Hybrid Director, IT Product Management

at skillventory - A Leading Talent Research Firm

• Job title: Director, IT Product Management
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: $110,000 - $222,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Merrimack, United States

About the role

• Product Owner leading front-office Quantitative Research in investment management focused on Fixed Income and High Income Analytics. Partnering with Product Area leaders and senior Quant Researchers to drive strategic execution across teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the planning, execution, and delivery of Quantitative Research initiatives in the areas of Portfolio Construction, Portfolio Engineering, Investment Risk, and Analytics
• Develop and track project plans, timelines, and landmarks to ensure strategic alignment and timely delivery
• Lead and prioritize backlogs for large teams, ensuring efficient workflow and project alignment with business objectives
• Facilitate regular backlog refinement sessions, ensuring clarity and prioritization of tasks
• Champion Agile methodologies and adopt tools to enhance team productivity and collaboration including sprint planning, stand-ups, and sprint reviews
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external partners, ensuring clear communication and effective collaboration
• Identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies to minimize impact on project timelines and deliverables
• Present project updates to senior management and stakeholders, ensuring all parties are informed of progress and any potential issues

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in program management, specifically grooming backlogs for large teams with multiple projects and milestones
• Extensive background in Investment Management, with a strong understanding of multi-asset class investment processes in the front office
• Proven track record of successfully leading cross-functional teams and managing complex, multi-year projects allied to deep familiarity with Agile methodologies and experience in implementing Agile practices within large teams
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of interacting effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with team members and stakeholders
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) / Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or equivalent experience in a related field

Benefits

• comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support
• market-leading retirement
• generous paid time off and parental leave
• charitable giving employee match program
• educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career