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  • Product Owner - PolicyCenter

    UFG Insurance 4.7company rating

    Product owner job in Cedar Rapids, IA

    UFG is currently hiring for a PolicyCenter - Product Owner who is accountable for Run-the-Business objectives within the PolicyCenter application. This role oversees all critical functionality to keep the business moving towards its objectives, such-as but not limited to: Rate & Form Updates, user issues, defects and other usability enhancements for the application. The Product Owner creates a Product roadmap and defines the strategic vision for their team driven by the overall organization vision. He/she will have a deep understanding of Commercial Insurance and building close relationships with key stakeholders across the organization like LOB Leads, Underwriting, Support and technology teams to ensure that the roadmap is aligned with overall strategy. A Product Owner manages dependencies with other team's functions while identifying, building and managing strategic partnerships across the different areas. They work closely within their team to ensure business value and user feedback is translated into new development. The Product Owner must also continually engage with customers and stakeholders on a regular basis and leverage new information to maintain and prioritize the product backlog. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Prioritize user issues, Defects, Rate & Form Updates and usability enhancements across entire Commercial Insurance portfolio. * Collaborate across multiple business and technology teams to resolve critical issues. * Facilitate the gathering of requirements, development and testing activities across PolicyCenter team. * Partner with other PolicyCenter Product Owners to ensure alignment of objectives, dependencies and deliverables. * Investigate issues as they arise and identify solutions for consideration. * Work in an extremely fast paced environment while managing multiple deliverables simultaneously. * Act as Voice of the Customer * Drive Incremental Delivery, manage product development in Agile environment, facilitating sprint planning, reviews and retrospectives. * Define the business value for the Product and support messaging, communication and customer outreach as necessary * Build Product Backlog (user stories), prioritize the backlog based on business value, and continuously keep the backlog up to date * Accept sprint results at sprint review and ensure the appropriate stakeholders are involved * Ensure team members understand the stories in the backlog and the business value they deliver * Collaborate with Tech Leads to define the technical roadmap for the Product (several sprints ahead of them) * Engage with customers and stakeholders on a regular basis to gather feedback and refine the future of the Product as a result and adjust the backlog as needed * Raise dependencies and roadblocks to Management to help resolve them if needed * Conduct/ participate in sprint ceremonies as needed and work to support the team on a daily basis Job Specifications: Education: * Four-year college degree preferred * Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Certified Scrum Practitioner (CSP) or Certified Scrum Coach (CSC) preferred * Employees are expected to participate in Agile training, in-house training programs, and insurance coursework throughout their careers. Experience: * 3-5+ years' experience in IT Operations, DevOps, Systems Engineering, or Technical Product Ownership * Product Management or similar work experience preferred * Experience working in an iterative delivery environment (Agile, Scrum, etc.) preferred * Experience with business analysis, requirements writing, or technical documentation preferred * Project management experience preferred * Experience in backlog development (e.g., prioritization and grooming, writing stories) * Experience with basic development and technology concepts preferred * Experience in the business domain aligned to the product backlog they are Product Owner of preferred * Experience with Atlassian products preferred (i.e. Jira, JSM, Confluence) Knowledge, skills & abilities: * Proven knowledge of standard concepts, practices and procedures within the relevant business function * Understanding and knowledge of various internal roles (both business and technology) and how they interact with their product * Strong network and ability to influence decisions within the business function * Strong business mindset covering skills around data driven decision-making, managing up, financial impacts of decisions, and being able to say no to requests that do not align with product and company vision * Strong collaborator with cross-functional teams from tech, delivery, and business * Strong leader, team player and individual contributor * Strong communication skills with comfort in speaking with business stakeholders * Strong organizational skills managing requests from various sources and apply them to a continuously refined backlog * Effective problem solver with ability to manage and lead the team to push the solution * Strategic thinker capable of envisioning the future of the product * Passion to challenge the status quo and find new solutions, drives outside the box thinking, embraces change * Empowers others to fail, learn, and grow * Experimental mindset to drive innovation Working Conditions: * General office environment Pay Transparency Statement: UFG Insurance is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary range for this position is $103,222 - $136,105 annually, which represents the typical range for new hires in this role. Individual pay within this range will be determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, education, certifications, skills, internal equity, geography 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. This pay range disclosure is provided in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws.
    $103.2k-136.1k yearly 60d+ ago
  • Product Owner

    Transamerica 4.1company rating

    Product owner job in Cedar Rapids, IA

    Job Family Agile Leadership About Us At Transamerica, hard work, innovative thinking, and personal accountability are qualities we honor and reward. We understand the potential of leveraging the talents of a diverse workforce. We embrace an environment where employees enjoy a balance between their careers, families, communities, and personal interests. Ultimately, we appreciate the uniqueness of a company where talented professionals work collaboratively in a positive environment - one focused on helping people look forward and plan for the best life possible while providing tools and solutions that make it easier to get there. Who We Are We believe everyone deserves to live their best life. More than a century ago, we were among the first financial services companies in America to serve everyday people from all walks of life. Today, we're part of an international holding company, with millions of customers and thousands of employees worldwide. Our insurance, retirement, and investment solutions help people make the most of what's important to them. We're What We Do Transamerica is organized into three distinct businesses. These include 1) World Financial Group, including Transamerica Financial Advisors, 2) Protection Solutions and Savings & Investments, comprised of life insurance, annuities, employee benefits, retirement plans, and Transamerica Investment Solutions, and 3) Financial Assets, which includes legacy blocks of long term care, universal life, and variable and fixed annuities. These are supported by Transamerica Corporate, which includes Finance, People and Places, General Counsel, Risk, Internal Audit, Strategy and Development, and Corporate Affairs, which covers Communications, Brand, and Government and Policy Affairs. Transamerica employs nearly 7,000 people. It's part of Aegon, an integrated, diversified, international financial services group serving approximately 23.9 million customers worldwide.* For more information, visit transamerica.com. Summary The Product Owner (PO) develops and communicates their product's vision to be fulfilled by their agile team(s). The PO is the team's key stakeholder who serves as proxy for the customer, both internal and external, and effectively engages other stakeholders, including other POs, to define and prioritize deliverables for their agile teams. The PO has a significant role in quality control and is empowered to accept work as done. The PO is dedicated to fulfilling these responsibilities and participates in one or two agile teams. The PO works closely with the team to align around objectives, incentives, and culture, and also engages critical stakeholders and customers to inform their product's vision and backlog as a means to help the organization achieve business agility. Responsibilities Research and evaluate market-based and customer-inspired insights that inform the product's vision and comprehensive strategy planning. Provide vision and serve as a champion of customer perspectives to the Agile team in the form of clearly written epics, themes and user stories each with clear acceptance criteria in collaboration with the team. Help the team make business trade-offs between near term and longer term product goals. Provide leadership to make the hard calls on scope and competing priorities while realistically manage stakeholder demands Establish and prioritize the product roadmap and its backlog in collaboration with the team. Collaborate proactively in ceremonies with UI/UX team, product scrum team, and other product owners to maintain the product roadmap, business outcomes, and goals. Lead regular backlog refinement workshops to help estimate relative feature value and update delivery forecasts to aid prioritization, minimize oversubscription of delivery teams and manage stakeholder expectations. Ensure product aligns with company strategy and broader product strategies through regular communication with customers, stakeholders and product management. Coordinate with the Scrum Master to facilitate short feedback loops between delivery teams and stakeholders through frequent deliveries and sharing of lessons learned. Engage in scaled agile practices and coordinate with other Product owners (as needed) to promote cross-team alignment around product roadmaps and dependencies. Lead product release planning with technical and business stakeholders and set expectation for delivery of new functionalities. Participate in system demos at the end of the iteration and provide story/feature acceptance per the pre-agreed “Definition of Done” criteria. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, or experience work in a related field. Solid understanding of the product lifecycle. In-depth experience with agile methodologies, technical understanding of products, and up-to-date on industry standards and best practices Comfortable working with multiple teams, in-house and remote Excellent verbal and written communication skills Accurate and precise attention to detail. Able to build strong interpersonal relationships with business analysts, UI/UX team, leadership, senior management, and internal and external stakeholders Experience with JIRA, or a similar agile product management toolset. Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office Suite; working knowledge of software development. Preferred Qualifications Two years of related work experience. Product Owner certification (e.g. CSPO, SAFe POPM) Track record of continued and recent education in agile, including training, conferences, user groups and self-study Knowledge of approaches discussed in the agile space: XP, Kanban, SAFe, LeSS, Crystal, FDD, etc. Experience as a collaborative leader. Working Conditions Hybrid Office Environment Compensation The Salary for this position generally ranges between $102,000 - $130,000 annually. Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law. Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company's discretion. Applicants must possess legal authorization to work for our company in the U.S. without the need for immigration, sponsorship or otherwise serving as an employer of record for immigration employment purposes. At this time, this role is not eligible for immigration-related employment authorization sponsorship. This is not a contract of employment nor for any specific job responsibilities. The Company may change, add to, remove, or revoke the terms of this job description at its discretion. Managers may assign other duties and responsibilities as needed. In the event an employee or applicant requests or requires an accommodation to perform job functions, the applicable HR Business Partner should be contacted to evaluate the accommodation request. What We Offer For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees. Compensation Benefits Competitive Pay Bonus for Eligible Employees Benefits Package Pension Plan 401k Match Employee Stock Purchase Plan Tuition Reimbursement Disability Insurance Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Employee Discounts Career Training & Development Opportunities Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service. Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays). Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars Parental Leave - fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child. Adoption Assistance Employee Assistance Program College Coach Program Back-Up Care Program PTO for Volunteer Hours Employee Matching Gifts Program Employee Resource Groups Inclusion and Diversity Programs Employee Recognition Program Referral Bonus Programs Inclusion & Diversity We believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a work environment filled with exceptional individuals. We're thrilled to have been recognized for our efforts through the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, Dave Thomas Adoption Friendly Advocate, and several Seramount lists, including the Inclusion Index, 100 Best Companies for Working Parents, Best Companies for Dads, and Top 75 Companies for Executive Women. To foster a culture of inclusivity throughout our workforce, workplace, and marketplace, Transamerica offers a wide range of diversity and inclusion programs. This includes our company-sponsored, employee-driven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are formed around a shared interest or a common characteristic of diversity. ERGs are open to all employees. They provide a supportive environment to help us better appreciate our similarities and differences and understand how they benefit us all. Giving Back We believe our responsibilities extend beyond our corporate walls. That's why we created the Aegon Transamerica Foundation in 1994. Through a mix of financial grants and the volunteer efforts of our employees, the foundation supports nonprofit organizations focused on the things that matter most to our people in the communities where we live and work. Transamerica's Parent Company Aegon acquired the Transamerica business in 1999. Since its start in 1844, Aegon has grown into an international company serving more than 23.9 million people across the globe.* It offers investment, protection, and retirement solutions, always with a clear purpose: Helping people live their best lives. As a leading global investor and employer, the company seeks to have a positive impact by addressing critical environmental and societal issues, with a focus on climate change and inclusion and diversity. * As of December 31, 2023
    $102k-130k yearly Auto-Apply 33d ago
  • Manager - Digital Product Owner

    CVS Health 4.6company rating

    Product owner job in Homestead, IA

    At CVS Health, we're building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care. As the nation's leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues - caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day. POSITION SUMMARYCVS Health is seeking a Manager, Digital Product Owner to lead the execution of the Navigation Train product portfolio within the Aetna Digital team. This role is pivotal in shaping the digital experience for millions of Aetna members by owning and delivering key features across navigation areas such as the Homepage, Profile & Preferences and Getting Started journeys. As Digital Product Owner, you will drive the strategy, development and execution of innovative digital products that enhance and simplify the healthcare experience for our members. This Manager will also collaborate with cross-functional teams, leveraging data-driven insights to create solutions that align with our mission to deliver superior and connected experiences, lower the cost of care and improve the health and well-being of those we serve. Responsibilities for the Role:Manage business requirements of the product to maximize value, translate business requirements into technical requirements Work with engineering and architecture to ensure that feature requests are captured correctly and accurately, which includes technical scope support Act as the bridge between the business and Engineering/Architecture teams, resolve any confusion and advise on key decisions Partner with other Product Managers to understand strategy priorities and translate them into detailed user stories and acceptance criteria for development teams Work within the team on prioritization of the product backlog and the status of development efforts via system demos, drive Agile ceremonies and participate in technical discussions/solutioning sessions to collaboratively determine the correct path forward for the product Manage dependencies and risks as well as escalate issues to stakeholders when needed to maintain delivery timelines Promote and drive Agile development methodology to help direct, motivate and guide the Agile delivery teams REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS5+ years of experience as a digital product owner, product manager, or similar role in a scaled Agile environment Demonstrated experience delivering consumer-facing digital products Experience in conveying technical and business concepts to diverse stakeholders Proven ability to analyze data and insights to inform product decisions and iterate on experience improvements Experience managing cross-functional delivery teams and coordinating across multiple workstreams PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExcellent written and verbal communication skills Experience in a B2C and/or regulated industry Knowledge of member experiences principles such as personalization, onboarding, and engagement best practices Experience with scaled Agile frameworks (e. g. SAFe) Familiarity with tools like Rally, Confluence, Adobe Analytics, Figma, and CMS platforms EDUCATIONBachelor's degree or equivalent experience (HS diploma + 4 years relevant experience) BUSINESS OVERVIEWBring your heart to CVS Health Every one of us at CVS Health shares a single, clear purpose: Bringing our heart to every moment of your health. This purpose guides our commitment to deliver enhanced human-centric health care for a rapidly changing world. Anchored in our brand - with heart at its center - our purpose sends a personal message that how we deliver our services is just as important as what we deliver. Our Heart At Work Behaviors support this purpose. We want everyone who works at CVS Health to feel empowered by the role they play in transforming our culture and accelerating our ability to innovate and deliver solutions to make health care more personal, convenient and affordable. We strive to promote and sustain a culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging every day. CVS Health is an affirmative action employer, and is an equal opportunity employer, as are the physician-owned businesses for which CVS Health provides management services. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, promotion, or any other personnel action based on race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We proudly support and encourage people with military experience (active, veterans, reservists and National Guard) as well as military spouses to apply for CVS Health job opportunities. Anticipated Weekly Hours40Time TypeFull time Pay RangeThe typical pay range for this role is:$83,430. 00 - $222,480. 00This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong. Great benefits for great people We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits - investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan. No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching. Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility. For more information, visit ************* cvshealth. com/us/en/benefits We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 12/26/2025Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
    $83.4k-222.5k yearly 7d ago
  • Product Owner - PolicyCenter

    UFG Career

    Product owner job in Cedar Rapids, IA

    UFG is currently hiring for a PolicyCenter - Product Owner who is accountable for Run-the-Business objectives within the PolicyCenter application. This role oversees all critical functionality to keep the business moving towards its objectives, such-as but not limited to: Rate & Form Updates, user issues, defects and other usability enhancements for the application. The Product Owner creates a Product roadmap and defines the strategic vision for their team driven by the overall organization vision. He/she will have a deep understanding of Commercial Insurance and building close relationships with key stakeholders across the organization like LOB Leads, Underwriting, Support and technology teams to ensure that the roadmap is aligned with overall strategy. A Product Owner manages dependencies with other team's functions while identifying, building and managing strategic partnerships across the different areas. They work closely within their team to ensure business value and user feedback is translated into new development. The Product Owner must also continually engage with customers and stakeholders on a regular basis and leverage new information to maintain and prioritize the product backlog. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Prioritize user issues, Defects, Rate & Form Updates and usability enhancements across entire Commercial Insurance portfolio. Collaborate across multiple business and technology teams to resolve critical issues. Facilitate the gathering of requirements, development and testing activities across PolicyCenter team. Partner with other PolicyCenter Product Owners to ensure alignment of objectives, dependencies and deliverables. Investigate issues as they arise and identify solutions for consideration. Work in an extremely fast paced environment while managing multiple deliverables simultaneously. Act as Voice of the Customer Drive Incremental Delivery, manage product development in Agile environment, facilitating sprint planning, reviews and retrospectives. Define the business value for the Product and support messaging, communication and customer outreach as necessary Build Product Backlog (user stories), prioritize the backlog based on business value, and continuously keep the backlog up to date Accept sprint results at sprint review and ensure the appropriate stakeholders are involved Ensure team members understand the stories in the backlog and the business value they deliver Collaborate with Tech Leads to define the technical roadmap for the Product (several sprints ahead of them) Engage with customers and stakeholders on a regular basis to gather feedback and refine the future of the Product as a result and adjust the backlog as needed Raise dependencies and roadblocks to Management to help resolve them if needed Conduct/ participate in sprint ceremonies as needed and work to support the team on a daily basis Job Specifications: Education: Four-year college degree preferred Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Certified Scrum Practitioner (CSP) or Certified Scrum Coach (CSC) preferred Employees are expected to participate in Agile training, in-house training programs, and insurance coursework throughout their careers. Experience: 3-5+ years' experience in IT Operations, DevOps, Systems Engineering, or Technical Product Ownership Product Management or similar work experience preferred Experience working in an iterative delivery environment (Agile, Scrum, etc.) preferred Experience with business analysis, requirements writing, or technical documentation preferred Project management experience preferred Experience in backlog development (e.g., prioritization and grooming, writing stories) Experience with basic development and technology concepts preferred Experience in the business domain aligned to the product backlog they are Product Owner of preferred Experience with Atlassian products preferred (i.e. Jira, JSM, Confluence) Knowledge, skills & abilities: Proven knowledge of standard concepts, practices and procedures within the relevant business function Understanding and knowledge of various internal roles (both business and technology) and how they interact with their product Strong network and ability to influence decisions within the business function Strong business mindset covering skills around data driven decision-making, managing up, financial impacts of decisions, and being able to say no to requests that do not align with product and company vision Strong collaborator with cross-functional teams from tech, delivery, and business Strong leader, team player and individual contributor Strong communication skills with comfort in speaking with business stakeholders Strong organizational skills managing requests from various sources and apply them to a continuously refined backlog Effective problem solver with ability to manage and lead the team to push the solution Strategic thinker capable of envisioning the future of the product Passion to challenge the status quo and find new solutions, drives outside the box thinking, embraces change Empowers others to fail, learn, and grow Experimental mindset to drive innovation Working Conditions: General office environment Pay Transparency Statement: UFG Insurance is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary range for this position is $103,222 - $136,105 annually, which represents the typical range for new hires in this role. Individual pay within this range will be determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, education, certifications, skills, internal equity, geography 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. This pay range disclosure is provided in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws.
    $103.2k-136.1k yearly 60d+ ago
  • Product Owner - CIAM

    Aegon 4.4company rating

    Product owner job in Cedar Rapids, IA

    Job Family Agile Leadership About Us At Transamerica, hard work, innovative thinking, and personal accountability are qualities we honor and reward. We understand the potential of leveraging the talents of a diverse workforce. We embrace an environment where employees enjoy a balance between their careers, families, communities, and personal interests. Ultimately, we appreciate the uniqueness of a company where talented professionals work collaboratively in a positive environment - one focused on helping people look forward and plan for the best life possible while providing tools and solutions that make it easier to get there. Who We Are We believe everyone deserves to live their best life. More than a century ago, we were among the first financial services companies in America to serve everyday people from all walks of life. Today, we're part of an international holding company, with millions of customers and thousands of employees worldwide. Our insurance, retirement, and investment solutions help people make the most of what's important to them. We're empowered by a vast agent network covering North America, with diversity to match. Together with our nonprofit research institute and foundation, we tune in, step up, and are a force for good - for our customers and the communities where we live, work, and play. United in our purpose, we help people create the financial freedom to live life on their terms. What We Do Transamerica is organized into three distinct businesses. These include 1) World Financial Group, including Transamerica Financial Advisors, 2) Protection Solutions and Savings & Investments, comprised of life insurance, annuities, employee benefits, retirement plans, and Transamerica Investment Solutions, and 3) Financial Assets, which includes legacy blocks of long term care, universal life, and variable and fixed annuities. These are supported by Transamerica Corporate, which includes Finance, People and Places, General Counsel, Risk, Internal Audit, Strategy and Development, and Corporate Affairs, which covers Communications, Brand, and Government and Policy Affairs. Transamerica employs nearly 7,000 people. It's part of Aegon, an integrated, diversified, international financial services group serving approximately 23.9 million customers worldwide.* For more information, visit transamerica.com. Summary Our teams leverage the Agile Scrum development methodology and understand the importance of having a true Product Owner. This is a highly visible role with significant responsibility, frequently meeting with Directors and Business Unit Leaders who use our platform to securely build and operate their workloads. You need to have a mix of technical proficiency in modern Identity ad security architecture, strong abstract thinking skills, and the ability to turn ideas into concrete requirements that solve the right problems. You must have practical experience defining and leading critical software systems delivery from definition through launch and operation. You must be able to thrive and succeed in a highly regulated environment and not be hindered by ambiguity or competing priorities. Responsibilities * Provide vision and serve as a champion of customer perspectives to the team in the form of clearly written requirements and working in collaboration with the team to size the work with clear acceptance criteria. * Research and evaluate market-based and customer-inspired insights that inform the product's vision and comprehensive strategy planning. * Provide vision and serve as a champion of customer perspectives to the Agile team in the form of clearly written epics, themes and user stories each with clear acceptance criteria in collaboration with the team. Help the team make business trade-offs between near term and longer-term product goals. Provide leadership to make the hard calls on scope and competing priorities while realistically managing stakeholder demands * Establish and prioritize the product roadmap and its backlog in collaboration with the team. * Collaborate proactively in ceremonies with UI/UX team, product scrum team, and other product owners to maintain the product roadmap, business outcomes, and goals. * Lead regular backlog refinement workshops to help estimate relative feature value and update delivery forecasts to aid prioritization, minimize oversubscription of delivery teams and manage stakeholder expectations. * Ensure product aligns with company strategy and broader product strategies through regular communication with customers, stakeholders and product management. Coordinate with the Scrum Master to facilitate short feedback loops between delivery teams and stakeholders through frequent deliveries and sharing of lessons learned. * Engage in scaled agile practices and coordinate with other Product owners (as needed) to promote cross-team alignment around product roadmaps and dependencies. * Lead product release planning with technical and business stakeholders and set expectations for delivery of new functionalities. * Participate in system demos at the end of the iteration and provide story/feature acceptance per the pre-agreed "Definition of Done" criteria. Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, or experience work in a related field. * Solid understanding of the product lifecycle. * In-depth experience with agile methodologies, technical understanding of products, and up to date on industry standards and best practices * Comfortable working with multiple teams, in-house and remote * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * Accurate and precise attention to detail. * Able to build strong interpersonal relationships with business analysts, UI/UX team, leadership, senior management, and internal and external stakeholders * Experience with JIRA, or a similar agile product management toolset. * Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office Suite; working knowledge of software development. Preferred Qualifications * Two years of related work experience. * Product Owner certification (e.g. CSPO, SAFe POPM) * Track record of continued and recent education in agile, including training, conferences, user groups and self-study * Knowledge of approaches discussed in the agile space: XP, Kanban, SAFe, LeSS, Crystal, FDD, etc. * Experience as a collaborative leader. Working Conditions * Hybrid working with 3 days in office (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays), 2 days remote * May require minimal travel for meetings and/or training * May require work outside of normal working hours due to global support This is not a contract of employment nor for any specific job responsibilities. The Company may change, add to, remove, or revoke the terms of this job description at its discretion. Managers may assign other duties and responsibilities as needed. In the event an employee or applicant requests or requires an accommodation to perform job functions, the applicable HR Business Partner should be contacted to evaluate the accommodation request. Compensation: The Salary for this position generally ranges between $102,000 $127,000 annually. Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law. Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company's discretion. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. This is a hybrid position requiring three days in office per week in one of our hub locations (Cedar Rapids, IA; Philadelphia, PA; Denver, CO). Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position. What We Offer For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees. Compensation Benefits * Competitive Pay * Bonus for Eligible Employees Benefits Package * Pension Plan * 401k Match * Employee Stock Purchase Plan * Tuition Reimbursement * Disability Insurance * Medical Insurance * Dental Insurance * Vision Insurance * Employee Discounts * Career Training & Development Opportunities Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits * Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service. * Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays). * Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars * Parental Leave - fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child. * Adoption Assistance * Employee Assistance Program * Back-Up Care Program * PTO for Volunteer Hours * Employee Matching Gifts Program * Employee Resource Groups * Inclusion and Diversity Programs * Employee Recognition Program * Referral Bonus Programs Inclusion & Diversity We believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a work environment filled with exceptional individuals. We're thrilled to have been recognized for our efforts through the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, Dave Thomas Adoption Friendly Advocate, and several Seramount lists, including the Inclusion Index, 100 Best Companies for Working Parents, Best Companies for Dads, and Top 75 Companies for Executive Women. To foster a culture of inclusivity throughout our workforce, workplace, and marketplace, Transamerica offers a wide range of diversity and inclusion programs. This includes our company-sponsored, employee-driven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are formed around a shared interest or a common characteristic of diversity. ERGs are open to all employees. They provide a supportive environment to help us better appreciate our similarities and differences and understand how they benefit us all. Giving Back We believe our responsibilities extend beyond our corporate walls. That's why we created the Aegon Transamerica Foundation in 1994. Through a mix of financial grants and the volunteer efforts of our employees, the foundation supports nonprofit organizations focused on the things that matter most to our people in the communities where we live and work. Transamerica's Parent Company Aegon acquired the Transamerica business in 1999. Since its start in 1844, Aegon has grown into an international company serving more than 23.9 million people across the globe.* It offers investment, protection, and retirement solutions, always with a clear purpose: Helping people live their best lives. As a leading global investor and employer, the company seeks to have a positive impact by addressing critical environmental and societal issues, with a focus on climate change and inclusion and diversity. * As of December 31, 2023
    $102k-127k yearly Auto-Apply 12d ago
  • Senior Product Manager

    Hibu

    Product owner job in Cedar Rapids, IA

    Hibu is seeking a Senior Product Manager on the Digital Product Team to focus on Core Client Experiences. This role will play a critical part in shaping & implementing strategic decisions for how Hibu clients recognize value from our solution, with an emphasis on developing digital experiences for Hibu customers across web and mobile platforms ensuring they can complete immediate jobs to be done and putting them on a path for lifetime growth. This role will enhance customer lead analysis tools and identify customer journey moments to help customers save time and realize value. The role will also own the third party integration roadmap and will define opportunities to use AI to enhance Hibu's client facing tools. The Senior Product Manager is responsible for managing or participating in product implementation and enhancement projects across multiple Hibu products and services, coordinating closely with Hibu's Tech and Ops teams, and with vendors and partners on customization, integration and feature development needed. The Senior Product Manager is also responsible for data analysis across Hibu's products and services, to track trends, uncover insights, and provide information to Marketing, Go To Market and Training teams for use in marketing collateral and case studies. Primary Responsibilities: Define product features and functionality requirements (business, technical and operational) to meet market needs and achieve Hibu's strategic and commercial goals Defines integration and interoperability requirements (APIs, SDKs, partner enablement) aligned with Hibu's ecosystem strategy and product goals Develop a deep understanding of client needs and intent to suggest new opportunities to enhance client value Work with lines of business to understand value drivers for their customers Leverage experimentation platforms to test and iterate on potential experiences, validate the journey map and increase customer value over time Work with Hibu's Tech and Ops teams and our partners and vendors to translate business, technical and operational requirements into system enhancements and integration requirements Work as part of an Agile product development team and process (manage feature backlogs, etc.) Work with Development, QA, IT and other parallel organizations to complete and deploy Product Releases Work with Go To Market, Sales Training, Marketing and Sales to launch Product Releases commercially Communicate regularly with other Product team members to ensure enhancements and releases fit seamlessly with other Hibu Products. Work with Business Intelligence to build and enhance reporting for Solutions and Product specific churn. Collect and analyze data from Hibu's products to identify trends, insights and opportunities which can help drive our Product roadmaps and be used by Hibu's Marketing, GTM and Sales and Operations Training teams to develop collateral and case studies and/or empower teams Investigate vendor and partner issues related to API calls, webhooks and/or data transfer or retrieval issues Monitor the digital marketing landscape to keep abreast of new technologies and capabilities regarding digital marketing, and inform Hibu's strategic and tactical product roadmaps. Attend industry webinars, conferences and similar events as needed Business Relationships: Work with vendors and partners to define and implement new features and capabilities for Hibu's Digital products, and to manage integrations with Hibu's systems. Work with Hibu's Tech and Operations teams to define and implement new products, features and capabilities for Hibu's Digital Products Work with Hibu's Marketing, Go To Market and Training teams to leverage data, trends and insights from across Hibu's Products and Solutions to arm them and make them more effective Competencies/Critical Skills: Understanding of digital marketing markets, trends and technology Experience with complex API integrations between systems Experience in an Agile product development environment and related processes (2+ years) Experience in data analysis, experimentation tools and the use of tools such as PowerBI Familiarity with the marketing needs of local businesses Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences from engineers to executives Strong communication and presentation skills using Office or compatible products Familiarity with Sales Force or other similar CRM system Experience building AI into software or using AI during the course of building software Experience using Jira/Atlassian suite of tools (or similar) as part of the product management process Experience, Qualifications and Requirements Required/Preferred Bachelors degree in technical field or business Required 5+ years in a Technology Industry (Internet, Online Media, Digital Marketing, etc.) Required 5+ years in a Product Management or Technical Management/Process Role Required Experience with Agile product development Required Experience using Jira/Atlassian suite of tools (or similar) as part of the product management process Required Experience with Online and/or Mobile Advertising Preferred Leadership experience in a Matrix organization (indirect team management) Preferred Experience using AI for business efficiency gains Preferred Experience building AI into software or using AI during the course of building software Preferred Experience in developing web and mobile experiences Preferred IND10 #LI-CK1 #LI-HYBRID Working with us means joining a team of truly extraordinary people working to improve communities across the country. Joining our team means not only working in a fun environment with smart people, but also being able to take advantage of our competitive compensation, ongoing training, incentives, and generous benefits package. Learn more about the Hibu culture here: Culture at Hibu NOTE: Hibu is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and consistent with applicable law, provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in completing our job application process. If you need reasonable accommodation and/or are having difficulty completing our online application process due to a disability you may use the following email address ******************************** : Please include your name and contact information and the title of the position you are interested in. Note: this is not for general employment inquires or correspondence. Hibu will only respond to requests related to those who need assistance with the online application process due to a disability
    $93k-126k yearly est. Auto-Apply 2d ago
  • Product Manager

    RCR Consulting 3.8company rating

    Product owner job in Cedar Rapids, IA

    Senior Product Manager / Product Manager Hybrid: ~50% remote / ~50% in office (alternating weekly schedule) Travel: 25-40% Compensation: $80,000-$120,000 base (depending on experience) Be Part of Building Something New We are seeking an experienced Product Manager where you will have the opportunity to help shape a new department from the ground up. As our company shifts from traditional delivery models toward a product-centric operating model, we're standing up a new department focused on building customer-centric, data-driven digital products that will be foundational to our future. If you're energized by ambiguity, inspired by cross-functional collaboration, and passionate about using customer insights and strategy to influence outcomes at scale, this role offers the chance to make a visible, enterprise-level impact. We welcome both senior-level talent (7+ years) ready to lead product strategy across multiple initiatives, and mid-level product managers (4+ years) ready to stretch into greater ownership and leadership responsibilities. What You'll Do Drive Product Strategy & Vision Lead and influence cross-product roadmaps aligned to business goals and measurable outcomes. Shape the future-state product vision and use it to guide prioritization and execution. Stay ahead of industry trends, competitive movements, and emerging technologies. Use data to measure product adoption, customer value, and ROI. Lead Through Influence Partner with product managers to ensure clarity on requirements, customer value, and prioritization. Promote consistency in backlog management, value-driven decision-making, and cross-team alignment. Represent product ownership in PI planning, steering committees, portfolio syncs, and executive forums. Translate complex concepts for non-technical audiences and educate teams across the organization. Serve as the final decision-maker for feature priorities within your product domain. Champion Product Discovery & Customer Insights Work directly with customers and stakeholders to understand pain points and opportunities. Lead end-to-end customer journeys and roadmap execution for multiple products. Ensure cross-product work is defined, designed, delivered, and communicated effectively. Guide Agile Delivery Represent the product in cross-functional ceremonies and demos. Use tools like Aha!, ProductBoard, or Jira Align to manage a clear and actionable backlog. Balance trade-offs between business value, technical debt, and delivery speed. What You Bring We're looking for individuals who demonstrate strong business acumen, curiosity, and an ability to thrive in a fast-evolving environment. Required Experience Senior Level: 7+ years as a product manager/owner Mid Level: 4+ years as a product manager/owner Experience working in Agile or SAFe environments Proven ability to influence leadership and drive decision-making Strong problem-solving skills and ability to navigate ambiguity Experience in financial services or banking is a plus Skills That Enable Success Customer-centric mindset with the ability to turn insights into scalable solutions Strong communication and presentation skills Ability to lead complex discovery, requirements, and design sessions Strategic thinking and a proactive, high-energy approach Ability to partner across teams and at all levels of leadership Technical aptitude and a desire to bring forward new technologies and innovation Education Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field Why Join Us? Influence the future. You'll play a meaningful role in building our product organization and shaping enterprise strategy. Grow with a modern product team. Work across multiple products, gain exposure to executive leadership, and drive decisions that matter. Hybrid flexibility. Enjoy a balanced schedule of in-office collaboration and remote productivity (2 days in office one week / 3 days the next). Competitive compensation. Salary range of $80,000-$120,000 based on experience (mid vs. senior). Impact at scale. Your work will help transform how we build, deliver, and support products that serve customers and internal partners across the organization. We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
    $80k-120k yearly Auto-Apply 21d ago
  • Product Manager

    Greatamerica 4.3company rating

    Product owner job in Cedar Rapids, IA

    GreatAmerica Financial Services is a highly successful entrepreneurial company providing equipment financing to businesses across the United States. Our exemplary customer service, our principle-centered business philosophy and our team-based operating approach are key to our success and growth. We Are Looking to Add a Key Member to our Product Delivery Team! As a member of the Product Management team, the Product Manager manages the end-to-end product life cycle of a single product or feature set. This role will collaborate with stakeholders and agile teams to provide execution and implementation of the product strategy roadmap. This role is critical in acting as the voice of the customer to understand the customer pain points, feature new opportunity and showcase product and to go to market strategies. As a Product Manager, you will: 1. Product Strategy & Roadmap Define product outcomes and Objectives and Key Results (OKRs), break down work into actionable steps to facilitate product discovery, design, development, and delivery. Manage an end-to-end product lifecycle by implementing a Now, Next, and Later framework that captures a rolling 12-month product roadmap. Stay abreast of industry trends, competitive landscape changes, recommend new technological trends, and innovative products/features to the teams. 2. Stakeholder Management & Collaboration Partner with key stakeholders to identify and prioritize new features and enhancements and record them in Jira. Influence product decisions by providing consultation and direction to stakeholders. Manage a room with various stakeholders and drive ROI discussions to justify work. 3. Product Discovery & Customer Insights Identify, analyze, and interpret new requests using various kinds of techniques to meet customer and internal stakeholder needs and requirements. Talk to customers to understand pain points, new feature opportunities, showcase product capabilities, and go-to-market strategies. Acts as the voice of the customer. 4. Design & Prototyping Work with various partners to create screen prototypes/wireframes, gather feedback, and adjust to optimize performance. 5. Agile Delivery & Backlog Management Work with the Agile Development Team and Scrum Master, lead backlog planning and grooming, and support Release planning. Maintain the sprint backlog: refine, estimate, and prioritize work. Collaborate with BSAs, developers, testers, and UX to clarify requirements. Participate in daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. Use tools such as AHA, ProductBoard, or Jira Aligned to manage product backlog. To be successful in this role you will need: Can do attitude! High energy, self-motivated, & strategic thinker Strong customer centricity to implement strategies and techniques used to ensure that customers and internal business partners have a positive experience with GreatAmerica products and services at every touch point. Ability to anticipate shifting market priorities, internal and external customer needs in a manner that consistently adds value. Ability to deep dive and lead complex product discovery, requirements gathering & design sessions. Ability to plan and sequence work that captures dependencies and synchronizes resources to achieve business results using key performance indicators. Strong presentation & communication skills (verbal and written). Passion for learning about new technologies and identifying ways to drive innovation. Education Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related disciplines. Experience 4+ years of experience as a product manager/owner. Experience in the financial services or banking industry is a plus. Experience with Agile and/or SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) in a product owner role Track record of creative and strong problem-solving and ability to thrive in a cross-functional and virtual environment. Computer Skills Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite Sharing rewards is an integral part of our culture. We believe in the value of hard work and reward our employees beyond the paycheck. Our total rewards package is based on eligibility and includes: Financial Benefits Competitive Compensation Monthly Bonuses for Eligible Employees 401(k) and Company Match Annual Profit Sharing Paid Time Off Health, Wellbeing, and Family Planning Benefits Paid Vacation - starting at 80 hours annually for employees in their first year of service. Paid Sick Days - Ten (10) per year with a conversion option for unused time. Ten (10) Paid Holidays per year Gym Reimbursement Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Short-Term and Long Term Disability Company Paid Life Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Health Savings Accounts (HSA) Employee Assistance Program Parental Leave Education and Career Planning Benefits Tuition Assistance Networking Opportunities Leadership Development Opportunities Perks Paid Parking Service Awards Hybrid work arrangements Business casual environment A strong organizational culture focused on our greatest asset: you! If your experience aligns closely, please apply. We value diverse backgrounds and adding new perspectives. We encourage you to apply if you can make a strong impact in this role at ***************************** Please note, applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
    $74k-103k yearly est. Auto-Apply 42d ago
  • Product Manager - Data Analytics and Reports (Onsite)

    RTX Corporation

    Product owner job in Cedar Rapids, IA

    Country: United States of America Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company's immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role. Security Clearance: None/Not Required FlightAware has built the world's leading aviation software platform, processing over 180+ million incoming messages an hour from over 30,000 individual data feeds-2 terabytes a day and growing! We provide the best, most complete, and most accurate real-time flight-tracking service and are proud to have built a wide variety of successful products on this foundation that have become central to the aviation industry at large. FlightAware is looking for a Product Manager to support the development of our Data Reports products. The Product Manager will be responsible for defining the vision for the continued evolution of FlightAware's data report products based on a sound understanding of the market needs. You will lead, inspire and support one or more Product Owners and/or Data Analysts. As a hands-on leader, you'll help them define and manage technical, operational, and business requirements. You will work closely with your team and engineering to define and prioritize activities to achieve that vision, delivering industry leading products. You will be responsible for monitoring direct report's productivity and provide constructive feedback and coaching. Regardless of role, we expect excellent interpersonal and communication skills across all hires at FlightAware. We look for candidates who will thrive here, meaning they demonstrate clear communication, embrace open feedback, trust their colleagues, and are driven to execute, deliver, and complete projects independently and efficiently. What You Will Do * Product development in coordination with FlightAware executive leadership, sales, and marketing teams. Uses evidence-based decision-making to prioritize initiatives effectively. * Create and maintain effective plans to extend the FlightAware data reports products and grow revenues. * Develop and maintain product roadmaps that guide product development, marketing, and sales teams on priorities and deliverables. * Share roadmap information with the FlightAware. Help the development team gain full perspective on where their works fits in with other work and company goals. Clearly articulates the "what," "when," and "why" of what FlightAware is doing. * Effectively coordinate between customers, internal stakeholders and the technical team to agree priorities. * Collect, analyze, and prioritize data about FlightAware's products and markets from customers, prospects, industry analysts, and internal stakeholders. * Support the sales and marketing teams by attending customer/prospect meetings and creating product-related content. * Make sound business decisions based on trade-offs between cost and benefit. * Mentor and grow Product Owners and/or Data Analysts to foster an extremely high-performing team. * Lead and support a culture of collaboration, critique, and candid feedback. * Motivate the team with clear, engaging goals and initiatives. Qualifications You Must Have * Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience * At least 5 years of experience in Product Management Qualifications We Prefer * Prior Produce Management with a SaaS product * Experience of working with Agile teams and processes * Excellent internal and external communication skills * Advanced knowledge of the aviation industry What We Offer Some of our competitive benefits package includes: * Medical, dental, and vision insurance * Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees * Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds * Tuition reimbursement * Life insurance and disability coverage * Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning * Employee Assistance Plan * Incentives for a Healthy You * Autism Benefit * Doctor on Demand * Adoption Assistance * Second Opinion program * And more! Learn More & Apply Now! Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial and business aviation customers. We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers, crews, and militaries, from aircraft and airports to air traffic management. Join us in creating solutions that connect the world, one flight at a time. Start your application today. * Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role. Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form - with our customers and with each other - propel us all higher, again and again. Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote. The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance. This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window. RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms
    $81k-111k yearly est. Auto-Apply 7d ago
  • Product Manager

    Henderson Products 4.0company rating

    Product owner job in Manchester, IA

    WHO WE ARE: Douglas Dynamics is North Americas premier manufacturer and up-fitter of work truck attachments and equipment. Our belief is that our employees and culture are just as important to the company as serving our customers. We place a high value on building a team and working environment where individuals can succeed professionally and personally. As a team member at Douglas Dynamics, you can expect to make a difference through your work, to have a direct impact on the achievement of a very meaningful mission to serve our customers, to advance your career, and to have room for fun and fulfillment in your daily life. We encourage you to consider joining our team, where we offer top notch benefits, multiple avenues for advancement and a great working environment. HOW WE DO IT: Grow, Improve, and Engage is our focus as an organization to ensure we succeed by executing the right things. These are our Core Values and are How We Win in the marketplace. The Winning Behaviors are what each Douglas Dynamics employee does to support the success of our company. They are the expectations of all of us to help ensure we focus on winning as an organization the right way! Our Winning Behaviors are: * Be Customer & Results Driven * Anticipate the Possibilities * Collaborate & Care * Communicate Responsibly * Develop Self & Others * Get Better Every Day HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE: As a Product Manager, you will be responsible for a portion of the Henderson Products Municipal Snow & Ice Removal product portfolio including market opportunities, go-to-market product differentiation and value, product lifecycle customer needs, manage internal and external product training, and product/feature release activities. The individual will work closely with a cross-functional product line management team including Engineering, Finance, Operations, Sales, Sourcing, and Technical Services. * Lead and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including sourcing, manufacturing, engineering, installation, technical services and finance, to bring to market new products and/or enhancements for current products * Own one or more product lines to ensure financial objectives are met while aligning to strategic vision * Develop and maintain short-term and long-term product roadmaps and strategy * Develop and maintain long-term strategic and differentiated solutions map * Conduct and analyze marketing research and integrate into new product and current product offerings * Foster DMAIC approach to continuous process improvement * Provide value-based pricing and alternative solution recommendations with a diverse sales team * Develop and maintain strategic pricing structures for whole good solutions, service parts and accessories * Budget, plan, and manage internal and external training * Align and manage coordinated organization launch of New Product and Current Product improvements * Develop and maintain corporate brand strategy * Assist engineering team in product offering to meet customer specifications at optimal cost. WHAT WE OFFER YOU: * A fulfilling career with the ability to contribute to an industry leader * A comprehensive suite of benefits * Competitive salary commensurate with experience * A generous 401k match WHAT THIS ROLE NEEDS: * Successful Project Management skills with measurable impact to company performance * Strong mechanical aptitude and interest in products and how they work * Data analytic skills with tools such as Excel, Power BI, or other database reporting tools * Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple priorities * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * Strong organization skills * Ability and willingness to travel 30-40% of the time * Organizational, detail, and follow-up skills. * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a strong team player * Bachelors degree in Marketing, Engineering, technical discipline or Business Administration with technical experience preferred. * 3-5 years multi-functional marketing, engineering, or technical sales role Our focus on integrity, teamwork, and high performance creates an ideal work environment for every one of our employees. We offer competitive salaries, benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Discover our opportunities and come see all the ways you can do more at Douglas Dynamics. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Douglas Dynamics, LLC does not discriminate against qualified applicants in hiring based on race, color, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.
    $74k-102k yearly est. 19d ago
  • Senior Product Line Manager

    Wabtec Corporation 4.5company rating

    Product owner job in Cedar Rapids, IA

    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 Product Manager 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 product management, 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. * Manage product 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 4d ago
  • New Product Introduction (NPI) Manager - Precision Strike

    Bae Systems Plc 4.7company rating

    Product owner 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 17d ago
  • Senior Manager, Product Development

    Aegon 4.4company rating

    Product owner job in Cedar Rapids, IA

    Job Family Product and Propositioning Marketing About Us At Transamerica, hard work, innovative thinking, and personal accountability are qualities we honor and reward. We understand the potential of leveraging the talents of a diverse workforce. We embrace an environment where employees enjoy a balance between their careers, families, communities, and personal interests. Ultimately, we appreciate the uniqueness of a company where talented professionals work collaboratively in a positive environment - one focused on helping people look forward and plan for the best life possible while providing tools and solutions that make it easier to get there. Who We Are We believe everyone deserves to live their best life. More than a century ago, we were among the first financial services companies in America to serve everyday people from all walks of life. Today, we're part of an international holding company, with millions of customers and thousands of employees worldwide. Our insurance, retirement, and investment solutions help people make the most of what's important to them. We're empowered by a vast agent network covering North America, with diversity to match. Together with our nonprofit research institute and foundation, we tune in, step up, and are a force for good - for our customers and the communities where we live, work, and play. United in our purpose, we help people create the financial freedom to live life on their terms. What We Do Transamerica is organized into three distinct businesses. These include 1) World Financial Group, including Transamerica Financial Advisors, 2) Protection Solutions and Savings & Investments, comprised of life insurance, annuities, employee benefits, retirement plans, and Transamerica Investment Solutions, and 3) Financial Assets, which includes legacy blocks of long term care, universal life, and variable and fixed annuities. These are supported by Transamerica Corporate, which includes Finance, People and Places, General Counsel, Risk, Internal Audit, Strategy and Development, and Corporate Affairs, which covers Communications, Brand, and Government and Policy Affairs. Transamerica employs nearly 7,000 people. It's part of Aegon, an integrated, diversified, international financial services group serving approximately 23.9 million customers worldwide.* For more information, visit transamerica.com. Summary As part of the Transamerica Annuity Product Development team, this role supports the development of annuity products and underlying investment options. Aligns the needs of the investor, distribution partner and shareholder to deliver meaningful solutions at a reasonable price. Responsibilities: * Model cashflows of existing and new annuity product concepts and create illustrative materials to facilitate understanding across audiences ranging from project execution teams to senior executives * Conduct advisor and customer feedback and input sessions to help ascertain the needs of investors and financial advisors * Ideate and develop annuity products and product features that meet the needs of investors and financial advisors or that better align with the financial aspirations of Transamerica * Perform regular and ad-hoc analysis comparing performance of various products and product features across targeted competition and broad market segments * Perform analysis of product line financial performance and market positioning; determine key drivers and communicate conclusions to business partners. * Generate solutions based on product line analysis; develop innovative solutions in partnership with key stakeholders (e.g. Legal, Pricing, Sales) that improve outcomes for the company and customers. * Conduct cost benefit analysis; defend financial and strategic viability of potential product solutions. * Educate a diverse range of audiences on Transamerica products and solutions. Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in business, economics or related discipline, or equivalent insurance/finance industry experience. * Ten years of experience in the insurance/finance industry * Proficient knowledge of insurance products and financial concepts, preferably related to annuities, retirement and investments. * Experience related to product development, market research or consumer testing. * Analytical and problem-solving skills to gather, analyze and model financial data or products. * Communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate and build consensus with business partners and stakeholders. * Presentation skills to communicate complex proposals to a wide range of audiences. * Proficiency using MS Office tools. Preferred Qualifications: * Relevant experience in investments, actuarial and/or marketing roles. * Relevant experience with programming, visualization and/or CRM systems. Working Conditions: * Hybrid (Tuesday - Thursday) * Occasional travel to meet with stakeholders. The Salary for this position generally ranges between $122,000 - $150,000 annually. Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law. Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company's discretion. This is not a contract of employment nor for any specific job responsibilities. The Company may change, add to, remove, or revoke the terms of this job description at its discretion. Managers may assign other duties and responsibilities as needed. In the event an employee or applicant requests or requires an accommodation in order to perform job functions, the applicable HR Business Partner should be contacted to evaluate the accommodation request. What We Offer For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees. Compensation Benefits * Competitive Pay * Bonus for Eligible Employees Benefits Package * Pension Plan * 401k Match * Employee Stock Purchase Plan * Tuition Reimbursement * Disability Insurance * Medical Insurance * Dental Insurance * Vision Insurance * Employee Discounts * Career Training & Development Opportunities Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits * Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service. * Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays). * Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars * Parental Leave - fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child. * Adoption Assistance * Employee Assistance Program * College Coach Program * Back-Up Care Program * PTO for Volunteer Hours * Employee Matching Gifts Program * Employee Resource Groups * Inclusion and Diversity Programs * Employee Recognition Program * Referral Bonus Programs Inclusion & Diversity We believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a work environment filled with exceptional individuals. We're thrilled to have been recognized for our efforts through the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, Dave Thomas Adoption Friendly Advocate, and several Seramount lists, including the Inclusion Index, 100 Best Companies for Working Parents, Best Companies for Dads, and Top 75 Companies for Executive Women. To foster a culture of inclusivity throughout our workforce, workplace, and marketplace, Transamerica offers a wide range of diversity and inclusion programs. This includes our company-sponsored, employee-driven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are formed around a shared interest or a common characteristic of diversity. ERGs are open to all employees. They provide a supportive environment to help us better appreciate our similarities and differences and understand how they benefit us all. Giving Back We believe our responsibilities extend beyond our corporate walls. That's why we created the Aegon Transamerica Foundation in 1994. Through a mix of financial grants and the volunteer efforts of our employees, the foundation supports nonprofit organizations focused on the things that matter most to our people in the communities where we live and work. Transamerica's Parent Company Aegon acquired the Transamerica business in 1999. Since its start in 1844, Aegon has grown into an international company serving more than 23.9 million people across the globe.* It offers investment, protection, and retirement solutions, always with a clear purpose: Helping people live their best lives. As a leading global investor and employer, the company seeks to have a positive impact by addressing critical environmental and societal issues, with a focus on climate change and inclusion and diversity. * As of December 31, 2023
    $122k-150k yearly Auto-Apply 45d ago
  • Senior Product Manager

    Hibu

    Product owner job in Cedar Rapids, IA

    Job Description Hibu is seeking a Senior Product Manager on the Digital Product Team to focus on Core Client Experiences. This role will play a critical part in shaping & implementing strategic decisions for how Hibu clients recognize value from our solution, with an emphasis on developing digital experiences for Hibu customers across web and mobile platforms ensuring they can complete immediate jobs to be done and putting them on a path for lifetime growth. This role will enhance customer lead analysis tools and identify customer journey moments to help customers save time and realize value. The role will also own the third party integration roadmap and will define opportunities to use AI to enhance Hibu's client facing tools. The Senior Product Manager is responsible for managing or participating in product implementation and enhancement projects across multiple Hibu products and services, coordinating closely with Hibu's Tech and Ops teams, and with vendors and partners on customization, integration and feature development needed. The Senior Product Manager is also responsible for data analysis across Hibu's products and services, to track trends, uncover insights, and provide information to Marketing, Go To Market and Training teams for use in marketing collateral and case studies. Primary Responsibilities: Define product features and functionality requirements (business, technical and operational) to meet market needs and achieve Hibu's strategic and commercial goals Defines integration and interoperability requirements (APIs, SDKs, partner enablement) aligned with Hibu's ecosystem strategy and product goals Develop a deep understanding of client needs and intent to suggest new opportunities to enhance client value Work with lines of business to understand value drivers for their customers Leverage experimentation platforms to test and iterate on potential experiences, validate the journey map and increase customer value over time Work with Hibu's Tech and Ops teams and our partners and vendors to translate business, technical and operational requirements into system enhancements and integration requirements Work as part of an Agile product development team and process (manage feature backlogs, etc.) Work with Development, QA, IT and other parallel organizations to complete and deploy Product Releases Work with Go To Market, Sales Training, Marketing and Sales to launch Product Releases commercially Communicate regularly with other Product team members to ensure enhancements and releases fit seamlessly with other Hibu Products. Work with Business Intelligence to build and enhance reporting for Solutions and Product specific churn. Collect and analyze data from Hibu's products to identify trends, insights and opportunities which can help drive our Product roadmaps and be used by Hibu's Marketing, GTM and Sales and Operations Training teams to develop collateral and case studies and/or empower teams Investigate vendor and partner issues related to API calls, webhooks and/or data transfer or retrieval issues Monitor the digital marketing landscape to keep abreast of new technologies and capabilities regarding digital marketing, and inform Hibu's strategic and tactical product roadmaps. Attend industry webinars, conferences and similar events as needed Business Relationships: Work with vendors and partners to define and implement new features and capabilities for Hibu's Digital products, and to manage integrations with Hibu's systems. Work with Hibu's Tech and Operations teams to define and implement new products, features and capabilities for Hibu's Digital Products Work with Hibu's Marketing, Go To Market and Training teams to leverage data, trends and insights from across Hibu's Products and Solutions to arm them and make them more effective Competencies/Critical Skills: Understanding of digital marketing markets, trends and technology Experience with complex API integrations between systems Experience in an Agile product development environment and related processes (2+ years) Experience in data analysis, experimentation tools and the use of tools such as PowerBI Familiarity with the marketing needs of local businesses Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences from engineers to executives Strong communication and presentation skills using Office or compatible products Familiarity with Sales Force or other similar CRM system Experience building AI into software or using AI during the course of building software Experience using Jira/Atlassian suite of tools (or similar) as part of the product management process Experience, Qualifications and Requirements Required/Preferred Bachelors degree in technical field or business Required 5+ years in a Technology Industry (Internet, Online Media, Digital Marketing, etc.) Required 5+ years in a Product Management or Technical Management/Process Role Required Experience with Agile product development Required Experience using Jira/Atlassian suite of tools (or similar) as part of the product management process Required Experience with Online and/or Mobile Advertising Preferred Leadership experience in a Matrix organization (indirect team management) Preferred Experience using AI for business efficiency gains Preferred Experience building AI into software or using AI during the course of building software Preferred Experience in developing web and mobile experiences Preferred IND10 #LI-CK1 #LI-HYBRID Working with us means joining a team of truly extraordinary people working to improve communities across the country. Joining our team means not only working in a fun environment with smart people, but also being able to take advantage of our competitive compensation, ongoing training, incentives, and generous benefits package. Learn more about the Hibu culture here: Culture at Hibu NOTE: Hibu is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and consistent with applicable law, provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in completing our job application process. If you need reasonable accommodation and/or are having difficulty completing our online application process due to a disability you may use the following email address ******************************** : Please include your name and contact information and the title of the position you are interested in. Note: this is not for general employment inquires or correspondence. Hibu will only respond to requests related to those who need assistance with the online application process due to a disability
    $93k-126k yearly est. 16d ago
  • Senior Manager, Product Development

    Transamerica 4.1company rating

    Product owner 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 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 43d ago
  • Product Manager

    RCR Consulting 3.8company rating

    Product owner job in Cedar Rapids, IA

    Job DescriptionSenior Product Manager / Product Manager Hybrid: ~50% remote / ~50% in office (alternating weekly schedule) Travel: 25-40% Compensation: $80,000-$120,000 base (depending on experience) Be Part of Building Something New We are seeking an experienced Product Manager where you will have the opportunity to help shape a new department from the ground up. As our company shifts from traditional delivery models toward a product-centric operating model, we're standing up a new department focused on building customer-centric, data-driven digital products that will be foundational to our future. If you're energized by ambiguity, inspired by cross-functional collaboration, and passionate about using customer insights and strategy to influence outcomes at scale, this role offers the chance to make a visible, enterprise-level impact. We welcome both senior-level talent (7+ years) ready to lead product strategy across multiple initiatives, and mid-level product managers (4+ years) ready to stretch into greater ownership and leadership responsibilities. What You'll Do Drive Product Strategy & Vision Lead and influence cross-product roadmaps aligned to business goals and measurable outcomes. Shape the future-state product vision and use it to guide prioritization and execution. Stay ahead of industry trends, competitive movements, and emerging technologies. Use data to measure product adoption, customer value, and ROI. Lead Through Influence Partner with product managers to ensure clarity on requirements, customer value, and prioritization. Promote consistency in backlog management, value-driven decision-making, and cross-team alignment. Represent product ownership in PI planning, steering committees, portfolio syncs, and executive forums. Translate complex concepts for non-technical audiences and educate teams across the organization. Serve as the final decision-maker for feature priorities within your product domain. Champion Product Discovery & Customer Insights Work directly with customers and stakeholders to understand pain points and opportunities. Lead end-to-end customer journeys and roadmap execution for multiple products. Ensure cross-product work is defined, designed, delivered, and communicated effectively. Guide Agile Delivery Represent the product in cross-functional ceremonies and demos. Use tools like Aha!, ProductBoard, or Jira Align to manage a clear and actionable backlog. Balance trade-offs between business value, technical debt, and delivery speed. What You Bring We're looking for individuals who demonstrate strong business acumen, curiosity, and an ability to thrive in a fast-evolving environment. Required Experience Senior Level: 7+ years as a product manager/owner Mid Level: 4+ years as a product manager/owner Experience working in Agile or SAFe environments Proven ability to influence leadership and drive decision-making Strong problem-solving skills and ability to navigate ambiguity Experience in financial services or banking is a plus Skills That Enable Success Customer-centric mindset with the ability to turn insights into scalable solutions Strong communication and presentation skills Ability to lead complex discovery, requirements, and design sessions Strategic thinking and a proactive, high-energy approach Ability to partner across teams and at all levels of leadership Technical aptitude and a desire to bring forward new technologies and innovation Education Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field Why Join Us? Influence the future. You'll play a meaningful role in building our product organization and shaping enterprise strategy. Grow with a modern product team. Work across multiple products, gain exposure to executive leadership, and drive decisions that matter. Hybrid flexibility. Enjoy a balanced schedule of in-office collaboration and remote productivity (2 days in office one week / 3 days the next). Competitive compensation. Salary range of $80,000-$120,000 based on experience (mid vs. senior). Impact at scale. Your work will help transform how we build, deliver, and support products that serve customers and internal partners across the organization. We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Powered by JazzHR uS298yHcgZ
    $80k-120k yearly 24d ago
  • Product Manager - Data Analytics and Reports (Onsite)

    RTX Corporation

    Product owner job in Cedar Rapids, IA

    **Country:** United States of America ** Onsite **U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:** Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company's immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role. **Security Clearance:** None/Not Required FlightAware has built the world's leading aviation software platform, processing over 180+ million incoming messages an hour from over 30,000 individual data feeds-2 terabytes a day and growing! We provide the best, most complete, and most accurate real-time flight-tracking service and are proud to have built a wide variety of successful products on this foundation that have become central to the aviation industry at large. FlightAware is looking for a Product Manager to support the development of our Data Reports products. The Product Manager will be responsible for defining the vision for the continued evolution of FlightAware's data report products based on a sound understanding of the market needs. You will lead, inspire and support one or more Product Owners and/or Data Analysts. As a hands-on leader, you'll help them define and manage technical, operational, and business requirements. You will work closely with your team and engineering to define and prioritize activities to achieve that vision, delivering industry leading products. You will be responsible for monitoring direct report's productivity and provide constructive feedback and coaching. Regardless of role, we expect excellent interpersonal and communication skills across all hires at FlightAware. We look for candidates who will thrive here, meaning they demonstrate clear communication, embrace open feedback, trust their colleagues, and are driven to execute, deliver, and complete projects independently and efficiently. **What You Will Do** · Product development in coordination with FlightAware executive leadership, sales, and marketing teams. Uses evidence-based decision-making to prioritize initiatives effectively. · Create and maintain effective plans to extend the FlightAware data reports products and grow revenues. · Develop and maintain product roadmaps that guide product development, marketing, and sales teams on priorities and deliverables. · Share roadmap information with the FlightAware. Help the development team gain full perspective on where their works fits in with other work and company goals. Clearly articulates the "what," "when," and "why" of what FlightAware is doing. · Effectively coordinate between customers, internal stakeholders and the technical team to agree priorities. · Collect, analyze, and prioritize data about FlightAware's products and markets from customers, prospects, industry analysts, and internal stakeholders. · Support the sales and marketing teams by attending customer/prospect meetings and creating product-related content. · Make sound business decisions based on trade-offs between cost and benefit. · Mentor and grow Product Owners and/or Data Analysts to foster an extremely high-performing team. · Lead and support a culture of collaboration, critique, and candid feedback. · Motivate the team with clear, engaging goals and initiatives. **Qualifications You Must Have** · Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience · At least 5 years of experience in Product Management **Qualifications We Prefer** · Prior Produce Management with a SaaS product · Experience of working with Agile teams and processes · Excellent internal and external communication skills · Advanced knowledge of the aviation industry **What We Offer** Some of our competitive benefits package includes: - Medical, dental, and vision insurance - Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees - Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds - Tuition reimbursement - Life insurance and disability coverage - Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning - Employee Assistance Plan - Incentives for a Healthy You - Autism Benefit - Doctor on Demand - Adoption Assistance - Second Opinion program - And more! **Learn More & Apply Now!** Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial and business aviation customers. We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers, crews, and militaries, from aircraft and airports to air traffic management. Join us in creating solutions that connect the world, one flight at a time. Start your application today. * Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role. **Onsite:** Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form - with our customers and with each other - propel us all higher, again and again. Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day. **_As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote._** The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance. This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window. _RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act._ **Privacy Policy and Terms:** Click on this link (******************************************************** to read the Policy and Terms Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
    $81k-111k yearly est. 6d ago
  • Product Manager

    Henderson Products 4.0company rating

    Product owner job in Manchester, IA

    Job Description WHO WE ARE: Douglas Dynamics is North America's premier manufacturer and up-fitter of work truck attachments and equipment. Our belief is that our employees and culture are just as important to the company as serving our customers. We place a high value on building a team and working environment where individuals can succeed professionally and personally. As a team member at Douglas Dynamics, you can expect to make a difference through your work, to have a direct impact on the achievement of a very meaningful mission to serve our customers, to advance your career, and to have room for fun and fulfillment in your daily life. We encourage you to consider joining our team, where we offer top notch benefits, multiple avenues for advancement and a great working environment. HOW WE DO IT: Grow, Improve, and Engage is our focus as an organization to ensure we succeed by executing the right things. These are our Core Values and are How We Win in the marketplace. The Winning Behaviors are what each Douglas Dynamics employee does to support the success of our company. They are the expectations of all of us to help ensure we focus on winning as an organization the right way! Our Winning Behaviors are: Be Customer & Results Driven Anticipate the Possibilities Collaborate & Care Communicate Responsibly Develop Self & Others Get Better Every Day HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE: As a Product Manager, you will be responsible for a portion of the Henderson Products Municipal Snow & Ice Removal product portfolio including market opportunities, go-to-market product differentiation and value, product lifecycle customer needs, manage internal and external product training, and product/feature release activities. The individual will work closely with a cross-functional product line management team including Engineering, Finance, Operations, Sales, Sourcing, and Technical Services. Lead and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including sourcing, manufacturing, engineering, installation, technical services and finance, to bring to market new products and/or enhancements for current products Own one or more product lines to ensure financial objectives are met while aligning to strategic vision Develop and maintain short-term and long-term product roadmaps and strategy Develop and maintain long-term strategic and differentiated solutions map Conduct and analyze marketing research and integrate into new product and current product offerings Foster DMAIC approach to continuous process improvement Provide value-based pricing and alternative solution recommendations with a diverse sales team Develop and maintain strategic pricing structures for whole good solutions, service parts and accessories Budget, plan, and manage internal and external training Align and manage coordinated organization launch of New Product and Current Product improvements Develop and maintain corporate brand strategy Assist engineering team in product offering to meet customer specifications at optimal cost. WHAT WE OFFER YOU: A fulfilling career with the ability to contribute to an industry leader A comprehensive suite of benefits Competitive salary commensurate with experience A generous 401k match WHAT THIS ROLE NEEDS: Successful Project Management skills with measurable impact to company performance Strong mechanical aptitude and interest in products and how they work Data analytic skills with tools such as Excel, Power BI, or other database reporting tools Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple priorities Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong organization skills Ability and willingness to travel 30-40% of the time Organizational, detail, and follow-up skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a strong team player Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Engineering, technical discipline or Business Administration with technical experience preferred. 3-5 years multi-functional marketing, engineering, or technical sales role Our focus on integrity, teamwork, and high performance creates an ideal work environment for every one of our employees. We offer competitive salaries, benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Discover our opportunities and come see all the ways you can do more at Douglas Dynamics. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Douglas Dynamics, LLC does not discriminate against qualified applicants in hiring based on race, color, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.
    $74k-102k yearly est. 16d ago
  • Senior Product Line Manager

    Wabtec Corporation 4.5company rating

    Product owner job in Cedar Rapids, IA

    **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 Product Manager 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 product management, 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. + Manage product 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. 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 5d ago
  • New Product Introduction (NPI) Manager - Precision Strike

    Bae Systems 4.7company rating

    Product owner job in Cedar Rapids, IA

    Join Our Team: At BAE Systems, we are committed to protecting those who protect us. Our Precision Strike (PS) team in Cedar Rapids, IA this at the forefront of this crucial mission and delivers cutting-edge navigation and guidance solutions, custom microelectronics, and high-volume CCAs and electronics that enable our customers to achieve their missions. Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced NPI Manager to lead the introduction of new products and solutions that drive mission success. As an NPI Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring seamless transitions from design concept to initial production, leading a team of Operations Program Managers (OPMs) to drive efficiency, reliability, and quality in our products. Key Responsibilities: + Lead, coach, and develop a team of OPMs responsible for executing programs from concept through initial production + Set clear performance expectations, provide regular coaching and feedback, and support career development for team members + Promote a culture of trust, accountability, and operational excellence + Ensure adequate resourcing; manage staffing plans and succession planning + Ensure timely execution of key operational deliverables, such as:Manufacturing readiness Sourcing strategies Risk management + Partner with design engineering to ensure early operations engagement to maximize producibility + Identify opportunities for process improvements, implementing changes to enhance efficiency, quality, and reliability + Manage risks associated with NPI projects, ensuring minimal impact on product launches + Partner with US Defense sites to implement NSS Best Practices This is a first shift position working Monday-Friday Preferred Experience: + Deep understanding of product development processes, program lifecycle management, and manufacturing readiness + Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills Requirements: + Experience in leading and developing high-performing teams + Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams + Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field + Minimum 5 years of experience in product development, launch planning, or related field + Strong project management and communication skills with experience using project management tools and methodologies What We Offer: + Opportunity to lead a team of OPMs and drive operational excellence + Collaborative and supportive work environment + Professional growth and development opportunities If you're a motivated and experienced professional looking to take on a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity! **Required Education, Experience, & Skills** + Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field + Minimum 5 years of experience in Operations or Engineering + Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance + Proven track record of delivering results in complex environments + Experience in leading and developing high-performing teams + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills + Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams **Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills** + Communicate effectively both orally and in writing + Exhibit sound interpersonal skills involving interfacing, coordinating and negotiating with company personnel + Utilize computer skills to prepare appropriate reports and documents in Microsoft Office + Make decisions using sound judgement while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations + Develop/demonstrate research and presentation skills + Ability to prioritize and multitask + Excellent organizational and follow through skills + Detail oriented + Ability to perform price analyses + Solid knowledge of DoD contracting **Pay Information** Full-Time Salary Range: $133333 - $226667 Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics. **New Product Introduction (NPI) Manager - Precision Strike** **119039BR** EEO Career Site Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities . females . veterans . individuals with disabilities . sexual orientation . gender identity . gender expression
    $133.3k-226.7k yearly 16d ago

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How much does a product owner earn in Cedar Rapids, IA?

The average product owner in Cedar Rapids, IA earns between $63,000 and $111,000 annually. This compares to the national average product owner range of $71,000 to $130,000.

Average product owner salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

$84,000

What are the biggest employers of Product Owners in Cedar Rapids, IA?

The biggest employers of Product Owners in Cedar Rapids, IA are:
  1. UFG Insurance
  2. Transamerica Corporation
  3. Aegon Usa
  4. UFG Career
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