Director of Product Management (Hybrid)

Company DescriptionAt Fannie Mae, futures are made. The inspiring work we do helps make a home a possibility for millions of homeowners and renters. Every day offers compelling opportunities to use tech to tackle housing’s biggest challenges and impact the future of the industry. You’ll be a part of an expert team thriving in an energizing, flexible environment. Here, you will grow your career and help create access to fair, affordable housing finance.Job DescriptionIn this compelling leadership position, you will lead efforts to build, develop, and design functionality for a product, as well as oversee the ongoing implementation, enhancement, or maintenance of existing products.  In this role this leader will be expected to develop and manage a high performing team that delivers quality and value for the organization.  Clear understanding of product management principals and theories will be applied daily in this role. THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKE The Director of Product Management role will offer you the flexibility to make each day your own, while working alongside people who care so that you can deliver on the following responsibilities:Direct the development of the design strategy for new products.Direct the team on the implementation process for new products.Drive implementation for product improvements.Directs a team responsible for the product lifecycle and ongoing maintenance.Define product strategy that is in alignment with business objectives.QualificationsTHE EXPERIENCE YOU BRING TO THE TEAM Minimum Required Experiences8 yearsDesired ExperiencesBachelor degree or equivalent; Master degree preferredSkillsExperience helping an organization to plan and manage change in effort to meet strategic objectivesCollective capabilities for leadership, including leading teams, giving feedback, facilitating meetings, and coaching and mentoringAdept at managing project plans, resources, and people to ensure successful project completionExperience with Lean Management and Lean Management principals in leading a high performing teamExperience identifying and selecting strategic options, and identifying resources to meet the defined objectivesExpertise and demonstrated success in digital transformation and delivering solutions that are readily scalable and re-usable, improving time to marketExperience with Agile methodologies and techniques to improve product deliveryProduct Management including managing demand, releases, and backlogProduct Development including designing products, developing product roadmaps, translating design requirements, prototyping, etc.Communication skills including communicating in writing or verbally, copywriting, planning and distributing communication, etc.Establish strong relationships and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams (business stakeholders and technology) to achieve shared goals.Relationship Management including managing and engaging stakeholders, customers, and vendors, building relationship networks, contracting, etc.Working with people with different functional expertise respectfully and cooperatively to work toward a common goalBusiness Insight including advising, designing business models, interpreting customer and market insights, forecasting, benchmarking, etc.Experience in the process of analyzing data to identify trends or relationships to inform conclusions about the dataInfluencing including negotiating, persuading others, facilitating meetings, and resolving conflictSkilled in presenting information and/or ideas to an audience in a way that is engaging and easy to understandSkilled in the graphical representation of information in the form of a charts, diagrams, pictures, and dashboards with programs and tools such as Excel, Tableau, Jira or Power BIWorking with people with different functional expertise respectfully and cooperatively to work toward a common goalOperational Excellence including improving and overseeing operationsExperience gathering accurate information to explain concepts and answer critical questionsRisk Assessment and Management including evaluating and designing controls, conducting impact assessments, identifying control gaps, remediating risk, etc.Ability to frame ideas as systems and analyzing the inputs, outputs, and processProgramming including coding, debugging, and using relevant programming languagesSkilled in documentation and database reporting for the purposes of analysis, data discovery, and decision-making with the use of relevant software such as Crystal Reports, Excel, or SSRSToolsSkilled in SQLSkilled in TableauSkilled in ExcelExperience using JIRASkilled in Power BIFamiliarity with ConfluenceAdditional InformationThe future is what you make it to be. Discover compelling opportunities at careers.fanniemae.com.Fannie Mae is primarily a hybrid company. We embrace flexibility for our employees while providing office space for in-person work and collaboration. This role is classified as Hybrid. If you speak with a Recruiter, they will provide you with more information about the definition of this classification. Fannie Mae is an Equal Opportunity Employer, which means we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, personal appearance, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation in the application process, email us at [email protected].The hiring range for this role is set forth on each of our job postings located on Fannie Mae's Career Site. Final salaries will generally vary within that range based on factors that include but are not limited to, skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and other relevant qualifications. This position is eligible to participate in a Fannie Mae incentive program (subject to the terms of the program). As part of our comprehensive benefits package, Fannie Mae offers a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle, and other benefits and perks that enhance an employee’s physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being. See more here.