At Jack Henry, we're more than a technology company, we're a force for good in financial services. We're redefining how community banks and credit unions connect with the people they serve. Our mission is rooted in people inspired innovation, empowering financial institutions to deliver seamless, secure, and human centered experiences. We deliver cutting-edge solutions that are paving the way for the next generation of digital banking and payments, but our true impact begins with our associates. If you're ready to help transform an industry and grow with a company that values purpose, collaboration, and excellence then we'd love to meet you.
Join us as the Senior Director of Technical ProductManagement and lead the charge in shaping the future of payments! In this pivotal role, you'll oversee our commercial and consumer payments productmanagement team, driving innovation and delivering world-class solutions that power seamless transactions. We're looking for a visionary leader with deep technical expertise and a passion for creating products that redefine the payment experience. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to make a lasting impact on the way businesses and consumers move money, this is your opportunity to lead at scale.
This is a remote position and candidates must live within approximately a 70-mile radius of our office locations in Louisville, KY; Birmingham, AL; Cedar Falls, IA; Charlotte, NC; Allen, TX; Lenexa, KS; Springfield, MO; or Monett, MO.
All positions, regardless of location, may require an onsite interview or in-person onboarding requirement to verify your identity.
What you'll be responsible for:
* Directs a comprehensive product strategy from product conception and definition through end of life. Leads creation and maintenance of the product/vision roadmap.
* Directs those involved in the design, modification and evaluation of all phases of a specific product or group of products from product definition and planning through implementation and release. Functions as a central resource with design, development, quality assurance, marketing and implementation as the software product(s) move through their lifecycle.
* Manages resources to ensure optimum efficiency and effective delivery. Collaborates with team and stakeholders to define roadmap, and release plans to achieve company strategic goals.
* Maintains, optimizes and elevates the practice of productmanagement, through best-in-class practice and training.
* Contributes technical expertise to the sales process and the development of effective marketing plans/campaigns.
* Formulates and executes long-term plans for cost/profit control.
* Works with Technical ProductManagers to develop comprehensive communication/promotion strategy, including necessary planning, activities, training and other resources associated with successfully introducing the product and features to the customer.
* Promotes use of new technologies and works with productmanagers and sales team to prepare for emerging product and industry trends.
* Makes business decisions by creating epics and stories so that teams understand product outcome objectives. Develops and maintains standards for progress visibility and the team's 'definition of done' for all tasks.
* Maintains knowledge of product offerings across the board to answer questions, decrease product friction, and encourage adoption. Recommends and advises on business and client user needs.
* Serves as a product expert to internal teams and participates in business process re-design activities, helps arrive at technical solutions, communicates product features and shares knowledge of product offerings.
* Leads business stakeholder meetings and encourages innovative ideas from stakeholders.
* May perform other job duties as assigned.
What you'll need to have:
* Minimum of 15 years of experience within Financial Services or Technology ProductManagement.
* Minimum of 7 years of leadership experience required.
* Minimum of 6 years of experience with product content development and execution, specifically to enhance end user experience.
* Strong understanding of the payments landscape and how it impacts the financial services industry.
* This role requires up to 50% travel throughout the year for meetings, trainings, and conferences.
What would be nice for you to have:
* Bachelor's degree in Communication, Business Management or similar degree or equivalent experience.
* Able to direct the control, design, modification and planning of software products.
* Able to create and implement product strategies that meet the needs of applicable industry.
* Superior knowledge of the financial industry as it relates to the product.
* Superior knowledge of development and design for products in the financial industry.
* Superior knowledge of research procedures concerning development of new technologies.
* Has a wide range of experience and able to resolve complex issues.
* Works on complex and diverse projects.
* Able to meet aggressive deadlines.
* Able to interact with and communicate well with technical associates.
* Able to use independent judgment to plan, prioritize and organize a diversified workload.
If you got this far, we hope you're feeling excited about this opportunity. Even if you don't feel you meet every single requirement on this posting, we still encourage you to apply. We're looking for passionate, driven individuals who align with our mission and can bring unique perspectives to our team.
Why Jack Henry?
At Jack Henry, we live by the motto: "Do the right thing, do whatever it takes, and have fun." It's more than a tagline, it's the foundation of our culture. We recognize that our associates are the key to our success, and we're deeply committed to their wellbeing. That's why we offer comprehensive benefits designed to support your physical, mental, and financial health so you can thrive both personally and professionally.
We're also leading the way in technology modernization, helping financial institutions evolve with speed, security, and flexibility. Our strategy focuses on delivering secure data access, mitigating fraud, and enabling seamless integration. Empowering our teams to build innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of accountholders.
Culture of Commitment
Ask our associates why they love Jack Henry, and many will tell you it is because our culture is exceptional. We do great things together. Our culture empowers us to rise to challenges, seek new opportunities, and support one another through change. It's this shared commitment that drives our success. We're proud to foster an environment where inclusion, sustainability, and community impact are more than values, they're how we operate. Visit our Corporate Sustainability site to learn more about our culture and commitment to our people, customers, community, environment, and shareholders.
Equal Employment Opportunity
At Jack Henry, we know we are better together. We value, respect, and protect the uniqueness each of us brings. Innovation flourishes by including all voices and makes our business - and our society - stronger. Jack Henry is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, performance management, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, education, training, social, and recreational activities to all persons regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, and military and veteran status, or any other protected status protected by local, state or federal law.
No one will be subject to, and Jack Henry prohibits, any form of discipline, reprisal, intimidation, or retaliation for good faith reports or complaints of discrimination of any kind, pursuing any discrimination claim, or cooperating in related investigations.
Requests for full corporate job descriptions may be requested through the interview process at any time.
Who will you be working with? Wabtec's Train Performance and Automation (TP&A) team is dedicated to de-risking and accelerating the commercialization of transformative technologies in the rail and transportation industry. The team plays a critical role in bringing next-generation products to market, including autonomous rail systems, intelligent controls, and AI-driven platforms. You'll work closely with engineering, operations, and commercial teams to deliver innovative solutions that support freight and passenger rail systems.
How will you make a difference?
As a ProductManager for the Positive Train Control (PTC) product line, you will contribute to the strategy, development, and early-stage commercialization of innovative solutions from the TP&A team. You will own the product lifecycle from concept to deployment, working closely with engineering, business development, sales, marketing and customer teams to drive adoption and scale. This role requires a strong blend of technical fluency, market insight, financial acumen and execution capability.
What do we want to know about you?
* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
* Minimum of 7 years' proven experience in productmanagement, preferably in transportation, automation, logistics, or industrial technology.
* Proven track record of launching and scaling complex software-based products.
* Strong analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and technical storytelling.
* Deep understanding of rail transportation systems, integrated product/systems development, automation and application of Artificial Intelligence(preferred).
* Experience with rail customer engagement, software/systems engineering, government agencies, safety engineering,
* Familiarity with financial modeling, business case development, and go-to-market planning.
* Required to travel to domestic and international locations, up to 25%.
What will your typical day look like?
* Define and evolve the product vision and roadmap for innovative technologies in alignment with business goals.
* Prioritize features and capabilities based on customer value, technical feasibility, and business impact, translating into product requirements for engineering teams.
* Lead customer discovery sessions, market research, competitive analysis, and feedback loops to validate strategic direction and product-market fit.
* Develop and deliver compelling product narratives and technical positioning for diverse stakeholders.
* Build and manage relationships with strategic customers, partners, and industry influencers.
* Drive Commercial Readiness Level (CRL) and Technical Readiness Level (TRL) advancement through field trials, performance validation, and readiness assessments.
* Collaborate with sales, marketing, and legal teams to develop go-to-market strategies, pricing models, and commercial contracts.
* Serve as the product lead across engineering, operations, and commercial teams to ensure alignment and execution.
* Facilitate agile planning, sprint reviews, and product demos to drive transparency and momentum.
* Lead proposal development and contract negotiations for pilot and commercial engagements and obtain customer acceptance of the value proposition.
* Manageproduct development lifecycle from concept to launch, then monitor key product performance indicators post-launch; iterate as needed.
* Responsible for meeting orders, sales, and margin numbers for the product line.
Qualifications
Additional Information
Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $102500-146000 The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.
What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?
At Wabtec, it's not just about a job - it's about the impact you make. When our people come together, we're Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.
If you're ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.
Who are we?
Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it's freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together - are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.
Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We're lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at *******************
Culture powers us and the possibilities.
We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We're building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.
We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.
Need accommodation? Just let us know - we've got you.
$102.5k-146k yearly Auto-Apply 30d ago
Product Manager
Greatamerica 4.3
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 ProductManagement team, the ProductManagermanages 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 ProductManager, 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 manageproduct 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 productmanager/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.
$74k-103k yearly est. Auto-Apply 6d ago
AVP - Product Management
UFG Career
Product manager job in Cedar Rapids, IA
UFG is seeking an AVP of ProductManagement to join the team who will be responsible for the strategic leadership and direction of UFG's productmanagement function. This role is responsible for overseeing the development, enhancement, and lifecycle management of insurance products ensuring alignment with the company's objectives and regulatory requirements. The position collaborates with senior leadership to drive profitable growth and deliver innovative solutions that meet market needs
Responsibilities:
Strategy
Lead the development and execution of product strategies that support business growth, profitability, and competitive positioning.
Oversee the product lifecycle, including ideation, design, regulatory filings, launch and ongoing management.
Conduct research on commercial products and markets to help make policy and practice decisions.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Underwriting, Finance, Legal, Compliance, IT, Field Enablement, Underwriting Support and other business areas to ensure product initiatives are aligned and effectively executed.
Create consistency by state/product to support speed to market.
Validate and confirm effective technology implementation of rate changes and other enhancements.
Determine project priorities and workflow standards for the productmanagement teams.
Monitor and manage performance measures to ensure effectiveness and accuracy of the department's implementation and delivery of new products and product enhancements.
Function as an expert on internal and external factors that influence product line results.
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies.
Management and Leadership
Manage and development a team of product analysts and filing analysts, providing guidance, coaching and performance feedback.
Oversee the hiring, training and professional development of team members to ensure a high degree of competency, professionalism, and execution.
Ensure effective collaboration with business analysts - either as direct reports or as key partners in the building of requirements and UAT - to deliver high-quality product solutions.
Monitor team workloads and adjust assignments to meet deadlines and service standards.
Serve as a subject matter expert on productmanagement processes, regulatory requirements, and market trends.
Act as a go to resource for product related issues and decisions.
Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor's degree in insurance, actuarial science, mathematics, risk management, economics, finance, accounting, business administration or other related fields.
MBA or similar post-graduate degree preferred.
Insurance licenses or designations such as AU, CPCU and/or ARM preferred.
Experience:
8+ years of property and casualty underwriting, productmanagement experience. Experience with commercial lines is strongly preferred.
4+ years of productmanagement and management experience.
Knowledge, skills & abilities:
Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate, develop, and manage a high performing team.
Advanced knowledge of ISO and NCCI commercial insurance products, markets, and regulatory environment.
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make informed recommendations.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely.
High emotional intelligence and the ability to lead by example.
Proven ability to collaborate effectively across functions and with external partners.
In-depth knowledge of analytical tools, expert level knowledge of core business functions, underwriting policies and best practices, performance measurement techniques, and systems required.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Excellent project management skills necessary.
Proficiency in productmanagement methodologies and process improvement.
Familiarity with related commercial insurance functions such as underwriting, premium audit, and marketing is preferred.
Working Conditions:
General office conditions not subject to adverse environmental conditions. This role requires constant computer and phone usage for up to 8 hours per day.
Occasional travel is required to home office and industry conferences.
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.
Pay Transparency Statement
UFG Insurance is committed fair and equitable compensation practices. The estimated base salary range for this officer-level position is [$154,000.00 - $204,000.00 annually]. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, individual qualifications and experience, internal equity, and market data.
In addition to base salary, UFG Insurance offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes:
· Annual incentive compensation
· Medical, dental, vision & life insurance
· Accident, critical illness & short-term disability insurance
· Retirement plans with employer contributions
· Generous time-off program
· Programs designed to support the employee well-being and financial security.
Officer-level employees may also be eligible for additional compensation components, including performance-based incentives, long-term incentive plans, and participation in executive benefit programs.
This pay range disclosure is provided in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws.
$154k-204k yearly 3d ago
AVP - Product Management
UFG Insurance 4.7
Product manager job in Cedar Rapids, IA
UFG is seeking an AVP of ProductManagement to join the team who will be responsible for the strategic leadership and direction of UFG's productmanagement function. This role is responsible for overseeing the development, enhancement, and lifecycle management of insurance products ensuring alignment with the company's objectives and regulatory requirements. The position collaborates with senior leadership to drive profitable growth and deliver innovative solutions that meet market needs
Responsibilities:
Strategy
* Lead the development and execution of product strategies that support business growth, profitability, and competitive positioning.
* Oversee the product lifecycle, including ideation, design, regulatory filings, launch and ongoing management.
* Conduct research on commercial products and markets to help make policy and practice decisions.
* Collaborate cross-functionally with Underwriting, Finance, Legal, Compliance, IT, Field Enablement, Underwriting Support and other business areas to ensure product initiatives are aligned and effectively executed.
* Create consistency by state/product to support speed to market.
* Validate and confirm effective technology implementation of rate changes and other enhancements.
* Determine project priorities and workflow standards for the productmanagement teams.
* Monitor and manage performance measures to ensure effectiveness and accuracy of the department's implementation and delivery of new products and product enhancements.
* Function as an expert on internal and external factors that influence product line results.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies.
Management and Leadership
* Manage and development a team of product analysts and filing analysts, providing guidance, coaching and performance feedback.
* Oversee the hiring, training and professional development of team members to ensure a high degree of competency, professionalism, and execution.
* Ensure effective collaboration with business analysts - either as direct reports or as key partners in the building of requirements and UAT - to deliver high-quality product solutions.
* Monitor team workloads and adjust assignments to meet deadlines and service standards.
* Serve as a subject matter expert on productmanagement processes, regulatory requirements, and market trends.
* Act as a go to resource for product related issues and decisions.
Qualifications:
Education:
* Bachelor's degree in insurance, actuarial science, mathematics, risk management, economics, finance, accounting, business administration or other related fields.
* MBA or similar post-graduate degree preferred.
* Insurance licenses or designations such as AU, CPCU and/or ARM preferred.
Experience:
* 8+ years of property and casualty underwriting, productmanagement experience. Experience with commercial lines is strongly preferred.
* 4+ years of productmanagement and management experience.
Knowledge, skills & abilities:
* Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate, develop, and manage a high performing team.
* Advanced knowledge of ISO and NCCI commercial insurance products, markets, and regulatory environment.
* Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make informed recommendations.
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely.
* High emotional intelligence and the ability to lead by example.
* Proven ability to collaborate effectively across functions and with external partners.
* In-depth knowledge of analytical tools, expert level knowledge of core business functions, underwriting policies and best practices, performance measurement techniques, and systems required.
* Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
* Excellent project management skills necessary.
* Proficiency in productmanagement methodologies and process improvement.
* Familiarity with related commercial insurance functions such as underwriting, premium audit, and marketing is preferred.
Working Conditions:
* General office conditions not subject to adverse environmental conditions. This role requires constant computer and phone usage for up to 8 hours per day.
* Occasional travel is required to home office and industry conferences.
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.
Pay Transparency Statement
UFG Insurance is committed fair and equitable compensation practices. The estimated base salary range for this officer-level position is [$154,000.00 - $204,000.00 annually]. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, individual qualifications and experience, internal equity, and market data.
In addition to base salary, UFG Insurance offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes:
* Annual incentive compensation
* Medical, dental, vision & life insurance
* Accident, critical illness & short-term disability insurance
* Retirement plans with employer contributions
* Generous time-off program
* Programs designed to support the employee well-being and financial security.
Officer-level employees may also be eligible for additional compensation components, including performance-based incentives, long-term incentive plans, and participation in executive benefit programs.
This pay range disclosure is provided in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws.
$154k-204k yearly 5d ago
Product Manager (Employee Benefits)
Aegon 4.4
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
Drives long-term strategy by researching and designing life and health insurance products for individual and group markets, from inception to launch. Manages existing product portfolios to ensure profitable sales.
Job Description
Responsibilities
* Analyze market trends and competitive landscape to discern product opportunities and translate market conditions into valid value positions.
* Research potential market opportunities; build the business case for product innovations by gathering distribution and consumer feedback, reviewing industry sales trends, and understanding demographic shifts/consumer preferences.
* Make recommendations to the product leader and team on product features, competitiveness, profitability, sales goals and launch date.
* Conduct feasibility studies, research and development, and participate in labs to evaluate ideas. Collaborate with sales and margin analytics team and other business groups to conduct hypothesis testing and opportunity sizing; develop capabilities based assessments (CBA) and execution approach.
* Partner with distributors, Marketing, Finance, IT and other key stakeholders to recommend product features, competitiveness, profitability, sales goals and launch dates.
* Negotiate needs and bring consensus/closure to issues, and facilitate decisions on new business portfolio issues.
* Develop product specification documents, product guides and other product documentation.
* Serve as a subject matter expert to functional areas on product information required during the product development process.
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in a business related field or equivalent experience.
* Two years of product development experience in the life or health insurance industry.
* Understanding of insurance product features and riders.
* Understanding of insurance sales and marketing techniques.
* Analytical skills and attention to detail to perform market analysis, customer research, opportunity sizing, profitability assessments, and risk/legal/compliance assessments.
* Communication and interpersonal skills to educate audience and advocate recommendations with team members and stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
* Decision making skills to create scope and content for consumer market research, and use insights to develop product design and features.
* Strategic thinker and facilitation skills.
* Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
Preferred Qualifications
Working Conditions
* Office environment.
Compensation
The salary for this position generally ranges between $80,000 - $95,000 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.
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
$80k-95k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Senior Product Manager
Sciplay Corporation
Product manager job in Cedar Falls, IA
SciPlay is a leading developer and publisher of digital games on mobile and web platforms, providing highly entertaining free-to-play games that millions of people play every day for their authenticity, engagement and fun. SciPlay currently offers nine core games, including social casino games Jackpot Party Casino, Gold Fish Casino Slots, Hot Shot Casino and Quick Hit Slots, and casual games MONOPOLY Slots, Bingo Showdown, 88 Fortunes Slots, Backgammon Live and Solitaire Pet Adventure with offices all over the world!
Position Summary
ProductManagersmanage the life-cycle of in-game mechanics and features. Responsible for projecting revenue impact through data and statistical methods, conducting A/B tests to isolate the impact of individual features, and evaluate the results of these tests. Work with other ProductManagers and Analysts to provide a complete analysis of each element of an individual product to drive revenue and meet the product goals. This specific position will work directly with the Director of Product on driving new features, events, and overall improvements into Jackpot Party Slots Casino. Working closely with the development, live operations, and analytics teams, this position should understand how to design, implement, and run feature development, the in-game economy, and game systems in order to maximize the value of features, users' engagement and monetization.
Essential Job Functions:
* Lead feature development from ideation to implementation.
* Constantly monitor and drive product KPIs of the game.
* Analyze economic, engagement, and monetization data; report on performance, suggest and implement optimizations.
* Estimate the revenue impact of new features or optimizations
* Work with Director of Production and Engineering leads to create accurate ROI estimates based on revenue impacts and development cost
* Design and maintain a high-quality backlog of "ready to implement" features for Roadmapping and Sprint planning, with easily understandable specifications documents.
* Work with Art, Engineering, and Production to ensure planned feature specs are 100% approved, cost-evaluated, and ready for implementation at the start of each sprint. This includes final UX design flows from Art.
* Work with Analytics to plan comprehensive testing strategies for features that will be tested in-game
* Define and tune the economic aspects of the game's features, both at launch and on-going.
* Review daily KPIs and proactively identify opportunities, trends, and threats to the product.
* Evaluate notable competitors and share key insights / learnings to test.
* Document our processes and best practices
* Work very closely with both the ProductManagement and the Monetization teams
* Attend daily stand-ups and weekly meetings with the development team, other ProductManagers, and Analysts
* Act as day-to-day primary point of contact for any product related questions from the game team.
* Constantly seek improvement opportunities in our day-to-day workflows
* Create presentations of notable successful cross-genre mechanics for sharing with broader PM org and executive leadership team.
* Evaluate test results of implemented features and make recommendations for future iterations.
Required Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree with significant coursework in business, mathematics, analytics, or a related field.
* Must be passionate about the product and has a strong desire to move the genre forward.
* Motivated to win market share while building a high-quality product.
* Experience in gaming, social, online casino, or consumer mobile live service products.
* 4+ years relevant experience
Preferred Experience:
* MBA or equivalent experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
* Critical Thinking and Creative Problem Solving
* Expert Excel/Google Sheet Skills and Proficient in Powerpoint/Google Slides
* Strong understanding of statistical significance in datasets.
* Understanding of forecasting and statistical modeling
* Agile/Scrum software development experience is a plus
* Ability to develop positive relationships and communicate effectively with Developers, QA, Analysts and Producers.
* Excellent Organizational skills
* Strong starter who can quickly get up to speed on new markets and products.
* Strong affinity for understanding target audience needs and spender priorities.
We are SciPlay! We make games!
At SciPlay, we are programmed to think untraditionally, and we believe in doing what you love and doing it well. We take pride in our ability to stay ahead of the game! We are the brainiacs behind-the-scenes; innovating, dreaming, and navigating the social gaming world. Together, if we stay passionate and ambitious with our goals, no one can stop us from becoming the #1 social and casual gaming company.
A few of our highlighted perks and benefits:
* Competitive salaries
* Annual bonuses, matching 401k
* Fun environment: Open Office Concept with Ergonomic Seating and Standing Desks. Game Room featuring current generation consoles, numerous game titles, and various table games.
* Food! Fully Stocked Kitchen with Beverages and Snacks, as well as company-paid lunches 2x/week
* Paid Family Leave
* Paid Volunteer Time
* Annual 2-night company retreat
Read More About Our Values Here:
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Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At SciPlay we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. Both professionally and personally, we believe our differences are key to unlocking our superpowers. So, if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the , we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles we have! #be YOU
SciPlay is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Light & Wonder, Inc. At Light & Wonder, it's all about the games! Learn more at ************
SciPlay Corporation and its affiliates (collectively, SciPlay) are committed to creating a workforce of credibility and dependability. As a prerequisite to employment with SciPlay (to the extent permitted by law), you shall be asked to consent to SciPlay conducting a due diligence/background investigation on you. This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The employee in this position may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above. SciPlay is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If you'd like more information about your equal employment opportunity rights as an applicant under the law, please click here EEOC Poster.
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$93k-126k yearly est. Auto-Apply 43d ago
Senior Product Manager
Sciplay
Product manager job in Cedar Falls, IA
SciPlay is a leading developer and publisher of digital games on mobile and web platforms, providing highly entertaining free-to-play games that millions of people play every day for their authenticity, engagement and fun.
SciPlay currently offers nine core games, including social casino games Jackpot Party Casino, Gold Fish Casino Slots, Hot Shot Casino and Quick Hit Slots, and casual games MONOPOLY Slots, Bingo Showdown, 88 Fortunes Slots, Backgammon Live and Solitaire Pet Adventure with offices all over the world!
Position Summary
ProductManagersmanage the life-cycle of in-game mechanics and features. Responsible for projecting revenue impact through data and statistical methods, conducting A/B tests to isolate the impact of individual features, and evaluate the results of these tests. Work with other ProductManagers and Analysts to provide a complete analysis of each element of an individual product to drive revenue and meet the product goals. This specific position will work directly with the Director of Product on driving new features, events, and overall improvements into Jackpot Party Slots Casino. Working closely with the development, live operations, and analytics teams, this position should understand how to design, implement, and run feature development, the in-game economy, and game systems in order to maximize the value of features, users' engagement and monetization.
Essential Job Functions:
Lead feature development from ideation to implementation.
Constantly monitor and drive product KPIs of the game.
Analyze economic, engagement, and monetization data; report on performance, suggest and implement optimizations.
Estimate the revenue impact of new features or optimizations
Work with Director of Production and Engineering leads to create accurate ROI estimates based on revenue impacts and development cost
Design and maintain a high-quality backlog of “ready to implement” features for Roadmapping and Sprint planning, with easily understandable specifications documents.
Work with Art, Engineering, and Production to ensure planned feature specs are 100% approved, cost-evaluated, and ready for implementation at the start of each sprint. This includes final UX design flows from Art.
Work with Analytics to plan comprehensive testing strategies for features that will be tested in-game
Define and tune the economic aspects of the game's features, both at launch and on-going.
Review daily KPIs and proactively identify opportunities, trends, and threats to the product.
Evaluate notable competitors and share key insights / learnings to test.
Document our processes and best practices
Work very closely with both the ProductManagement and the Monetization teams
Attend daily stand-ups and weekly meetings with the development team, other ProductManagers, and Analysts
Act as day-to-day primary point of contact for any product related questions from the game team.
Constantly seek improvement opportunities in our day-to-day workflows
Create presentations of notable successful cross-genre mechanics for sharing with broader PM org and executive leadership team.
Evaluate test results of implemented features and make recommendations for future iterations.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree with significant coursework in business, mathematics, analytics, or a related field.
Must be passionate about the product and has a strong desire to move the genre forward.
Motivated to win market share while building a high-quality product.
4+ years relevant experience
Preferred Experience:
MBA or equivalent experience preferred.
Experience in gaming, social, online casino, or consumer mobile live service products.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Critical Thinking and Creative Problem Solving
Expert Excel/Google Sheet Skills and Proficient in Powerpoint/Google Slides
Strong understanding of statistical significance in datasets.
Understanding of forecasting and statistical modeling
Agile/Scrum software development experience is a plus
Ability to develop positive relationships and communicate effectively with Developers, QA, Analysts and Producers.
Excellent Organizational skills
Strong starter who can quickly get up to speed on new markets and products.
Strong affinity for understanding target audience needs and spender priorities.
We are SciPlay! We make games!
At SciPlay, we are programmed to think untraditionally, and we believe in doing what you love and doing it well. We take pride in our ability to stay ahead of the game! We are the brainiacs behind-the-scenes; innovating, dreaming, and navigating the social gaming world. Together, if we stay passionate and ambitious with our goals, no one can stop us from becoming the #1 social and casual gaming company.
A few of our highlighted perks and benefits:
· Competitive salaries
· Annual bonuses, matching 401k
· Fun environment: Open Office Concept with Ergonomic Seating and Standing Desks. Game Room featuring current generation consoles, numerous game titles, and various table games.
· Food! Fully Stocked Kitchen with Beverages and Snacks, as well as company-paid lunches 2x/week
· Paid Family Leave
· Paid Volunteer Time
· Annual 2-night company retreat
Read More About Our Values Here:
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Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At SciPlay we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. Both professionally and personally, we believe our differences are key to unlocking our superpowers. So, if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the , we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles we have! #be YOU
SciPlay is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Light & Wonder, Inc. At Light & Wonder, it's all about the games! Learn more at ************
SciPlay Corporation and its affiliates (collectively, SciPlay) are committed to creating a workforce of credibility and dependability. As a prerequisite to employment with SciPlay (to the extent permitted by law), you shall be asked to consent to SciPlay conducting a due diligence/background investigation on you. This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The employee in this position may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above. SciPlay is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If you'd like more information about your equal employment opportunity rights as an applicant under the law, please click here
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Light & Wonder is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If you'd like more information about your equal employment opportunity rights as an applicant under the law, please click here for EEOC Poster.
$93k-126k yearly est. Auto-Apply 43d ago
Senior Manager, Product Development
Transamerica 4.1
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.
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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
$122k-150k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Senior Product Manager
Hibu
Product manager job in Cedar Rapids, IA
Hibu is seeking a Senior ProductManager 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 ProductManager 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 ProductManager 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 productmanagement 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 ProductManagement 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 productmanagement 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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$93k-126k yearly est. Auto-Apply 11d ago
Product Manager
Saige Partners LLC
Product manager job in Marshalltown, IA
We strive to be Your Future, Your Solution to accelerate your career!
ProductManager
Our client, who is a global leader, seeks to add a NEW ProductManager to their team. The ProductManager will be responsible for driving and analyzing market trends, market research, competitive updates, technical differentiation and driving business opportunities for the product portfolio. You will bring forward and champion these opportunities from the World Area into the Business Units. Other responsibilities will include detailed understanding and management of the Financial and business performance on Gross Profit, Average Unit Price Mix, Price and Unit volumes for the product portfolio.
This is a Direct Hire role.
What you will be doing as a ProductManager…
Understand Portfolio Uses in the Market
Maintain a knowledge base of competitive products on the market
Understanding Customer Use cases for product expansions
Finding new opportunities for existing products in existing or new markets
Travel to customer sites for face-to-face interaction
Improve financial performance
Profitability improvement, supply chain resiliency, global reach
Lead time initiatives
Product enhancements and reinventions to extend the product lifecycle
Assist in the analysis of business trends, such as bookings, market participation, run rates, quote conversion rates, etc., and propose corrective strategies where applicable.
Work with country sales organizations to develop and ensure Product tiering strategies are implemented at the country level to improve wins in both volume and profit
Drive Product Awareness and Technical Expertise
Act as Product spokesperson, create technical papers, speak at trade shows, share success stories
Work with Marcom on sales collateral to extend product awareness in the marketplace
Develop user documentation and marketing material
Serve as subject matter expert to solve issues
Train Sales and Service personnel (product and market segment focus)
Train Education Services personnel and support coursework development
Skills you ideally bring to the table as a ProductManager…
Has a track record of exceeding goals optimally. Pushes self and helps others achieve results. Encourages the open expression of diverse ideas and opinions.
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Marketing with 5+ years of industry experience OR MBA with a technical undergraduate with 2+ years of industry experience
Engineering background or related experience needed to investigate and develop customer application/product needs, conduct competitive analysis, and develop product specifications and general product improvements consistent with market needs
Experience with Industrial Business to Business sales
Experience in process engineering, sales, or marketing
Understand process control or similar business, have a good knowledge of the marketplace, competitive product customers, and applications
Solid understanding of commercial and technical applications of control valves or similar products.
Ability to effectively communicate with technical experts and non-technical salespeople
Capable of developing strong global relationships
Strong communication skills to create a clear vision, customer value proposition, and sales intermediary value proposition
Strong organizational skills
Ability to maintain a keen attention to detail, multitask, and work well under pressure
Legal authorization to work in the United States - sponsorship will not be provided for this position
Saige Partners, one of the fastest growing technology and talent companies in the Midwest, believes in people with a passion to help them succeed. We are in the business of helping professionals Build Careers, Not Jobs. Saige Partners believes employees are the most valuable asset to building a thriving and successful company culture. Contact us to learn more about the opportunity below or check out other opportunities at ***********************************
$67k-93k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Strategy Advancement Director
Molina Healthcare Inc. 4.4
Product manager job in Cedar Rapids, IA
The Strategy Advancement Director is responsible for advancing Molina's growth strategy and positioning the company for success in Medicaid, CHIP, DSNP, and Marketplace procurements. Reporting to the Vice President, Business Development, this position plays a pivotal role in the pre-RFP and procurement phases, guiding and organizing the project, ensuring deliverables are met, conducting research, tracking Business Development and/or Health Plan steps and projects, owning the governance structure for every opportunity, pulling together all the supporting team activities and pieces and connecting the dots between winning strategy and the relationships and partnerships developed by the VP, Business Development.
This role requires a deep understanding of Medicaid programs, the regulatory environment, and the unique challenges of populations (i.e. TANF, ABD, DSNP, Foster Care, and DD/IDD). The Strategy Advancement Director works collaboratively across departments, including Product Development, Business Development, and Health Plans, to ensure that strategic initiatives align with state-specific priorities and are positioned for success in competitive procurements. The Director partners with the VP Market Development to provide thought leadership and subject matter expertise, identifying trends, providing insights, and continuously innovating to strengthen Molina's market position.
Job Duties
* Strategy Development & Innovation
* Collaborate on the development of state-specific strategies aligned with state priorities, procurement objectives, and evolving Medicaid needs. Translate state regulatory requirements into actionable go-to-market strategies that are innovative and differentiate Molina in competitive procurements
* Collaborate with Product Development, Health Plan leaders, Growth Leaders and cross-functional teams to support integration of innovative care models, operational efficiencies, and value-based care solutions tailored to the unique needs of market specific Medicaid populations, especially high-risk or vulnerable groups such as dual-eligible members, foster care, and ABD
* Conduct market research, analyze industry trends, and monitor competitor activities to identify innovation opportunities. Propose solutions that address Medicaid ecosystem pain points and enhance Molina's value proposition
* Use insights from market research and competitive analysis to stay informed on state Medicaid trends, regulatory changes, and market conditions, and to guide strategic adjustments and future market positioning
* Drive the development of win themes and strategy recommendations that align with state priorities, competitive dynamics, and the latest Medicaid trends, positioning Molina as a leader in Medicaid managed care
* Track regulatory compliance and address any operational concerns or state-specific issues identified during the pre-procurement phase. Escalate issues when necessary and work to resolve them proactively
* Market Development and Strategy Execution
* Collaborate on the development of pre-RFP strategy and market readiness, creating and tracking playbooks, plans, and deliverables for Molina's strategy two to three years before RFP release. Ensure alignment with organizational goals and state requirements by collaborating with Market VPs, AVPs, and stakeholders
* Identify and engage in thought leadership opportunities by representing Molina at state and national Medicaid conferences, industry forums, and other key events that enhance Molina's brand and expertise in Medicaid care delivery
* Stakeholder Engagement & Thought Leadership
* Support and track the development of relationships with state agencies, legislative leaders, regulatory bodies, and community organizations to enhance Molina's reputation and strengthen partnerships that could influence procurement outcomes
* Represent Molina in strategic discussions with external partners and internal leadership, ensuring clear communication of strategy, innovation, and value propositions
* Collaborate with internal stakeholders to influence thought leadership materials and content that showcase Molina's innovative approaches to Medicaid, particularly in high-needs areas like DSNP, ABD, and complex populations
* Proposal Support & Competitive Differentiation
* Serve as an expert on the pre-procurement process for the proposal team and closely collaborate with the Proposal Director to ensure consistency between market strategy, capture strategy and proposal content. Collaborate with the Proposal Director to ensure consistency between market strategy and RFP content
* Track and support the execution of win strategy and strategic recommendations being incorporated throughout the proposal, ensuring Molina's proposals are differentiated and align with state-specific priorities and the competitive landscape
* Actively participate in blue, pink, and red team reviews, providing strategic feedback to ensure proposal materials effectively communicate Molina's competitive advantages and compliance with RFP requirements
* Support orals preparation, working across matrix partners to refine materials and messaging for presentations to state agencies
* Operational Excellence & Cross-Functional Coordination
* Use tools (i.e. Salesforce) to document market intelligence, track engagement activities, and share insights across departments. Ensure that data-driven insights are leveraged in proposal content development and strategic planning
* Collaborate with the Growth Strategy, Competitive Intelligence and other stakeholders to leverage the competitive intelligence repository that informs decision-making and provides a strategic edge in Medicaid procurements
* Develop project plans and roadmaps to guide the timely execution of pre-RFP and procurement activities, ensuring effective collaboration and alignment across functional teams
* Facilitate cross-functional coordination for market entry, retention, and development strategies, ensuring that all teams are aligned and executing efficiently
* Supports the VP Business Development as a SME during the "warranty period" post award through implementation to the IMO and health plan leadership
* Mentorship & Team Development
* Mentor junior staff and interns within the Business Development teams, fostering skills in strategic thinking, market research, and pre-procurement planning
* Participate in business development activities on an ad-hoc basis, contributing to team knowledge and providing strategic insights to senior leadership
* 50% or more Travel required
Job Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Bachelor's degree in business, Public Policy, Healthcare Administration or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
* 7 years in market strategy, business development, or healthcare consulting, specifically within Medicaid managed care or equivalent related field
* Proven experience in pre-RFP strategy development, with a strong understanding of Medicaid programs, including TANF, ABD, DSNP, and CHIP populations
* Demonstrated ability to drive innovative solutions in the Medicaid space, leveraging market research and industry trends to inform strategic decisions
* Experience with Salesforce or similar tools to track market insights, engagement activities, and manage data
* Strong experience in stakeholder engagement, particularly with state Medicaid agencies, regulatory bodies, and community-based organizations
* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), including for strategy development, data analysis, and presentation creation
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Master's degree (MBA, MPH, MPA) in business, public policy, or healthcare administration
* 7+ years in business development and Medicaid procurements, particularly with complex populations (e.g., DD/IDD, Foster Care, Dual-Eligible Members)
* Experience with Salesforce or similar tools to track market insights, engagement activities, and manage data
* Conference management experience and participation in industry forums
To all current Molina employees: If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply through the intranet job listing
Molina Healthcare offers a competitive benefits and compensation package. Molina Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V
Pay Range: $107,028 - $208,705 / ANNUAL
* Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.
About Us
Molina Healthcare is a nationwide fortune 500 organization with a mission to provide quality healthcare to people receiving government assistance. If you are seeking a meaningful opportunity in a team-oriented environment, come be a part of a highly engaged workforce dedicated to our mission. Bring your passion and talents and together we can make a difference in the lives of others. Molina Healthcare offers a competitive benefits and compensation package. Molina Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V.
$107k-208.7k yearly 6d ago
New Product Introduction (NPI) Manager - Precision Strike
Bae Systems Plc 4.7
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.
$133.3k-226.7k yearly 43d ago
Product Manager
Emerson 4.5
Product manager job in Marshalltown, IA
We are an equal opportunity employer looking for a leader to be primarily responsible for customer interactions with our products, solutions, and services that best meet their needs with our instrument products and solutions for continued success. This role is intended to work globally with customers, sales, world area marketing, and engineering to provide solutions with our current products, support the development and/or management of new products or solutions, ensuring the competitiveness of existing products and set the direction and policies for sales activities, and manages the execution of these plans.
As the global product expert, you will bring forward and champion these opportunities across the business. Your primary responsibilities would be customer and sales channel interactions to position our products, solutions and services to best meet the market needs
This role will be based in our Marshalltown, Iowa location. In this role, you will work globally with customers, sales, world area marketing, and engineering team members will be responsible to drive technical differentiation and drive business opportunities for the instruments product portfolio and manage the solutions with the current products. You will work closely with productmanagers to articulate product needs and define, develop, and launch new products, product modifications, and strategies to increase market share and expand into new markets.
Emerson offers generous benefits, and flexible work schedules, and we are committed to a diverse workforce!
**In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:**
**Understand Portfolio Uses in the Market**
+ Maintain knowledge base of competitive products on the market
+ Understanding Customer Use cases for product expansions
+ Finding new opportunities for existing products in existing or new markets
+ Travel to customer sites for face-to-face interaction
+ **Improve financial performance**
+ Profitability improvement, supply chain resiliency, global reach
+ Lead time initiatives
+ Product enhancements and reinventions to extend the product lifecycle
+ Assist in the analysis of business trends, such as bookings, market participation, run rates, quote conversion rates, etc., and propose corrective strategies where applicable.
+ Work with country sales organizations to develop and ensure Product tiering strategies are implemented at the country level to improve wins in both volume and profit
+ **Drive Product Awareness and Technical Expertise**
+ Act as Product spokesperson, create technical papers, speak at trade shows, sharing success stories
+ Work with marcom on sales collateral to extend product awareness in the marketplace
+ Develop user documentation and marketing material
+ Serve as subject matter expert to solve issues
+ Train Sales and Service personnel (product and market segment focus)
+ Train Education Services personnel and support coursework development
**Who You Are:**
Has a track record of exceeding goals optimally. Pushes self and helps others achieve results. Encourages the open expression of diverse ideas and opinions.
**For This Role, You Will Need:**
+ Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Marketing with 3+ years industry experience **OR** 6+ years relevant industry experience (in lieu of degree]
+ Solid understanding of commercial and technical applications of control valve instruments and similar products.
+ Engineering background or related experience needed to investigate and develop customer application/product needs, conduct competitive analysis, and develop product specifications and general product improvements consistent with market needs.
+ Experience in process engineering, sales, or marketing.
+ Understand process control or similar business, have a good knowledge of the marketplace, competitive product customers, and applications.
+ Solid understanding of commercial and technical applications of control valves or similar products.
+ Ability to effectively communicate with technical experts and non-technical salespeople.
+ Capable of developing strong global relationships.
+ Strong communication skills to create a clear vision, customer value proposition, and sales intermediary value proposition.
+ Strong organizational skills.
+ Ability to maintain a keen attention to detail, multitask, and work well under pressure.
+ Legal authorization to work in the United States - sponsorship will not be provided for this position.
**Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:**
+ MBA
+ 6+ years of industry experience
**Our Culture & Commitment to You**
At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives-because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensure syou have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family's physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.
Learn more about our Culture & Values (************************************************************** .
**Our Location:**
Marshalltown, Iowa, combines the charm of a close-knit community with the conveniences of a thriving city. Located in central Iowa, less than an hour from both Des Moines and Ames, Marshalltown offers easy access to urban amenities while providing a variety of local outdoor recreation activities like hiking, biking, golf, swimming, and exploring local parks. With its affordable cost of living, excellent schools, and vibrant diverse local culture, Marshalltown is a welcoming place to call home!
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**WHY EMERSON**
**Our Commitment to Our People**
At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.
We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world's most complex problems - for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You'll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.
At Emerson, you'll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let's go. Let's think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let's go, together.
**Work Authorization**
Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
**Equal Opportunity Employer**
Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
**Accessibility Assistance or Accommodation**
If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: idisability.administrator@emerson.com .
**ABOUT EMERSON**
Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.
With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.
We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you're an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you'll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team - let's go!
**No calls or agencies please.**
**Requisition ID** : 25029964
Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
$66k-88k yearly est. 35d ago
Tech Lead, Android Core Product - Cedar Rapids, USA
Speechify
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 Design award winner for inclusivity for 2025.
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.
Overview
With the growth of our Android app, being the most used text-to-speech app in the Play Store, we find the need for a Senior Android Engineer to help us support the new user base as well as work on new and exciting projects to push us forward.
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
Owning major features and working closely with our design team - take ownership of features inside the app and become responsible of delivering high quality features
Shape the future of our Android team
Own, maintain and improve reliability metrics for key features
Participate in discussions across different teams - Product, Design, Engineering
Review pull requests, and support other teammates
Handle critical issues or cope with unexpected challenges
Take ownership of feature releases and provide nightly builds for the QA team
An Ideal Candidate Should Have
5+ years of software engineering experience
Familiarity with Android components
Experience building or contributing to at least one Android app
Product design intuition and user empathy
Drive to push the boundaries of Android UI/UX
Understanding of the importance of tests and how to approach writing tests
Self-drive to improve the app and codebase above and beyond what's outlined in the spec
Rock solid experience with Kotlin, Kotlin Coroutines, Kotlin Flow, Dagger 2, MVVM, Clean Architecture, Background Services, Music Player Service, Android Animations, Jetpack Navigation, JUnit tests
Excellent communication skills
User oriented problem solving approach
Driven with continuous feedback from leaders
Bonus:
Experience building, maintaining, or otherwise contributing to open source projects in Android
Experience with iOS, Web or NodeJS
Technologies we use:
Kotlin
Kotlin Coroutines
Kotlin Flow
Jetpack Navigation
Dagger 2
Room
Custom Views, Canvas & Paint
Jetpack Compose
JUnit
What We offer:
A fast-growing environment where you can help shape the company and product.
An entrepreneurial-minded team that supports risk, intuition, and hustle.
A hands-off management approach so you can focus and do your best work.
An opportunity to make a big impact in a transformative industry.
Competitive salaries, a friendly and laid-back atmosphere, and a commitment to building a great asynchronous culture.
Opportunity to work on a life-changing product that millions of people use.
Build products that directly impact and support people with learning differences like dyslexia, ADD, low vision, concussions, autism, and more.
Work in one of the fastest growing sectors of tech, the intersection of artificial intelligence and audio.
The United States Based Salary range for this role is: 140,000-200,000 USD/Year + Bonus + Stock depending on experience
Think you're a good fit for this job?
Tell us more about yourself and why you're interested in the role when you apply.
And don't forget to include links to your portfolio and LinkedIn.
Not looking but know someone who would make a great fit?
Refer them!
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.
$82k-119k yearly est. 13d ago
Transfer Pricing - Manager and Senior Consultant
Ryan, LLC 4.5
Product manager job in Cedar Rapids, IA
Why Ryan? * Hybrid Work Options * Award-Winning Culture * Generous Personal Time Off (PTO) Benefits * 14-Weeks of 100% Paid Leave for New Parents (Adoption Included) * Monthly Gym Membership Reimbursement OR Gym Equipment Reimbursement * Benefits Eligibility Effective Day One
* 401K with Employer Match
* Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service
* Fertility Assistance Program
* Four-Week Company-Paid Sabbatical Eligibility After Five Years of Service
Ryan is hiring and expanding our Transfer Pricing tax practice.
This is a unique opportunity to join a growing practice and make an immediate impact. This role offers significant room for career development and advancement. You can reside anywhere in the US for this opportunity.
We are considering candidates currently at the Manager and Senior Consultant levels or those ready for a promotion.
If you are interested, or know of someone, we are eager to speak with you. Please submit your resume or contact us directly if you would like to learn more. We would love to have a chat.
Contact: ******************** ************** or ************************ **************
Come be a part of the excitement at Ryan. We are a Great Place to Work!
Job Summary:
The Manager, Transfer Pricing, will oversee and direct complicated valuation projects for premier clients that are typically venture capital backed technology firms. This person will interact directly in person, via phone and email with executive leadership of these companies including Chief Executive Officers and Chief Financial Officers.
The Manager understands and knows how to execute and manage highly technical analyses in the valuing of business enterprises and their securities. This person also is comfortable managing a team to ensure consistent, thoughtful, accurate, compliant, high quality work is being performed and delivered to clients.
Duties and responsibilities, as they align to Ryan's Key Results
People:
* Manage Senior Analysts and Analysts in executing valuation, consulting, and transfer pricing work.
* Create a positive team member experience.
Client:
* The Manager will be able to review work in detail and ensure clients receive top quality, accurate, thoughtful work.
* Respond to client inquiries and requests from tax authorities.
Value:
The job requires a strong grasp of the following analyses:
* Discounted Cash Flow Analysis
* Comparable Merger and Acquisition Transaction Analysis
* Comparable Public Company Multiple Analysis
* First-Chicago Valuation Analysis
* Sum-of-the-Parts Analysis
* Cost-to-Recreate Analysis
* Liquidity Analysis
* Accretion/Dilution Analysis
* Leveraged Buy-Out Analysis
* Monte Carlo Simulation Analysis
* Black-Scholes Analysis
* Synthetic Put Analysis
* Lattice Analysis.
These skills and analyses are used to value business enterprises as well as complex securities within those enterprises. These complex securities may include, but are not limited to:
* Preferred Securities
* Warrants
* Stock Options
* Put/Call Options
* Limited Partnership Interests
* Convertible Notes
* Simple Agreements for Future Equity (SAFE's)
* Common Stock or LLC Units
* Other Synthetic Instruments.
The Manager will also need to understand how to determine appropriate discounts for lack of marketability and lack of control for equity securities as appropriate.
Education and Experience:
The above duties require a bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or some quantitative discipline because of the complexity of the position. These duties are complex because they require in depth knowledge of account and financial analysis and the application of highly technical financial frame works named above. Should have four or more years of directly applicable experience.
Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must have intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet navigation and research.
Certificates and Licenses:
Valid driver's license required.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position has supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment:
* Standard indoor working environment
* Occasional long periods of sitting while working at computer
* Position requires regular interaction with employees at all levels of the Firm and interface with external vendors as necessary
* Independent travel requirement: up to 25%.
Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran
$63k-86k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Product Filing Analyst
Kuvare
Product manager job in Cedar Rapids, IA
About the role
The Product Filing Analyst will be responsible for assisting in product development, preparing, submitting and tracking SERFF submissions and advising on life and annuity product form requirements to ensure compliance with state and federal law.
What you'll do
· Work closely with Actuarial, Claims, Project Management, Underwriting and IT in the development of the Company's life and annuity product portfolio, and in the processes required to generate, file, and otherwise maintain contracts, riders, endorsements, and other filed policy-related forms.
· Conduct research and analysis on competitor products, market needs, and emerging issues to make recommendations for changes or additions to products.
· Develop contracts, policy forms, policyholder notifications and rules as well as any supporting information for products.
· Submit state filings through NAIC's SERFF system; oversee and coordinate process for responding to state objections.
· Track, analyze and interpret laws and regulations relevant to life insurance and annuity contracts.for purposes of determining impact to product filing process.
· Interact with other key stakeholders with respect to product features and product development strategy
· Prepare filing memos, forms listing, certifications, and other documentation required for filing submissions
· Submit regulatory filings required to be submitted via SERFF
· Track current and prior form filings, state objections and approvals for compliance reviews and audits
· Develop playbook for new product launches
· Create and maintain a repository of all filed and approved forms
· Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5-8 years experience in life insurance and annuities in a compliance role with at least three years of SERFF filing experience.
• Expertise in industry-standard life and annuity insurance product filings and NAIC Compact/non-Compact requirements
• Role could be Senior Product Filing Analyst for candidate with appropriate experience.
Skills/Competencies
• Highly proficient in using SERFF for life and annuity filings
• Must possess effective verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Adobe
• Effective organization and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and adhere to project deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish working relationships with individuals at varying levels within the organization
• Demonstrated integrity within a professional environment
• Ability to adapt to new situations and learn quickly
• Demonstrates a general understanding of the insurance industry and organizational relationships of the company
• High degree of initiative, mature judgment, and discretion
• Works independently with little supervision
$63k-87k yearly est. 38d ago
Director of CRM Strategy
Coe College 3.3
Product manager job in Cedar Rapids, IA
Director of CRM Strategy The Office of Admission and the Office of Student Success seeks an innovative and strategic leader to serve on campus as Director of CRM Strategy. This role will oversee the vision, development and optimization of our CRM ecosystem (Technolutions Slate) to drive enrollment success and enhance the student and family experience. The Director will lead CRM initiatives that enable data-driven decision making, streamline processes and foster collaboration across departments. This position requires a forward-thinking professional who can balance technical expertise with strategic insight, ensuring that CRM capabilities align with institutional goals and deliver measurable impact. Essential Job Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership:
Define and execute a comprehensive CRM strategy that supports enrollment objectives.
Serve as the CRM thought leader, identifying opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement.
System Optimization & Governance:
Oversee CRM configuration, workflows and integrations to maximize efficiency and user experience.
Establish and maintain governance standards for data integrity, security and compliance.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Partner with other departments, such as Athletics, Marketing, Institutional Effectiveness and Financial Aid to ensure CRM solutions meet evolving campus needs.
Lead training and development initiatives to empower staff as proficient Slate users.
Analytics & Reporting:
Develop dashboards and reporting tools to provide ongoing actionable insights for leadership and operational teams.
Leverage data to inform recruitment strategies and enhance the student journey.
Innovation & Continuous Improvement:
Stay current with CRM trends and emerging technologies to maintain a competitive edge.
Champion new ideas and creative solutions to improve engagement and operational efficiency.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required.
5-7 years minimum experience in CRM administration and strategy, preferably in higher education enrollment.
Expertise in Technolutions Slate or similar CRM platforms.
Strong analytical, problem-solving and project management skills.
Exceptional communication abilities.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States as we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Successful completion of a background check in accordance with Coe College policy.
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
Strategic thinker with an entrepreneurial mindset.
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving change.
Collaborative leader and follower who inspires innovation and empowers teams.
Detail-oriented with a commitment to data accuracy and operational excellence.
Coe Competencies
Alongside the entire Coe community - recruit, retain and prepare Coe students for success.
Dedication to the educational mission of a private, residential liberal arts college.
Ability to maintain positive relationships in a collaborative and diverse team atmosphere.
Commitment to excellent customer and/or student service.
Demonstrated ethical and responsible decision making.
Consistent attendance and accountability necessary to meet position objectives.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
Typical office setting - stationary for several hours at a time.
Coe College is an equal opportunity employer.
$67k-80k yearly est. 2d ago
Purchasing & Planning Manager
Vontas
Product manager job in Cedar Rapids, IA
The Purchasing & Planning Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing all activities within the Purchasing/Planning department. This role manages team priorities, workflows, schedules, and plays a key part in talent acquisition, development, and succession planning.
The manager collaborates across departments to identify material and equipment needs, assesses current and future material availability, and integrates industry best practices to optimize procurement and planning processes. The manager is accountable for departmental performance, driving innovation, resolving escalated supplier issues, and maintaining effective material scheduling strategies to support production requirements while minimizing costs and risks.
This role reports directly to the Senior Director of Production Operations
:
Job Posting Title:
Purchasing & Planning Manager
Job Profile:
ProductionManager
Job Summary:
The Purchasing & Planning Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing all activities within the Purchasing/Planning department. This role manages team priorities, workflows, schedules, and plays a key part in talent acquisition, development, and succession planning.
The manager collaborates across departments to identify material and equipment needs, assesses current and future material availability, and integrates industry best practices to optimize procurement and planning processes. The manager is accountable for departmental performance, driving innovation, resolving escalated supplier issues, and maintaining effective material scheduling strategies to support production requirements while minimizing costs and risks.
This role reports directly to the Senior Director of Production Operations
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Manage team priorities and coordinate activities through structured workflows and scheduling.
Lead in talent acquisition systems and processes, including recruitment activities and decisions on selections.
Identify and nurture talent within the team for future leadership roles.
Collaborate with the team to drive, develop, and execute innovation in our current products and solutions.
Establish and communicate performance expectations.
Identify performance gaps and monitor performance to ensure development plans are met.
Ensure fair and equal treatment of employees, avoiding favoritism, addressing difficult issues (with assistance from Human Resources), and practices empathy and compassion.
Promote Company policies, procedures, mission, and values by training and providing direction to direct reports in their use and application.
Other duties as assigned.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Managing inventory, ensuring data accuracy in Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems, and implementing process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and leadership to identify needs and requirements for equipment, materials, products, and acceptable substitutions.
Assesses current material availability; reasonably predicts future availability based on the market, delivery systems, and other variables.
Prepares and presents current market conditions and integrates industry best practices to achieve best results.
Resolves escalated grievances with vendors, contractors, and suppliers.
Identify ideal suppliers based on quality, cost, and reliability.
Analyze existing purchasing and planning processes for performance and implement improvements.
Manage inventory and operational risk and ensure that contingency plans are in place.
Oversee the functionality of the MRP system, ensuring data integrity and timely resolution of system-related issues.
Ensure material scheduling strategies and processes are in place and functioning effectively to meet production requirements with minimum inventory levels and optimizing costs.
Take ownership of material planning challenges, including over or under delivery and lead follow up actions, particularly in the event of material shortages that affect production.
Champion procurement compliance and supplier diversity programs, including tariff governance, disadvantaged business reviews, and adherence to federal and customer-specific regulations.
Support Vontas leadership in ensuring proactive risk management and alignment of purchasing practices with organizational and regulatory requirements.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proven ability to solve complex problems, prioritize competing demands, and maintain accuracy through exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and related software(s).
Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of groups including but not limited too Production, Engineering, Project/ProductManagement, and Sales.
Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate.
Excels at time management and thrives progressing multiple projects simultaneously through prioritization and delegation.
Preferred experience in procurement compliance, tariff governance, and supplier diversity (DBE) initiatives in alignment with federal and contractual requirements.
Education and Experience:
Post-secondary education in the area of Business Administration, Commerce, Management, or related field and/or equivalent combination of education/experience. Equivalent combination in lieu of degree would include an additional three (3) years of related experience in a related managerial titled role.
Minimum of Two (2) years of managerial experience required.
Minimum of Three (3) years of supply chain and/or purchasing required.
Net Suite ERP set up and execution experience in material requirements planning and purchasing areas.
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer/laptop.
Ability to travel up to 15% of the time (including domestic and international), sometimes for extended periods, which may involve sitting during transit and walking at various locations.
Must be able to life up to 15 pounds at a time.
Must be able to handle high utilization of hand and wrist dexterity.
Disclaimers:
All job requirements are subject to possible revision to reflect changes in the position requirements or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a threat or risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to which will be required in this position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor/manager (within guidelines and compliance with Federal and State Laws). Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.
Vontas remains and actively participates as an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer.
Worker Type:
Regular
Number of Openings Available:
1
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted. *Professional recruiting agents or consultants need not call.
How much does a product manager earn in Waterloo, IA?
The average product manager in Waterloo, IA earns between $58,000 and $109,000 annually. This compares to the national average product manager range of $81,000 to $152,000.