Sr. Director, Product Management - PlatformsApply

Company: Edelman Financial Engines
Location: Santa Clara
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

At Edelman Financial Engines, we believe every hardworking American deserves to move their financial life forward, and were growing our team so we can help more clients every day.

As the Sr. Director of Product Management Platforms, you will lead a group of talented Product Managers with responsibility for the platforms that run our business. At Edelman Financial Engines (EFE), product managers use an agile management mindset to lead cross-functional teams called squads that own a product (like the Client Portal or Trading Platform) and have the skills necessary to deliver effective solutions for our financial planners and clients. Effective solutions are:
Valuable, meaning our users are better off using it and choose to adopt, Viable, meaning the solution works within the constraints of our business model, Usable, meaning users can figure out how to use it, and Feasible, meaning our engineers have the skills and technology to implement it.
This position reports to the Head of Product and is a core member of the Product leadership team. You will collaborate closely with partners in technology, operations, and the business.

Responsibilities:
Develop constructive relationships with senior stakeholders across operations, the business, and Product & Technology that help us understand, influence, and execute against company priorities Manage a team of Squad Leaders to maintain and prioritize and portfolio of near- and long-term product roadmaps that achieve our business objectives Work with Squad Leaders to shepherd products through stakeholder reviews, including legal, compliance, and investment management Raise the standards for our Squad Leaders, ensuring we take accountability for our teams and the outcomes they drive Represent EFE externally on projects with key partner engagement
Requirements:
8-10 years of product management experience, preferably with platform products Professional experience in financial services, especially financial planning, investment management, defined contribution plans, or financial advice is a plus Strong user orientation and understanding of needs for clients, planners, and internal customers Experience managing a team of product managers and/or engineers Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to influence and collaborate across the organization and at all levels Proven analytical and creative problem-solving skills BA/BS required; MBA preferred
About Edelman Financial Engines

Since 1986, Edelman Financial Engines has been committed to always acting in the best interest of our clients. We were founded on the belief that all American investors not just the wealthy deserve access to personalized, comprehensive financial planning and investment advice. Today, we are Americas top independent financial planning and investment advisor, recognized by both InvestmentNews1 and Barrons2 with 170+ planner offices across the country and entrusted by more than 1.2 million clients to manage more than $213 billion in assets. Our unique approach to serving clients combines our advanced methodology and proprietary technology with the attention of a dedicated personal financial planner. Every clients situation and goals are unique, and the powerful fusion of high-tech and high-touch allows Edelman Financial Engines to deliver the personal plan and financial confidence that everyone deserves.

For more information, visit www.EdelmanFinancialEngines.com and www.FinancialEngines.com

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