Product Manager Job Cedar Rapids area,Iowa USA,Business

Great America Financial Services is a leading equipment financing company. We are looking to add a key member to our Product Management Team.

Role Overview

As a Product Manager, you will manage the end‑to‑end product life cycle of a single product or feature set, collaborating with stakeholders and agile teams to execute the product strategy roadmap and act as the voice of the customer.

Responsibilities

Product Strategy & Roadmap – Define product outcomes and OKRs, break down work into actionable steps, and implement a Now, Next, Later framework for a rolling 12‑month roadmap.

Stakeholder Management & Collaboration – Partner with stakeholders to prioritize features, record them in Jira, and justify work through ROI discussions.

Product Discovery & Customer Insights – Identify and interpret customer requests, conduct customer interviews, and advocate for customer needs.

Design & Prototyping – Create screen prototypes/wireframes, gather feedback, and refine designs to optimize performance.

Agile Delivery & Backlog Management – Lead backlog planning, grooming, release planning, and participate in sprint ceremonies using tools such as AHA, Product Board, or Jira.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related disciplines.
Experience:

4+ years as a product manager/owner, preferably in financial services or banking.
Experience with Agile and/or SAFe in a product owner role.
Track record of creative problem‑solving and succeeding in cross‑functional, virtual environments.

Skills and Abilities

Strong customer centricity and ability to implement strategies that enhance customer experience.
Ability to anticipate shifting market priorities and translate needs into product outcomes.
Deep dive and lead complex product discovery, requirements gathering, and design sessions.
Plan and sequence work to capture dependencies and synchronize resources for business results.
Excellent presentation and written communication skills.
Passion for learning new technologies and driving innovation.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and monthly bonuses for eligible employees.
401(k) with company match and annual profit sharing.
Paid time off: vacation (starting at 80 hours annually), sick days (10 per year), and paid holidays (10 per year).
Health, dental, vision, short‑term and long‑term disability, and company‑paid life insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, and employee assistance program.
Parental leave, tuition assistance, networking opportunities, and leadership development.
Paid parking, hybrid work arrangements, and a business‑casual environment.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and are unable to sponsor employment visas.

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