What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Manager position at Farm Credit Council?
**Hybrid-Position is required to work a minimum of three days each week in the Omaha, NE office**
Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica) is a great place to work. You see it in our people and the relationships they have with each other and our customers. Our passion and commitment to serving both rural America and each other is key to our success in the marketplace. That is why we seek highly motivated, positive-thinking people who foster honesty and integrity - the core values that guide how we work and treat others.
FCSAmerica is seeking a Product Manager who will play a pivotal role in the discovery, definition, and articulation of the product strategy. You will be asked to define and communicate a clear product vision and strategy aligned with a business unit's strategic goals and customer needs. Working closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product owners, design, marketing, and sales, to bring our products to market successfully.
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Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesProduct Strategy
- Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify opportunities and threats.
- Develop a deep understanding of customer needs and pain points through research and customer interviews in collaboration with other functions.
- Collaborate with a Lead Product Manager and/or other Product Managers to ensure stakeholders are aligned and a business unit/product roadmap is clear.
Product Development
- Conduct experimentation to validate or invalidate product ideas embracing a build, measure, learn approach and 'fail fast' mindset.
- Manage the product lifecycle from ideation through ongoing product evolution, ensuring outcomes are achieved upon delivery.
- Plan and execute product launches and collaborate on marketing strategies, user training, and sales enablement.
- Monitor product adoption, gather feedback post-launch, and continuously iterate on solutions to drive improvements and deliver outcomes.
Stakeholder Collaboration
- Ensure leadership stakeholders are aligned with features and outcomes and are kept informed throughout the product lifecycle.
- Act as the bridge between technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring effective communication.
- Minimum - 2 Year / Associate's Degree or equivalent work experience - Business Management, Finance, Credit, Lending, Agriculture, or related field
- 4 to 6 years of experience, Proven experience within the product management discipline with a successful track record of bringing products to market.