Home Lending Transformation Product Vice President

Home Lending Transformation Product Vice President

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience or equivalent expertise successfully delivering products, projects, or technology applications.
• Customer-Centric Mindset: Demonstrate a deep understanding of customer needs and pain points, uncovering root cause, and use this knowledge to guide product development and prioritize features that deliver maximum value.
• Visionary Leadership: Ability to articulate a clear product vision and strategy that aligns with the company’s goals, and inspire cross-functional teams to work towards achieving it.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Proficiency in using data and analytics to inform product decisions, measure success, and iterate on product features to improve user experience and business outcomes.
• Collaboration and Communication: Strong skills in collaborating with engineering, design, and business teams, and effectively communicating product goals, priorities, and progress to stakeholders at all levels.
• Technical Acumen: A solid understanding of the technical aspects of product development, enabling effective collaboration with engineering teams and informed decision-making regarding technical trade-offs.
• Agile Methodology Expertise: Experience in working within agile frameworks, such as Scrum or Kanban, to manage product backlogs, plan sprints, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality product increments.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to identify root cause over symptom problems, formulate real problem statements and address product challenges creatively and efficiently, ensuring that solutions align with both user needs and business objectives.
• Market and Competitive Analysis: Conduct thorough market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities for differentiation and innovation, and incorporate these insights into the product roadmap.

Responsibilities

• Define and Prioritize Product Backlog: Work closely with stakeholders to gather requirements, define user stories, and prioritize the product backlog to ensure alignment with business goals and customer needs.
• Collaborate with Development Teams: Engage daily with engineering and design teams to set strategy, clarify requirements, provide feedback, and ensure that product increments are delivered on time and meet quality standards.
• Conduct User Research and Testing: Organize and participate in user research sessions and usability testing to gather insights and validate product features, iterating based on feedback.
• Facilitate Agile Ceremonies: Lead and participate in agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to ensure effective team collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Monitor Product Performance: Analyze product performance metrics and user feedback to identify areas for improvement and make data-driven decisions to enhance the product.
• Communicate with Stakeholders: Regularly update stakeholders on product progress, challenges, and upcoming priorities, ensuring transparency and alignment across the organization.
• Develop Product Roadmaps: Create and maintain product roadmaps that outline the strategic direction and key milestones, ensuring they are communicated and understood by all relevant parties.
• Stay Informed on Industry Trends: Continuously research and stay informed about industry trends, competitor products, and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for innovation and differentiation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Relevant Field: A degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Previous experience in user experience design and solution design
• Proficient in Figma, JIRA, JIRA Align, Excel, PowerPoint, Process Mapping Tools