated, diversified, international financial services group serving approximately 23.9 million customers worldwide.* For more information, visit transamerica.com.
Summary
As part of the Transamerica Annuity Product Development team, this role supports the development of annuity products and underlying investment options. Aligns the needs of the investor, distribution partner and shareholder to deliver meaningful solutions at a reasonable price.
Responsibilities:
* Model cashflows of existing and new annuity product concepts and create illustrative materials to facilitate understanding across audiences ranging from project execution teams to senior executives
* Conduct advisor and customer feedback and input sessions to help ascertain the needs of investors and financial advisors
* Ideate and develop annuity products and product features that meet the needs of investors and financial advisors or that better align with the financial aspirations of Transamerica
* Perform regular and ad-hoc analysis comparing performance of various products and product features across targeted competition and broad market segments
* Perform analysis of product line financial performance and market positioning; determine key drivers and communicate conclusions to business partners.
* Generate solutions based on product line analysis; develop innovative solutions in partnership with key stakeholders (e.g. Legal, Pricing, Sales) that improve outcomes for the company and customers.
* Conduct cost benefit analysis; defend financial and strategic viability of potential product solutions.
* Educate a diverse range of audiences on Transamerica products and solutions.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in business, economics or related discipline, or equivalent insurance/finance industry experience.
* Ten years of experience in the insurance/finance industry
* Proficient knowledge of insurance products and financial concepts, preferably related to annuities, retirement and investments.
* Experience related to product development, market research or consumer testing.
* Analytical and problem-solving skills to gather, analyze and model financial data or products.
* Communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate and build consensus with business partners and stakeholders.
* Presentation skills to communicate complex proposals to a wide range of audiences.
* Proficiency using MS Office tools.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Relevant experience in investments, actuarial and/or marketing roles.
* Relevant experience with programming, visualization and/or CRM systems.
Working Conditions:
* Hybrid (Tuesday - Thursday)
* Occasional travel to meet with stakeholders.
The Salary for this position generally ranges between $122,000 - $150,000 annually. Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.
Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company's discretion.
This is not a contract of employment nor for any specific job responsibilities. The Company may change, add to, remove, or revoke the terms of this job description at its discretion. Managers may assign other duties and responsibilities as needed. In the event an employee or applicant requests or requires an accommodation in order to perform job functions, the applicable HR Business Partner should be contacted to evaluate the accommodation request.
What We Offer
For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees.
Compensation Benefits
* Competitive Pay
* Bonus for Eligible Employees
Benefits Package
* Pension Plan
* 401k Match
* Employee Stock Purchase Plan
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Disability Insurance
* Medical Insurance
* Dental Insurance
* Vision Insurance
* Employee Discounts
* Career Training & Development Opportunities
Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits
* Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
* Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).
* Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
* Parental Leave - fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.
* Adoption Assistance
* Employee Assistance Program
* College Coach Program
* Back-Up Care Program
* PTO for Volunteer Hours
* Employee Matching Gifts Program
* Employee Resource Groups
* Inclusion and Diversity Programs
* Employee Recognition Program
* Referral Bonus Programs
Inclusion & Diversity
We believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a work environment filled with exceptional individuals. We're thrilled to have been recognized for our efforts through the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, Dave Thomas Adoption Friendly Advocate, and several Seramount lists, including the Inclusion Index, 100 Best Companies for Working Parents, Best Companies for Dads, and Top 75 Companies for Executive Women.
To foster a culture of inclusivity throughout our workforce, workplace, and marketplace, Transamerica offers a wide range of diversity and inclusion programs. This includes our company-sponsored, employee-driven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are formed around a shared interest or a common characteristic of diversity. ERGs are open to all employees. They provide a supportive environment to help us better appreciate our similarities and differences and understand how they benefit us all.
Giving Back
We believe our responsibilities extend beyond our corporate walls. That's why we created the Aegon Transamerica Foundation in 1994. Through a mix of financial grants and the volunteer efforts of our employees, the foundation supports nonprofit organizations focused on the things that matter most to our people in the communities where we live and work.
Transamerica's Parent Company
Aegon acquired the Transamerica business in 1999. Since its start in 1844, Aegon has grown into an international company serving more than 23.9 million people across the globe.* It offers investment, protection, and retirement solutions, always with a clear purpose: Helping people live their best lives. As a leading global investor and employer, the company seeks to have a positive impact by addressing critical environmental and societal issues, with a focus on climate change and inclusion and diversity.
* As of December 31, 2023
Auto-ApplyNew Product Introduction (NPI) Manager - Precision Strike
Product manager job in Cedar Rapids, IA
Join Our Team: At BAE Systems, we are committed to protecting those who protect us. Our Precision Strike (PS) team in Cedar Rapids, IA this at the forefront of this crucial mission and delivers cutting-edge navigation and guidance solutions, custom microelectronics, and high-volume CCAs and electronics that enable our customers to achieve their missions.
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced NPI Manager to lead the introduction of new products and solutions that drive mission success. As an NPI Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring seamless transitions from design concept to initial production, leading a team of Operations Program Managers (OPMs) to drive efficiency, reliability, and quality in our products.
Key Responsibilities:
+ Lead, coach, and develop a team of OPMs responsible for executing programs from concept through initial production
+ Set clear performance expectations, provide regular coaching and feedback, and support career development for team members
+ Promote a culture of trust, accountability, and operational excellence
+ Ensure adequate resourcing; manage staffing plans and succession planning
+ Ensure timely execution of key operational deliverables, such as:Manufacturing readiness Sourcing strategies Risk management
+ Partner with design engineering to ensure early operations engagement to maximize producibility
+ Identify opportunities for process improvements, implementing changes to enhance efficiency, quality, and reliability
+ Manage risks associated with NPI projects, ensuring minimal impact on product launches
+ Partner with US Defense sites to implement NSS Best Practices
This is a first shift position working Monday-Friday
Preferred Experience:
+ Deep understanding of product development processes, program lifecycle management, and manufacturing readiness
+ Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills
Requirements:
+ Experience in leading and developing high-performing teams
+ Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
+ Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field
+ Minimum 5 years of experience in product development, launch planning, or related field
+ Strong project management and communication skills with experience using project management tools and methodologies
What We Offer:
+ Opportunity to lead a team of OPMs and drive operational excellence
+ Collaborative and supportive work environment
+ Professional growth and development opportunities
If you're a motivated and experienced professional looking to take on a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!
**Required Education, Experience, & Skills**
+ Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
+ Minimum 5 years of experience in Operations or Engineering
+ Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance
+ Proven track record of delivering results in complex environments
+ Experience in leading and developing high-performing teams
+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
+ Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
**Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills**
+ Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
+ Exhibit sound interpersonal skills involving interfacing, coordinating and negotiating with company personnel
+ Utilize computer skills to prepare appropriate reports and documents in Microsoft Office
+ Make decisions using sound judgement while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations
+ Develop/demonstrate research and presentation skills
+ Ability to prioritize and multitask
+ Excellent organizational and follow through skills
+ Detail oriented
+ Ability to perform price analyses
+ Solid knowledge of DoD contracting
**Pay Information**
Full-Time Salary Range: $133333 - $226667
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
**New Product Introduction (NPI) Manager - Precision Strike**
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Tech Lead, Web Core Product & Chrome Extension - Cedar Rapids, USA
Product manager job in Cedar Rapids, IA
The mission of Speechify is to make sure that reading is never a barrier to learning.
Over 50 million people use Speechify's text-to-speech products to turn whatever they're reading - PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, websites - into audio, so they can read faster, read more, and remember more. Speechify's text-to-speech reading products include its iOS app, Android App, Mac App, Chrome Extension, and Web App. Google recently named Speechify the Chrome Extension of the Year and Apple named Speechify its App of the Day.
Today, nearly 200 people around the globe work on Speechify in a 100% distributed setting - Speechify has no office. These include frontend and backend engineers, AI research scientists, and others from Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, leading PhD programs like Stanford, high growth startups like Stripe, Vercel, Bolt, and many founders of their own companies.
This is a key role and ideal for someone who thinks strategically, enjoys fast-paced environments, passionate about making product decisions, and has experience building great user experiences that delight users.
We are a flat organization that allows anyone to become a leader by showing excellent technical skills and delivering results consistently and fast. Work ethic, solid communication skills, and obsession with winning are paramount.
Our interview process involves several technical interviews and we aim to complete them within 1 week.
What You'll Do
Actively ship production code to the web products
Work closely with your dedicated product team
Participate in product discussions to shape the product roadmap
Have the opportunity to work on new and exciting features that will impact millions of lives
An Ideal Candidate Should Have
Experience. You've built and ship products that have scaled to thousands or millions of users
Customer obsession. You are passionate about the field and have the desire to build high quality product that serves customer needs
Speed. You work quickly to generate ideas and know how to decide which things can ship now and what things need time
Focus. We're a high-growth startup with a busy, remote team. You know how and when to engage or be heads down
Collaboration. You know how to inspire, play, and negotiate with opinionated designers, marketers, and PMs
Tech Stack: Vanilla JS, ReactJS, Redux, Firebase, Typescript
What We Offer
A fast-growing environment where you can help shape the culture
An entrepreneurial crew that supports risk, intuition, and hustle
A hands-off approach so you can focus and do your best work
The opportunity to make an impact in a transformative industry
A competitive salary, a collegiate atmosphere, and a commitment to building a great asynchronous culture
The United States Based Salary range for this role is: 140,000-200,000 USD/Year + Bonus + Stock depending on experience
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Speechify is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Speechify does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Auto-ApplyProduct Owner
Product manager job in Cedar Rapids, IA
Job Family
Agile Leadership
About Us
At Transamerica, hard work, innovative thinking, and personal accountability are qualities we honor and reward. We understand the potential of leveraging the talents of a diverse workforce. We embrace an environment where employees enjoy a balance between their careers, families, communities, and personal interests.
Ultimately, we appreciate the uniqueness of a company where talented professionals work collaboratively in a positive environment - one focused on helping people look forward and plan for the best life possible while providing tools and solutions that make it easier to get there.
Who We Are
We believe everyone deserves to live their best life. More than a century ago, we were among the first financial services companies in America to serve everyday people from all walks of life.
Today, we're part of an international holding company, with millions of customers and thousands of employees worldwide. Our insurance, retirement, and investment solutions help people make the most of what's important to them.
We're
What We Do
Transamerica is organized into three distinct businesses. These include 1) World Financial Group, including Transamerica Financial Advisors, 2) Protection Solutions and Savings & Investments, comprised of life insurance, annuities, employee benefits, retirement plans, and Transamerica Investment Solutions, and 3) Financial Assets, which includes legacy blocks of long term care, universal life, and variable and fixed annuities. These are supported by Transamerica Corporate, which includes Finance, People and Places, General Counsel, Risk, Internal Audit, Strategy and Development, and Corporate Affairs, which covers Communications, Brand, and Government and Policy Affairs.
Transamerica employs nearly 7,000 people. It's part of Aegon, an integrated, diversified, international financial services group serving approximately 23.9 million customers worldwide.* For more information, visit transamerica.com.
Summary
The Product Owner (PO) develops and communicates their product's vision to be fulfilled by their agile team(s). The PO is the team's key stakeholder who serves as proxy for the customer, both internal and external, and effectively engages other stakeholders, including other POs, to define and prioritize deliverables for their agile teams. The PO has a significant role in quality control and is empowered to accept work as done. The PO is dedicated to fulfilling these responsibilities and participates in one or two agile teams. The PO works closely with the team to align around objectives, incentives, and culture, and also engages critical stakeholders and customers to inform their product's vision and backlog as a means to help the organization achieve business agility.
Responsibilities
Research and evaluate market-based and customer-inspired insights that inform the product's vision and comprehensive strategy planning.
Provide vision and serve as a champion of customer perspectives to the Agile team in the form of clearly written epics, themes and user stories each with clear acceptance criteria in collaboration with the team. Help the team make business trade-offs between near term and longer term product goals. Provide leadership to make the hard calls on scope and competing priorities while realistically manage stakeholder demands
Establish and prioritize the product roadmap and its backlog in collaboration with the team.
Collaborate proactively in ceremonies with UI/UX team, product scrum team, and other product owners to maintain the product roadmap, business outcomes, and goals.
Lead regular backlog refinement workshops to help estimate relative feature value and update delivery forecasts to aid prioritization, minimize oversubscription of delivery teams and manage stakeholder expectations.
Ensure product aligns with company strategy and broader product strategies through regular communication with customers, stakeholders and product management. Coordinate with the Scrum Master to facilitate short feedback loops between delivery teams and stakeholders through frequent deliveries and sharing of lessons learned.
Engage in scaled agile practices and coordinate with other Product owners (as needed) to promote cross-team alignment around product roadmaps and dependencies.
Lead product release planning with technical and business stakeholders and set expectation for delivery of new functionalities.
Participate in system demos at the end of the iteration and provide story/feature acceptance per the pre-agreed “Definition of Done” criteria.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, or experience work in a related field.
Solid understanding of the product lifecycle.
In-depth experience with agile methodologies, technical understanding of products, and up-to-date on industry standards and best practices
Comfortable working with multiple teams, in-house and remote
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Accurate and precise attention to detail.
Able to build strong interpersonal relationships with business analysts, UI/UX team, leadership, senior management, and internal and external stakeholders
Experience with JIRA, or a similar agile product management toolset.
Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office Suite; working knowledge of software development.
Preferred Qualifications
Two years of related work experience.
Product Owner certification (e.g. CSPO, SAFe POPM)
Track record of continued and recent education in agile, including training, conferences, user groups and self-study
Knowledge of approaches discussed in the agile space: XP, Kanban, SAFe, LeSS, Crystal, FDD, etc.
Experience as a collaborative leader.
Working Conditions
Hybrid Office Environment
Compensation
The Salary for this position generally ranges between $102,000 - $130,000 annually.
Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including
qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.
Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company's discretion.
Applicants must possess legal authorization to work for our company in the U.S. without the need for immigration, sponsorship or otherwise serving as an employer of record for immigration employment purposes. At this time, this role is not eligible for immigration-related employment authorization sponsorship.
This is not a contract of employment nor for any specific job responsibilities. The Company may change, add to, remove, or revoke the terms of this job description at its discretion. Managers may assign other duties and responsibilities as needed. In the event an employee or applicant requests or requires an accommodation to perform job functions, the applicable HR Business Partner should be contacted to evaluate the accommodation request.
What We Offer
For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees.
Compensation Benefits
Competitive Pay
Bonus for Eligible Employees
Benefits Package
Pension Plan
401k Match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Disability Insurance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee Discounts
Career Training & Development Opportunities
Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits
Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).
Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
Parental Leave - fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.
Adoption Assistance
Employee Assistance Program
College Coach Program
Back-Up Care Program
PTO for Volunteer Hours
Employee Matching Gifts Program
Employee Resource Groups
Inclusion and Diversity Programs
Employee Recognition Program
Referral Bonus Programs
Inclusion & Diversity
We believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a work environment filled with exceptional individuals. We're thrilled to have been recognized for our efforts through the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, Dave Thomas Adoption Friendly Advocate, and several Seramount lists, including the Inclusion Index, 100 Best Companies for Working Parents, Best Companies for Dads, and Top 75 Companies for Executive Women.
To foster a culture of inclusivity throughout our workforce, workplace, and marketplace, Transamerica offers a wide range of diversity and inclusion programs. This includes our company-sponsored, employee-driven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are formed around a shared interest or a common characteristic of diversity. ERGs are open to all employees. They provide a supportive environment to help us better appreciate our similarities and differences and understand how they benefit us all.
Giving Back
We believe our responsibilities extend beyond our corporate walls. That's why we created the Aegon Transamerica Foundation in 1994. Through a mix of financial grants and the volunteer efforts of our employees, the foundation supports nonprofit organizations focused on the things that matter most to our people in the communities where we live and work.
Transamerica's Parent Company
Aegon acquired the Transamerica business in 1999. Since its start in 1844, Aegon has grown into an international company serving more than 23.9 million people across the globe.* It offers investment, protection, and retirement solutions, always with a clear purpose: Helping people live their best lives. As a leading global investor and employer, the company seeks to have a positive impact by addressing critical environmental and societal issues, with a focus on climate change and inclusion and diversity.
* As of December 31, 2023
Auto-ApplyBRAND MANAGER, Commercial Brands
Product manager job in Muscatine, IA
Are you ready to champion commercial-focused animal feed brands?
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Nutrition Group is looking for a dynamic Brand Manager to lead our product lines and categories, driving success through traditional retail channels, company-owned stores, ecommerce, and dealers. As the voice of the customer and an industry expert, you'll be the go-to resource, collaborating across departments to ensure our brands shine. If you have strong leadership, team-building, and interpersonal skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact.
This role will be based in Muscatine, Iowa.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage the complete lifecycle of products and product lines. Identify opportunities to introduce new products, refresh existing ones, or retire products that are no longer viable.
Assist in defining product specifications, including performance, quality, and customer perception characteristics.
Stay informed as the subject matter expert in your category, which involves understanding key competitors, market trends, pricing strategies, SWOT analysis, and identifying the best ways to achieve success.
Work seamlessly with cross-functional partners to lead the innovation and planning process, while capitalizing on internal capabilities, market opportunities, and trends to manage and grow the category and product portfolio, including Sales, Finance, R&D, Operations, Regulatory, Legal, etc.
Act as the voice of the customer by collaborating with Sales, Nutrition, Production, Procurement, and customers to create a vision and develop a multi-year product plan.
Lead medium and long-term product planning, which includes managing new and existing product life cycles, initiating product development projects, launching line extensions, and phasing out underperforming products by analyzing market trends.
Produce forecasts and reports on overall sales trends, promotional periods, and seasonal fluctuations, while maintaining category reports related to profitability and volume. Additionally, track new product launch activities, assess the success of promotional efforts, and analyze trends by dealer and region.
Analyze and project overall profitability trends for individual lines as well as the entire category.
Work in close partnership with the Marketing Services and Sales teams to strategically plan, coordinate, and execute a range of marketing activities aimed at achieving business objectives.
Brand budget allocation and management
Assists in brand forecast and annual product plans.
Establishes and maintains agency relationships, leads connected brand planning with all partners.
All other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND/OR QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, Ag Business, Marketing, or related field. MBA is a significant plus.
Minimum 10 years of experience in Product or Brand Management roles, with a focus on brand, innovation, and product life-cycle management, is preferred.
Previous experience in the animal feed or agricultural business, particularly in commercial beef and swine, is strongly preferred.
Strong analytical & logical thinking ability
Excellent communicator in both written and oral communications
Capability to synthesize data into action plans
Ability to work cross-functionally and up and down the corporate hierarchy
Excellent use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Strong demonstrated acumen in financial understanding and sound business principles.
Strong organizational and leadership skills. Able to lead cross-functional teams.
Ability to multitask and manage multiple major projects at one time
TRAVEL EXPECTED:
+/- 15% Travel; Attendance at evening or weekend work events may be required
Digital Strategy and Analytics Manager
Product manager job in Iowa City, IA
Join UI Health Care's Marketing and Communications department as the Digital Strategy and Analytics Manager, charged with leading the creation and execution of department-wide digital and analytics strategies that inform growth, engagement, and reputation efforts across University of Iowa Health Care's audiences. This role serves as a strategic partner within the Division of Digital Products and Services within the Marketing and Communications Department.
This role is responsible for architecting frameworks and systems to measure and optimize the effectiveness of marketing campaigns, communication strategies, and the overall health of digital properties. With a focus on ROI analysis, consumer insights, and market activity, the manager ensures that actionable intelligence drives strategic planning and performance improvement across clinical, academic, research, and internal engagement missions.
Position Responsibilities:
Marketing Planning and Strategy
Lead the development and execution of digital marketing and analytics strategies aligned with UI Health Care's goals across all missions.
Architect and implement audience segmentation strategies and lifecycle engagement models for patients, students, employees, and other core audiences related to marketing and communications goals.
Oversee the creation and monitoring of digital marketing KPIs, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and campaign objectives.
Guide the partnership with service line marketing team members and agency partners in strategically developing digital marketing campaigns that exceed expectations and use digital marketing best practices across multiple channels, including email, web, and paid advertising.
Research and Analysis
Direct the gathering, synthesis, and interpretation of data from CRM systems, web analytics, campaign platforms, and internal reporting systems.
Collaborate with internal teams to develop strategies for identifying and amplifying compelling content that resonates with patients, potential patients, referring physicians, medical school alumni, medical school students, and other key audiences.
Develops regular reporting of consumer engagement and performance, with a focus on proactive reporting that impacts decision-making for marketing and communication strategies including but not limited to:
Service line marketing strategy
Carver College of Medicine communication, recruitment, and engagement strategies
Ongoing content strategy to serve all UI Health Care audiences
Overall health of our digital properties and websites
Broader regional strategies to serve growth across our missions.
In alignment with the Director of Digital Products and Services, oversee the selection and implementation of analytics and marketing platforms (CRM, web analytics, campaign reporting tools) to support decision-making across marketing, communications, and digital product initiatives.
Develops brand performance metrics to assist in the development of targeted market segmentation strategies to help meet business goals.
Frequently present data and insights with clarity and actionable direction to senior leaders.
Financial Responsibility
Oversees a fiscal year budget for this unit, while architecting and implementing project-specific budgets, monitoring actual spend vs. projections, and leading reconciliation processes.
Provides input into the overall Digital Products and Services budget
Supervision/Leadership
Oversee and mentor analytics staff and student employees, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
Advise and influence colleagues in the use of data to enhance audience understanding, campaign strategy, and engagement.
Contribute to a positive workplace environment.
Act as a key touchpoint and lead with external digital marketing vendor relationships to ensure projects and overall strategy meet internal client expectations.
Project Management
Delivers projects on time and on budget
Ability to effectively and efficiently plan and prioritize deliverables and resources working across projects
Communications/Relationship Building
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to utilize data sources to better understand and drive improved performance
Work closely with the other managers within the Digital Products and Services division to ensure their product and development teams are empowered with rich and actionable data to better guide their product roadmaps
Serve as key contact for digital and email vendors
Build relationships with HCIS, Finance, and Strategy colleagues
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in marketing, business administration, data science or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Three years of demonstrated experience utilizing research and data analysis in product marketing, brand management, consulting, and strategic marketing
Experience maximizing and analyzing CRM data
Experience in tracking digital product metrics and overall growth strategies for websites or intranet platforms
Experience with digital reporting and business intelligence tools
Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills
Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, database, and analytic tools
Demonstrated experience working effectively in a welcoming and respectful workplace environment
Desired Qualifications
Master's Degree in marketing, business administration, data science, or similar field is highly desired
High degree of creativity, energy, self-motivation, initiative
Academic Medical Center or multi-hospital system experience
Knowledge of UI and UI Health Care policies and procedures
Application Process: To be considered, applicants must upload a cover letter and resume (under the submission of relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.
Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions, contact Sharon Walther at ************************.
This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization now or in the future.
Additional Information Compensation Contact Information
Easy ApplyProduct Owner - PolicyCenter
Product manager job in Cedar Rapids, IA
UFG is currently hiring for a PolicyCenter - Product Owner who is accountable for Run-the-Business objectives within the PolicyCenter application. This role oversees all critical functionality to keep the business moving towards its objectives, such-as but not limited to: Rate & Form Updates, user issues, defects and other usability enhancements for the application. The Product Owner creates a Product roadmap and defines the strategic vision for their team driven by the overall organization vision. He/she will have a deep understanding of Commercial Insurance and building close relationships with key stakeholders across the organization like LOB Leads, Underwriting, Support and technology teams to ensure that the roadmap is aligned with overall strategy. A Product Owner manages dependencies with other team's functions while identifying, building and managing strategic partnerships across the different areas. They work closely within their team to ensure business value and user feedback is translated into new development. The Product Owner must also continually engage with customers and stakeholders on a regular basis and leverage new information to maintain and prioritize the product backlog.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Prioritize user issues, Defects, Rate & Form Updates and usability enhancements across entire Commercial Insurance portfolio.
Collaborate across multiple business and technology teams to resolve critical issues.
Facilitate the gathering of requirements, development and testing activities across PolicyCenter team.
Partner with other PolicyCenter Product Owners to ensure alignment of objectives, dependencies and deliverables.
Investigate issues as they arise and identify solutions for consideration.
Work in an extremely fast paced environment while managing multiple deliverables simultaneously.
Act as Voice of the Customer
Drive Incremental Delivery, manage product development in Agile environment, facilitating sprint planning, reviews and retrospectives.
Define the business value for the Product and support messaging, communication and customer outreach as necessary
Build Product Backlog (user stories), prioritize the backlog based on business value, and continuously keep the backlog up to date
Accept sprint results at sprint review and ensure the appropriate stakeholders are involved
Ensure team members understand the stories in the backlog and the business value they deliver
Collaborate with Tech Leads to define the technical roadmap for the Product (several sprints ahead of them)
Engage with customers and stakeholders on a regular basis to gather feedback and refine the future of the Product as a result and adjust the backlog as needed
Raise dependencies and roadblocks to Management to help resolve them if needed
Conduct/ participate in sprint ceremonies as needed and work to support the team on a daily basis
Job Specifications:
Education:
Four-year college degree preferred
Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Certified Scrum Practitioner (CSP) or Certified Scrum Coach (CSC) preferred
Employees are expected to participate in Agile training, in-house training programs, and insurance coursework throughout their careers.
Experience:
3-5+ years' experience in IT Operations, DevOps, Systems Engineering, or Technical Product Ownership
Product Management or similar work experience preferred
Experience working in an iterative delivery environment (Agile, Scrum, etc.) preferred
Experience with business analysis, requirements writing, or technical documentation preferred
Project management experience preferred
Experience in backlog development (e.g., prioritization and grooming, writing stories)
Experience with basic development and technology concepts preferred
Experience in the business domain aligned to the product backlog they are Product Owner of preferred
Experience with Atlassian products preferred (i.e. Jira, JSM, Confluence)
Knowledge, skills & abilities:
Proven knowledge of standard concepts, practices and procedures within the relevant business function
Understanding and knowledge of various internal roles (both business and technology) and how they interact with their product
Strong network and ability to influence decisions within the business function
Strong business mindset covering skills around data driven decision-making, managing up, financial impacts of decisions, and being able to say no to requests that do not align with product and company vision
Strong collaborator with cross-functional teams from tech, delivery, and business
Strong leader, team player and individual contributor
Strong communication skills with comfort in speaking with business stakeholders
Strong organizational skills managing requests from various sources and apply them to a continuously refined backlog
Effective problem solver with ability to manage and lead the team to push the solution
Strategic thinker capable of envisioning the future of the product
Passion to challenge the status quo and find new solutions, drives outside the box thinking, embraces change
Empowers others to fail, learn, and grow
Experimental mindset to drive innovation
Working Conditions:
General office environment
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Additional task and requirements may be assigned, as necessitated by business need. UFG retains the right to modify the description of this job at any time.
Global Business Manager
Product manager job in Iowa City, IA
We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for a Global Business Manager within our Sales team to help support our Work Furniture business. Our Work Furniture business brings an intense focus on the customer, innovation, world-class manufacturing capabilities, and a global footprint together to create full package solutions for the industry. We do not make furniture. We make furniture more comfortable. We need the best people on our team to support our strategy, and your work will ensure people around the world have a little more comfort in their lives.
Did you know we have been revolutionizing the sleep industry since 1883? That's right! In fact, we hold the original patent on a spiral steel coil bed spring, filed way back in 1885. Since then, we have been an industry leader in guaranteeing you get the best sleep possible. If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.
As a Global Business Manager, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing a holistic sales strategy to maintain current business and create new business opportunities with strategic key accounts. In this role, you will have the opportunity to drive strong, deep relationships with senior leaders and customers while building deep customer intimacy to satisfy customer needs.
So, what will you be doing as a Global Business Manager?
* Drive profitable sales growth within assigned accounts as well as identify new customers.
* Drive and own the business relationship for L&P WF within assigned accounts.
* Proactively pipeline new business and drive sales growth.
* Own the development of key account sales strategy and detailed plan to execute new business growth, grow current business, and creatively work to expand current portfolio of client base.
* Conduct periodic business reviews with key accounts.
* Find ways to improve profitability within assigned accounts.
* Provide input and guidance (customer insight) on new product development needs.
* Collaborate across LP and clients at all levels
Travel Requirements: 30%-day/local
To be successful in this role, you'll need:
* Bachelor's degree preferred but not required if valid experience present
* Min of 5-7 years experience as an Account Manager or comparable business experience (customer-facing roles)
* Proven track record of driving sales growth and other sales KPIs within large companies that have complex business models; often global
* Experience creating and delivering concise presentations that "tell the story" to executive-level management
* Ability to work with BU President, up to VP-level of client company (large strategic accounts)
* Experience collecting and analyzing market and industry research and applying it to the work
* Excellent strategic planning skills, critical thinking, and project management skills
* High-level, independent decision-making skills
* Strong negotiation skills
* High level of financial acumen, ability to use data to drive decision-making
* Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and ability to read a blueprint
* Manufacturing experience and knowledge a plus
What to Do Next
Now that you've had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply, be sure to create a profile, and sign up for job alerts, so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available.
Our Values
Our values speak to our shared beliefs and describe how we approach working together.
* Put People First reflects our commitment to the safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect, empathy, and belonging.
* Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth - good or bad.
* Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
* Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, explore new perspectives, and embrace change.
Our Commitment to You
We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all. Leggett & Platt is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veteran status, and more. Join us!
We welcome and encourage applications if you meet the minimum qualifications. Even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications, we'd love the opportunity to consider you.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer
For more information about how we handle your personal data in connection with our recruiting processes, please refer to the Recruiting Privacy Notice on the "Privacy Notice" tab located at **************************
Digital Strategy and Analytics Manager
Product manager job in Iowa City, IA
Join UI Health Care's Marketing and Communications department as the Digital Strategy and Analytics Manager, charged with leading the creation and execution of department-wide digital and analytics strategies that inform growth, engagement, and reputation efforts across University of Iowa Health Care's audiences. This role serves as a strategic partner within the Division of Digital Products and Services within the Marketing and Communications Department.
This role is responsible for architecting frameworks and systems to measure and optimize the effectiveness of marketing campaigns, communication strategies, and the overall health of digital properties. With a focus on ROI analysis, consumer insights, and market activity, the manager ensures that actionable intelligence drives strategic planning and performance improvement across clinical, academic, research, and internal engagement missions.
Position Responsibilities:
Marketing Planning and Strategy
* Lead the development and execution of digital marketing and analytics strategies aligned with UI Health Care's goals across all missions.
* Architect and implement audience segmentation strategies and lifecycle engagement models for patients, students, employees, and other core audiences related to marketing and communications goals.
* Oversee the creation and monitoring of digital marketing KPIs, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and campaign objectives.
* Guide the partnership with service line marketing team members and agency partners in strategically developing digital marketing campaigns that exceed expectations and use digital marketing best practices across multiple channels, including email, web, and paid advertising.
Research and Analysis
* Direct the gathering, synthesis, and interpretation of data from CRM systems, web analytics, campaign platforms, and internal reporting systems.
* Collaborate with internal teams to develop strategies for identifying and amplifying compelling content that resonates with patients, potential patients, referring physicians, medical school alumni, medical school students, and other key audiences.
* Develops regular reporting of consumer engagement and performance, with a focus on proactive reporting that impacts decision-making for marketing and communication strategies including but not limited to:
* Service line marketing strategy
* Carver College of Medicine communication, recruitment, and engagement strategies
* Ongoing content strategy to serve all UI Health Care audiences
* Overall health of our digital properties and websites
* Broader regional strategies to serve growth across our missions.
* In alignment with the Director of Digital Products and Services, oversee the selection and implementation of analytics and marketing platforms (CRM, web analytics, campaign reporting tools) to support decision-making across marketing, communications, and digital product initiatives.
* Develops brand performance metrics to assist in the development of targeted market segmentation strategies to help meet business goals.
* Frequently present data and insights with clarity and actionable direction to senior leaders.
Financial Responsibility
* Oversees a fiscal year budget for this unit, while architecting and implementing project-specific budgets, monitoring actual spend vs. projections, and leading reconciliation processes.
* Provides input into the overall Digital Products and Services budget
* Supervision/Leadership
* Oversee and mentor analytics staff and student employees, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
* Advise and influence colleagues in the use of data to enhance audience understanding, campaign strategy, and engagement.
* Contribute to a positive workplace environment.
* Act as a key touchpoint and lead with external digital marketing vendor relationships to ensure projects and overall strategy meet internal client expectations.
Project Management
* Delivers projects on time and on budget
* Ability to effectively and efficiently plan and prioritize deliverables and resources working across projects
Communications/Relationship Building
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to utilize data sources to better understand and drive improved performance
* Work closely with the other managers within the Digital Products and Services division to ensure their product and development teams are empowered with rich and actionable data to better guide their product roadmaps
* Serve as key contact for digital and email vendors
* Build relationships with HCIS, Finance, and Strategy colleagues
Required Qualifications
* Bachelor's Degree in marketing, business administration, data science or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Three years of demonstrated experience utilizing research and data analysis in product marketing, brand management, consulting, and strategic marketing
* Experience maximizing and analyzing CRM data
* Experience in tracking digital product metrics and overall growth strategies for websites or intranet platforms
* Experience with digital reporting and business intelligence tools
* Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills
* Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, database, and analytic tools
* Demonstrated experience working effectively in a welcoming and respectful workplace environment
Desired Qualifications
* Master's Degree in marketing, business administration, data science, or similar field is highly desired
* High degree of creativity, energy, self-motivation, initiative
* Academic Medical Center or multi-hospital system experience
* Knowledge of UI and UI Health Care policies and procedures
Application Process: To be considered, applicants must upload a cover letter and resume (under the submission of relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.
Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions, contact Sharon Walther at ************************.
This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization now or in the future.
Additional Information
* Classification Title: Marketing Manager
* Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
* Schedule: Full-time
Compensation
* Pay Level: 5A
Contact Information
* Organization: Healthcare
* Contact Name: Sharon Walther
* Contact Email: ************************
Easy ApplyGo-To-Market Manager
Product manager job in Muscatine, IA
HNI Corporation is a global family of brands for the workplace and home dedicated to enhancing the spaces where we live, work, and gather. We pride ourselves on fostering an environment where we make a positive impact on others, upholding our beliefs in integrity, inclusion and belonging.
Your Impact Starts the Day You Do!
What We Need:
We are looking for a Go-To-Market Manager to join our HNI Workplace Furnishings team. This role may be located at HON HQ in Muscatine, Iowa or in Boston, MA. Travel will be expected.
The Go-To-Market Manager is responsible for leading all merchandising and promotional activities to the assigned accounts, with a strategic focus on positioning HON as the preferred furniture solution across all customer-facing and internal channels. This role will collaborate with leadership to develop business performance reviews, guide marketing efforts, and execute account strategies that build long-term value. The GTM Manager will drive flawless execution between companies, develop relationships across all levels of the account, and lead initiatives that grow sales, profit, and brand preference.
What You Will Do:
* Key Account Merchandising & Brand Positioning
* Lead HON's preferred positioning in all go-to-market materials including catalogs, flyers, and promotional assets.
* Activate/Drive HON's inclusion and prominence in internal furniture merchandising efforts across verticals and segments.
* Assist with key RFP, RFI, and RFQ responses to position HON as the most preferred solution.
* Identify and insert HON into all relevant sectoral and vertical go-to-market materials.
* Key Account Promotional Strategy & Execution
* Create and manage compelling promotional events tailored to customer markets.
* Develop and execute customer sales team promotions that build mindshare and preference among sellers.
* Work hand-in-hand with customer marketing to co-develop initiatives that enhance HON brand awareness and seller engagement.
* Key Account Management & Collaboration
* Collaborate with account leadership to develop focused and consistent GTM plan to support profitable unit sales growth.
* Build strong relationships with customer leaders and activators -- exercise flexibility in approach when negotiating with the customer and HON stakeholders.
* Build and manage collaborative relationships with the broader customer and HON functional resources as needed to build marketing / manage and execute plans that enhance the brand, drive customer traffic, and deliver ROI.
* Establish programs, promotions, and incentives to support all account segments.
* Manage customer and account communication related to assortment changes, product discontinuations, price adjustments, and promotional activities.
* Champion initiatives to drive business, including content investments, sales engagement, and new programs.
* Define private label strategy for assigned account and work cross-functionally to bring new products to market.
* Collaborate with demand planning to accurately forecast on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
* Lead annual catalog review process and engage appropriate counterparts to participate in discussions.
* Maintain strong working knowledge of all assortments associated with assigned account and lead applicable discussion to drive HNI product portfolio.
* Organizational Contribution
* Participate in key account activities as appropriate to ensure the success of the organization.
What You Have:
* Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing or related field required.
* At least 3 years of relevant experience required; 5 years of experience preferred.
Auto-ApplyProduct Manager
Product manager job in Cedar Rapids, IA
Job DescriptionSenior Product Manager / Product Manager Hybrid: ~50% remote / ~50% in office (alternating weekly schedule) Travel: 25-40% Compensation: $80,000-$120,000 base (depending on experience) Be Part of Building Something New
We are seeking an experienced Product Manager where you will have the opportunity to help shape a new department from the ground up. As our company shifts from traditional delivery models toward a product-centric operating model, we're standing up a new department focused on building customer-centric, data-driven digital products that will be foundational to our future.
If you're energized by ambiguity, inspired by cross-functional collaboration, and passionate about using customer insights and strategy to influence outcomes at scale, this role offers the chance to make a visible, enterprise-level impact.
We welcome both senior-level talent (7+ years) ready to lead product strategy across multiple initiatives, and mid-level product managers (4+ years) ready to stretch into greater ownership and leadership responsibilities.
What You'll Do
Drive Product Strategy & Vision
Lead and influence cross-product roadmaps aligned to business goals and measurable outcomes.
Shape the future-state product vision and use it to guide prioritization and execution.
Stay ahead of industry trends, competitive movements, and emerging technologies.
Use data to measure product adoption, customer value, and ROI.
Lead Through Influence
Partner with product managers to ensure clarity on requirements, customer value, and prioritization.
Promote consistency in backlog management, value-driven decision-making, and cross-team alignment.
Represent product ownership in PI planning, steering committees, portfolio syncs, and executive forums.
Translate complex concepts for non-technical audiences and educate teams across the organization.
Serve as the final decision-maker for feature priorities within your product domain.
Champion Product Discovery & Customer Insights
Work directly with customers and stakeholders to understand pain points and opportunities.
Lead end-to-end customer journeys and roadmap execution for multiple products.
Ensure cross-product work is defined, designed, delivered, and communicated effectively.
Guide Agile Delivery
Represent the product in cross-functional ceremonies and demos.
Use tools like Aha!, ProductBoard, or Jira Align to manage a clear and actionable backlog.
Balance trade-offs between business value, technical debt, and delivery speed.
What You Bring
We're looking for individuals who demonstrate strong business acumen, curiosity, and an ability to thrive in a fast-evolving environment.
Required Experience
Senior Level: 7+ years as a product manager/owner
Mid Level: 4+ years as a product manager/owner
Experience working in Agile or SAFe environments
Proven ability to influence leadership and drive decision-making
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to navigate ambiguity
Experience in financial services or banking is a plus
Skills That Enable Success
Customer-centric mindset with the ability to turn insights into scalable solutions
Strong communication and presentation skills
Ability to lead complex discovery, requirements, and design sessions
Strategic thinking and a proactive, high-energy approach
Ability to partner across teams and at all levels of leadership
Technical aptitude and a desire to bring forward new technologies and innovation
Education
Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field
Why Join Us?
Influence the future. You'll play a meaningful role in building our product organization and shaping enterprise strategy.
Grow with a modern product team. Work across multiple products, gain exposure to executive leadership, and drive decisions that matter.
Hybrid flexibility. Enjoy a balanced schedule of in-office collaboration and remote productivity (2 days in office one week / 3 days the next).
Competitive compensation. Salary range of $80,000-$120,000 based on experience (mid vs. senior).
Impact at scale. Your work will help transform how we build, deliver, and support products that serve customers and internal partners across the organization.
We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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Senior Product Manager
Product manager job in Cedar Rapids, IA
Hibu is seeking a Senior Product Manager on the Digital Product Team to focus on Core Client Experiences. This role will play a critical part in shaping & implementing strategic decisions for how Hibu clients recognize value from our solution, with an emphasis on developing digital experiences for Hibu customers across web and mobile platforms ensuring they can complete immediate jobs to be done and putting them on a path for lifetime growth. This role will enhance customer lead analysis tools and identify customer journey moments to help customers save time and realize value. The role will also own the third party integration roadmap and will define opportunities to use AI to enhance Hibu's client facing tools.
The Senior Product Manager is responsible for managing or participating in product implementation and enhancement projects across multiple Hibu products and services, coordinating closely with Hibu's Tech and Ops teams, and with vendors and partners on customization, integration and feature development needed. The Senior Product Manager is also responsible for data analysis across Hibu's products and services, to track trends, uncover insights, and provide information to Marketing, Go To Market and Training teams for use in marketing collateral and case studies.
Primary Responsibilities:
Define product features and functionality requirements (business, technical and operational) to meet market needs and achieve Hibu's strategic and commercial goals
Defines integration and interoperability requirements (APIs, SDKs, partner enablement) aligned with Hibu's ecosystem strategy and product goals
Develop a deep understanding of client needs and intent to suggest new opportunities to enhance client value
Work with lines of business to understand value drivers for their customers
Leverage experimentation platforms to test and iterate on potential experiences, validate the journey map and increase customer value over time
Work with Hibu's Tech and Ops teams and our partners and vendors to translate business, technical and operational requirements into system enhancements and integration requirements
Work as part of an Agile product development team and process (manage feature backlogs, etc.)
Work with Development, QA, IT and other parallel organizations to complete and deploy Product Releases
Work with Go To Market, Sales Training, Marketing and Sales to launch Product Releases commercially
Communicate regularly with other Product team members to ensure enhancements and releases fit seamlessly with other Hibu Products.
Work with Business Intelligence to build and enhance reporting for Solutions and Product specific churn.
Collect and analyze data from Hibu's products to identify trends, insights and opportunities which can help drive our Product roadmaps and be used by Hibu's Marketing, GTM and Sales and Operations Training teams to develop collateral and case studies and/or empower teams
Investigate vendor and partner issues related to API calls, webhooks and/or data transfer or retrieval issues
Monitor the digital marketing landscape to keep abreast of new technologies and capabilities regarding digital marketing, and inform Hibu's strategic and tactical product roadmaps. Attend industry webinars, conferences and similar events as needed
Business Relationships:
Work with vendors and partners to define and implement new features and capabilities for Hibu's Digital products, and to manage integrations with Hibu's systems.
Work with Hibu's Tech and Operations teams to define and implement new products, features and capabilities for Hibu's Digital Products
Work with Hibu's Marketing, Go To Market and Training teams to leverage data, trends and insights from across Hibu's Products and Solutions to arm them and make them more effective
Competencies/Critical Skills:
Understanding of digital marketing markets, trends and technology
Experience with complex API integrations between systems
Experience in an Agile product development environment and related processes (2+ years)
Experience in data analysis, experimentation tools and the use of tools such as PowerBI
Familiarity with the marketing needs of local businesses
Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences from engineers to executives
Strong communication and presentation skills using Office or compatible products
Familiarity with Sales Force or other similar CRM system
Experience building AI into software or using AI during the course of building software
Experience using Jira/Atlassian suite of tools (or similar) as part of the product management process
Experience, Qualifications and Requirements Required/Preferred
Bachelors degree in technical field or business Required
5+ years in a Technology Industry (Internet, Online Media, Digital Marketing, etc.) Required
5+ years in a Product Management or Technical Management/Process Role Required
Experience with Agile product development Required
Experience using Jira/Atlassian suite of tools (or similar) as part of the product management process Required
Experience with Online and/or Mobile Advertising Preferred
Leadership experience in a Matrix organization (indirect team management) Preferred
Experience using AI for business efficiency gains Preferred
Experience building AI into software or using AI during the course of building software Preferred
Experience in developing web and mobile experiences Preferred
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Auto-ApplyNew Product Introduction (NPI) Manager - Precision Strike
Product manager job in Cedar Rapids, IA
Join Our Team: At BAE Systems, we are committed to protecting those who protect us. Our Precision Strike (PS) team in Cedar Rapids, IA this at the forefront of this crucial mission and delivers cutting-edge navigation and guidance solutions, custom microelectronics, and high-volume CCAs and electronics that enable our customers to achieve their missions.
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced NPI Manager to lead the introduction of new products and solutions that drive mission success. As an NPI Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring seamless transitions from design concept to initial production, leading a team of Operations Program Managers (OPMs) to drive efficiency, reliability, and quality in our products.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead, coach, and develop a team of OPMs responsible for executing programs from concept through initial production
* Set clear performance expectations, provide regular coaching and feedback, and support career development for team members
* Promote a culture of trust, accountability, and operational excellence
* Ensure adequate resourcing; manage staffing plans and succession planning
* Ensure timely execution of key operational deliverables, such as:
+ Manufacturing readiness
+ Sourcing strategies
+ Risk management
* Partner with design engineering to ensure early operations engagement to maximize producibility
* Identify opportunities for process improvements, implementing changes to enhance efficiency, quality, and reliability
* Manage risks associated with NPI projects, ensuring minimal impact on product launches
* Partner with US Defense sites to implement NSS Best Practices
This is a first shift position working Monday-Friday
Preferred Experience:
* Deep understanding of product development processes, program lifecycle management, and manufacturing readiness
* Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills
Requirements:
* Experience in leading and developing high-performing teams
* Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field
* Minimum 5 years of experience in product development, launch planning, or related field
* Strong project management and communication skills with experience using project management tools and methodologies
What We Offer:
* Opportunity to lead a team of OPMs and drive operational excellence
* Collaborative and supportive work environment
* Professional growth and development opportunities
If you're a motivated and experienced professional looking to take on a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
* Minimum 5 years of experience in Operations or Engineering
* Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance
* Proven track record of delivering results in complex environments
* Experience in leading and developing high-performing teams
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
* Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
* Exhibit sound interpersonal skills involving interfacing, coordinating and negotiating with company personnel
* Utilize computer skills to prepare appropriate reports and documents in Microsoft Office
* Make decisions using sound judgement while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations
* Develop/demonstrate research and presentation skills
* Ability to prioritize and multitask
* Excellent organizational and follow through skills
* Detail oriented
* Ability to perform price analyses
* Solid knowledge of DoD contracting
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $133333 - $226667
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Electronic Systems BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Tech Lead, Web Core Product & Chrome Extension - Cedar Rapids, USA
Product manager job in Cedar Rapids, IA
Job Description
The mission of Speechify is to make sure that reading is never a barrier to learning.
Over 50 million people use Speechify's text-to-speech products to turn whatever they're reading - PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, websites - into audio, so they can read faster, read more, and remember more. Speechify's text-to-speech reading products include its iOS app, Android App, Mac App, Chrome Extension, and Web App. Google recently named Speechify the Chrome Extension of the Year and Apple named Speechify its App of the Day.
Today, nearly 200 people around the globe work on Speechify in a 100% distributed setting - Speechify has no office. These include frontend and backend engineers, AI research scientists, and others from Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, leading PhD programs like Stanford, high growth startups like Stripe, Vercel, Bolt, and many founders of their own companies.
This is a key role and ideal for someone who thinks strategically, enjoys fast-paced environments, passionate about making product decisions, and has experience building great user experiences that delight users.
We are a flat organization that allows anyone to become a leader by showing excellent technical skills and delivering results consistently and fast. Work ethic, solid communication skills, and obsession with winning are paramount.
Our interview process involves several technical interviews and we aim to complete them within 1 week.
What You'll Do
Actively ship production code to the web products
Work closely with your dedicated product team
Participate in product discussions to shape the product roadmap
Have the opportunity to work on new and exciting features that will impact millions of lives
An Ideal Candidate Should Have
Experience. You've built and ship products that have scaled to thousands or millions of users
Customer obsession. You are passionate about the field and have the desire to build high quality product that serves customer needs
Speed. You work quickly to generate ideas and know how to decide which things can ship now and what things need time
Focus. We're a high-growth startup with a busy, remote team. You know how and when to engage or be heads down
Collaboration. You know how to inspire, play, and negotiate with opinionated designers, marketers, and PMs
Tech Stack: Vanilla JS, ReactJS, Redux, Firebase, Typescript
What We Offer
A fast-growing environment where you can help shape the culture
An entrepreneurial crew that supports risk, intuition, and hustle
A hands-off approach so you can focus and do your best work
The opportunity to make an impact in a transformative industry
A competitive salary, a collegiate atmosphere, and a commitment to building a great asynchronous culture
The United States Based Salary range for this role is: 140,000-200,000 USD/Year + Bonus + Stock depending on experience
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Tell us more about yourself and why you're interested in the role when you apply.
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Speechify is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Speechify does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
BRAND MANAGER, Lifestyle Brands
Product manager job in Muscatine, IA
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Nutrition Group is seeking a Brand Manager to oversee its lifestyle-focused animal feed brands. This role involves overseeing product lines sold through various channels, including retail, company-owned stores, ecommerce, and dealers. The Brand Manager will champion assigned products, embody the voice of the customer, and be a well-connected industry expert. Key responsibilities include monitoring market trends, supporting the Sales team, and driving competitive and profitable product development. Strong collaboration, leadership, and interpersonal skills are essential, as the Brand Manager will work cross-functionally across the company.
This role will be based in Muscatine, Iowa.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage the complete lifecycle of products and product lines. Identify opportunities to introduce new products, refresh existing ones, or retire products that are no longer viable.
Assist in defining product specifications, including performance, quality, and customer perception characteristics.
Stay informed as the subject matter expert in your category, which involves understanding key competitors, market trends, pricing strategies, SWOT analysis, and identifying the best ways to achieve success.
Work seamlessly with cross-functional partners to lead the innovation and planning process, while capitalizing on internal capabilities, market opportunities, and trends to manage and grow the category and product portfolio, including Sales, Finance, R&D, Operations, Regulatory, Legal, etc.
Act as the voice of the customer by collaborating with Sales, Nutrition, Production, Procurement, and customers to create a vision and develop a multi-year product plan.
Lead medium and long-term product planning, which includes managing new and existing product life cycles, initiating product development projects, launching line extensions, and phasing out underperforming products by analyzing market trends.
Produce forecasts and reports on overall sales trends, promotional periods, and seasonal fluctuations, while maintaining category reports related to profitability and volume. Additionally, track new product launch activities, assess the success of promotional efforts, and analyze trends by dealer and region.
Analyze and project overall profitability trends for individual lines as well as the entire category.
Work in close partnership with the Marketing Services and Sales teams to strategically plan, coordinate, and execute a range of marketing activities aimed at achieving business objectives.
Brand budget allocation and management
Assists in brand forecast and annual product plans.
Establishes and maintains agency relationships, leads connected brand planning with all partners.
All other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND/OR QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, Ag Business, Marketing, or related field. MBA is a significant plus.
Minimum 10 years of experience in Product or Brand Management roles, with a focus on brand, innovation, and product life-cycle management, is preferred.
Previous experience in the animal feed or agricultural business, particularly equine, poultry, and livestock is strongly preferred.
Strong analytical & logical thinking ability
Excellent communicator in both written and oral communications
Capability to synthesize data into action plans
Ability to work cross-functionally and up and down the corporate hierarchy
Excellent use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Strong demonstrated acumen in financial understanding and sound business principles.
Strong organizational and leadership skills. Able to lead cross-functional teams.
Ability to multitask and manage multiple major projects at one time
TRAVEL EXPECTED:
+/- 15% Travel; Attendance at evening or weekend work events may be required
Product Owner
Product manager job in Cedar Rapids, IA
Job Family Agile Leadership About Us At Transamerica, hard work, innovative thinking, and personal accountability are qualities we honor and reward. We understand the potential of leveraging the talents of a diverse workforce. We embrace an environment where employees enjoy a balance between their careers, families, communities, and personal interests.
Ultimately, we appreciate the uniqueness of a company where talented professionals work collaboratively in a positive environment - one focused on helping people look forward and plan for the best life possible while providing tools and solutions that make it easier to get there.
Who We Are
We believe everyone deserves to live their best life. More than a century ago, we were among the first financial services companies in America to serve everyday people from all walks of life.
Today, we're part of an international holding company, with millions of customers and thousands of employees worldwide. Our insurance, retirement, and investment solutions help people make the most of what's important to them.
We're empowered by a vast agent network covering North America, with diversity to match. Together with our nonprofit research institute and foundation, we tune in, step up, and are a force for good - for our customers and the communities where we live, work, and play. United in our purpose, we help people create the financial freedom to live life on their terms.
What We Do
Transamerica is organized into three distinct businesses. These include 1) World Financial Group, including Transamerica Financial Advisors, 2) Protection Solutions and Savings & Investments, comprised of life insurance, annuities, employee benefits, retirement plans, and Transamerica Investment Solutions, and 3) Financial Assets, which includes legacy blocks of long term care, universal life, and variable and fixed annuities. These are supported by Transamerica Corporate, which includes Finance, People and Places, General Counsel, Risk, Internal Audit, Strategy and Development, and Corporate Affairs, which covers Communications, Brand, and Government and Policy Affairs.
Transamerica employs nearly 7,000 people. It's part of Aegon, an integrated, diversified, international financial services group serving approximately 23.9 million customers worldwide.* For more information, visit transamerica.com.
Summary
The Product Owner (PO) develops and communicates their product's vision to be fulfilled by their agile team(s). The PO is the team's key stakeholder who serves as proxy for the customer, both internal and external, and effectively engages other stakeholders, including other POs, to define and prioritize deliverables for their agile teams. The PO has a significant role in quality control and is empowered to accept work as done. The PO is dedicated to fulfilling these responsibilities and participates in one or two agile teams. The PO works closely with the team to align around objectives, incentives, and culture, and also engages critical stakeholders and customers to inform their product's vision and backlog as a means to help the organization achieve business agility.
Responsibilities
* Research and evaluate market-based and customer-inspired insights that inform the product's vision and comprehensive strategy planning.
* Provide vision and serve as a champion of customer perspectives to the Agile team in the form of clearly written epics, themes and user stories each with clear acceptance criteria in collaboration with the team. Help the team make business trade-offs between near term and longer term product goals. Provide leadership to make the hard calls on scope and competing priorities while realistically manage stakeholder demands
* Establish and prioritize the product roadmap and its backlog in collaboration with the team.
* Collaborate proactively in ceremonies with UI/UX team, product scrum team, and other product owners to maintain the product roadmap, business outcomes, and goals.
* Lead regular backlog refinement workshops to help estimate relative feature value and update delivery forecasts to aid prioritization, minimize oversubscription of delivery teams and manage stakeholder expectations.
* Ensure product aligns with company strategy and broader product strategies through regular communication with customers, stakeholders and product management. Coordinate with the Scrum Master to facilitate short feedback loops between delivery teams and stakeholders through frequent deliveries and sharing of lessons learned.
* Engage in scaled agile practices and coordinate with other Product owners (as needed) to promote cross-team alignment around product roadmaps and dependencies.
* Lead product release planning with technical and business stakeholders and set expectation for delivery of new functionalities.
* Participate in system demos at the end of the iteration and provide story/feature acceptance per the pre-agreed "Definition of Done" criteria.
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, or experience work in a related field.
* Solid understanding of the product lifecycle.
* In-depth experience with agile methodologies, technical understanding of products, and up-to-date on industry standards and best practices
* Comfortable working with multiple teams, in-house and remote
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Accurate and precise attention to detail.
* Able to build strong interpersonal relationships with business analysts, UI/UX team, leadership, senior management, and internal and external stakeholders
* Experience with JIRA, or a similar agile product management toolset.
* Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office Suite; working knowledge of software development.
Preferred Qualifications
* Two years of related work experience.
* Product Owner certification (e.g. CSPO, SAFe POPM)
* Track record of continued and recent education in agile, including training, conferences, user groups and self-study
* Knowledge of approaches discussed in the agile space: XP, Kanban, SAFe, LeSS, Crystal, FDD, etc.
* Experience as a collaborative leader.
Working Conditions
* Hybrid Office Environment
Compensation
* The Salary for this position generally ranges between $102,000 - $130,000 annually. Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.
* Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company's discretion.
Applicants must possess legal authorization to work for our company in the U.S. without the need for immigration, sponsorship or otherwise serving as an employer of record for immigration employment purposes. At this time, this role is not eligible for immigration-related employment authorization sponsorship.
This is not a contract of employment nor for any specific job responsibilities. The Company may change, add to, remove, or revoke the terms of this job description at its discretion. Managers may assign other duties and responsibilities as needed. In the event an employee or applicant requests or requires an accommodation to perform job functions, the applicable HR Business Partner should be contacted to evaluate the accommodation request.
What We Offer
For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees.
Compensation Benefits
* Competitive Pay
* Bonus for Eligible Employees
Benefits Package
* Pension Plan
* 401k Match
* Employee Stock Purchase Plan
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Disability Insurance
* Medical Insurance
* Dental Insurance
* Vision Insurance
* Employee Discounts
* Career Training & Development Opportunities
Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits
* Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
* Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).
* Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
* Parental Leave - fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.
* Adoption Assistance
* Employee Assistance Program
* College Coach Program
* Back-Up Care Program
* PTO for Volunteer Hours
* Employee Matching Gifts Program
* Employee Resource Groups
* Inclusion and Diversity Programs
* Employee Recognition Program
* Referral Bonus Programs
Inclusion & Diversity
We believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a work environment filled with exceptional individuals. We're thrilled to have been recognized for our efforts through the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, Dave Thomas Adoption Friendly Advocate, and several Seramount lists, including the Inclusion Index, 100 Best Companies for Working Parents, Best Companies for Dads, and Top 75 Companies for Executive Women.
To foster a culture of inclusivity throughout our workforce, workplace, and marketplace, Transamerica offers a wide range of diversity and inclusion programs. This includes our company-sponsored, employee-driven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are formed around a shared interest or a common characteristic of diversity. ERGs are open to all employees. They provide a supportive environment to help us better appreciate our similarities and differences and understand how they benefit us all.
Giving Back
We believe our responsibilities extend beyond our corporate walls. That's why we created the Aegon Transamerica Foundation in 1994. Through a mix of financial grants and the volunteer efforts of our employees, the foundation supports nonprofit organizations focused on the things that matter most to our people in the communities where we live and work.
Transamerica's Parent Company
Aegon acquired the Transamerica business in 1999. Since its start in 1844, Aegon has grown into an international company serving more than 23.9 million people across the globe.* It offers investment, protection, and retirement solutions, always with a clear purpose: Helping people live their best lives. As a leading global investor and employer, the company seeks to have a positive impact by addressing critical environmental and societal issues, with a focus on climate change and inclusion and diversity.
* As of December 31, 2023
Auto-ApplyStrategic Business Planning Manager
Product manager job in Cedar Rapids, IA
Job Family
Corporate Development, Strategy and Sustainability
About Us
At Transamerica, hard work, innovative thinking, and personal accountability are qualities we honor and reward. We understand the potential of leveraging the talents of a diverse workforce. We embrace an environment where employees enjoy a balance between their careers, families, communities, and personal interests.
Ultimately, we appreciate the uniqueness of a company where talented professionals work collaboratively in a positive environment - one focused on helping people look forward and plan for the best life possible while providing tools and solutions that make it easier to get there.
Who We Are
We believe everyone deserves to live their best life. More than a century ago, we were among the first financial services companies in America to serve everyday people from all walks of life.
Today, we're part of an international holding company, with millions of customers and thousands of employees worldwide. Our insurance, retirement, and investment solutions help people make the most of what's important to them.
We're
What We Do
Transamerica is organized into three distinct businesses. These include 1) World Financial Group, including Transamerica Financial Advisors, 2) Protection Solutions and Savings & Investments, comprised of life insurance, annuities, employee benefits, retirement plans, and Transamerica Investment Solutions, and 3) Financial Assets, which includes legacy blocks of long term care, universal life, and variable and fixed annuities. These are supported by Transamerica Corporate, which includes Finance, People and Places, General Counsel, Risk, Internal Audit, Strategy and Development, and Corporate Affairs, which covers Communications, Brand, and Government and Policy Affairs.
Transamerica employs nearly 7,000 people. It's part of Aegon, an integrated, diversified, international financial services group serving approximately 23.9 million customers worldwide.* For more information, visit transamerica.com.
Summary
Work in alignment with senior leadership to ensure strategic business priorities are identified, prioritized and executed. This is a Project Management role that will support the Following Transamerica business areas: Annuity, Employee Benefits, Data & Analytics, Life, and Retirement. The individual will manage projects that introduce functionality across multiple business areas. Strong organization, communication, and relationship building will be essential in the daily activities of this role due. An experienced project manager is preferred to keep work on target related to execution timelines, budget, outcomes, etc. The applicant should be self-disciplined, driven and can organize teams around the project work.
Responsibilities:
Define and establish strategic planning processes, plans, priorities, capabilities, measures of success, etc.
Develop and/or maintain strategic roadmap and assigned strategic dashboards/tracking mechanisms.
Manage the timing of inputs/outputs that drive strategic project prioritization.
Identify integrations across the organization that impact the group.
Coordinate with strategic planning contacts across the organization (including the PMO as a key stakeholder) to develop and execute a holistic strategic planning process.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with supported groups and project teams.
Serve as the escalation point to resolve conflicts on priorities, goals, strategies, resources and key initiatives.
Create and deliver strategic presentations, story boards, etc. tailored for specific audiences.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a business-related field or equivalent experience.
Eight years of strategic planning experience in a similar environment or in a planning/consultant role.
Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization to guide in strategic planning fundamentals and plan execution.
Analytical and problem-solving skills to plan strategy, tactics and perform root cause analysis.
Presentation skills to create and deliver information to a wide audience.
Familiarity with project management tools, lifecycles, etc.
Proficiency using MS Office tools.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in a relevant field.
Insurance/financial services experience.
Supervisory/management experience.
Understanding of LEAN Six Sigma methodology.
Working Conditions:
Hybrid office environment
Moderate Travel 10 to 25%
Travel to attend strategic planning sessions.
Compensation:
The Salary for this position generally ranges between $101,000 - $110,000 annually.
Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including
qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.
Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company's discretion.
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This is not a contract of employment nor for any specific job responsibilities. The Company may change, add to, remove, or revoke the terms of this job description at its discretion. Managers may assign other duties and responsibilities as needed. In the event an employee or applicant requests or requires an accommodation in order to perform job functions, the applicable HR Business Partner should be contacted to evaluate the accommodation request.
What We Offer
For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees.
Compensation Benefits
Competitive Pay
Bonus for Eligible Employees
Benefits Package
Pension Plan
401k Match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Disability Insurance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee Discounts
Career Training & Development Opportunities
Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits
Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).
Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
Parental Leave - fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.
Adoption Assistance
Employee Assistance Program
Back-Up Care Program
PTO for Volunteer Hours
Employee Matching Gifts Program
Employee Resource Groups
Inclusion and Diversity Programs
Employee Recognition Program
Referral Bonus Programs
Inclusion & Diversity
We believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a work environment filled with exceptional individuals. We're thrilled to have been recognized for our efforts through the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, Dave Thomas Adoption Friendly Advocate, and several Seramount lists, including the Inclusion Index, 100 Best Companies for Working Parents, Best Companies for Dads, and Top 75 Companies for Executive Women.
To foster a culture of inclusivity throughout our workforce, workplace, and marketplace, Transamerica offers a wide range of diversity and inclusion programs. This includes our company-sponsored, employee-driven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are formed around a shared interest or a common characteristic of diversity. ERGs are open to all employees. They provide a supportive environment to help us better appreciate our similarities and differences and understand how they benefit us all.
Giving Back
We believe our responsibilities extend beyond our corporate walls. That's why we created the Aegon Transamerica Foundation in 1994. Through a mix of financial grants and the volunteer efforts of our employees, the foundation supports nonprofit organizations focused on the things that matter most to our people in the communities where we live and work.
Transamerica's Parent Company
Aegon acquired the Transamerica business in 1999. Since its start in 1844, Aegon has grown into an international company serving more than 23.9 million people across the globe.* It offers investment, protection, and retirement solutions, always with a clear purpose: Helping people live their best lives. As a leading global investor and employer, the company seeks to have a positive impact by addressing critical environmental and societal issues, with a focus on climate change and inclusion and diversity.
* As of December 31, 2023
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