Are you a skilled Agile Product Manager with experience in the financial sector looking to work hybrid in one of the locations listed below?  If so, I need to hear from you

Location Preferences:

1. Richardson, TX
2. New York City, NY
3. Wilmington, DE

Level/Experience Requirements:

• 3-6 years of experience in Product Management within an Agile environment, demonstrating familiarity with overall Agile methodologies.
• Proficiency in Jira or similar project management tools used by Agile teams.
• High-level technical knowledge related to the implementation of digital products.
• Experience or familiarity with Chat, Case, and CRM applications.
• Experience or familiarity with consumer banking products such as Credit Cards, Checking Accounts, Savings Accounts, Certificates of Deposit (CDs), etc.

Scope of Work (Day-to-Day Tasks):

• Coordinate with development tech teams through daily standups to groom JIRA user stories and tasks associated with new features owned by the team.
• Collaborate with other product managers and squads to define requirements and establish development timelines for new functions, tools, capabilities, and features.
• Own and drive the product roadmap for a specified domain to achieve business goals and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Serve as the primary point of contact for questions regarding the product and the intent of requirements; engage with engineering teams continuously throughout the sprint cycle.
• Prioritize the product backlog using domain expertise, customer insights, and market research to facilitate informed decisions regarding new feature development, platform investments, and optimizations.
• Coordinate with third-party vendors when necessary to ensure alignment and support for product development.
• Manage the identification and resolution of bugs associated with new feature releases to ensure product reliability and performance.
• Provide detailed reporting and managerial support to the Program Office for tracking progress and outcomes.

Key Skills:

• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across teams.
• Ability to balance multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Analytical mindset with experience in gathering customer feedback and market research.

This role is essential to ensuring the successful development and implementation of digital products that meet business objectives and enhance customer experiences in the consumer banking or financial sector.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $55-$60 per hour an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent:
Aquent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Our eligible talent has access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium.

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

Client Description:

Freelancing long-term with Aquent gets you access to some pretty cool things:

– You’re paid weekly

– Subsidized health and dental benefits after your first four weeks of work (averaging at least 20 hrs/wk)

– Paid Sick Leave for all US and Canada talent

– Access to Fidelity 401(k) with company match

– Access to FSA Program (pre-tax payment toward bus or train passes, etc.)

– Direct deposit for your paycheck

– Access to our Talent Rewards Program (we reward for referrals!)

– Access to free online courses via Aquent’s Gymnasium, to help you develop your skills: http://gymnasium.aquent.com/

– Aquent support: your Aquent Agent checks in with you during the course of your contract to make sure you’re happy and progressing according to your expectations (we’re also there to be looking for new opportunities for you when you’re close to wrapping up)