Product Manager

Job Details

Position: IT Product Manager

Location: Fort Mill, SC

On-Site: 2-3 days per week on-site

Duration: 12 Month Contract

Type: W2 contract, paid hourly

Industry: Financial Services

Pay Rate Range: W2 $ 65-75/hr

• Be the subject matter expert on our users and their needs by conducting customer interviews, reviewing product analytics, hosting user feedback sessions, and aggregating insight from internal partners
• Define the long‑term product development roadmap, key features/capabilities, and manage the development cycles with clear schedules, deliverables and milestones
• Develop and monitor metrics to track the success of products and features and inform future iterations
• Work with a diverse group of cross‑functional teams to ensure creative and continuous improvements
• Collaborate across the firm to maintain alignment on vision, strategy, and performance to goals, approaching strategy with an entrepreneurial mindset, leveraging critical thinking to increase the value proposition of assigned products and programs
• Manage a small team of Product Owners responsible for the capabilities within this product suite
• Create best‑in‑class reports and prepare presentations related to our strategic plays and growth initiatives that are SVP+, C‑Suite, and Board ready

We want strong collaborators who can deliver a world‑class user experience. We are looking for people who thrive in a fast‑paced environment, are user‑focused, team‑oriented, and able to execute in a way that accelerates creativity and continuous improvement.

• 5+ years of experience in product management roles building digital products or technology‑enabled services
• Demonstrated business acumen and the ability to interact with partners, including developing, presenting and gaining approval on any business cases and funding requests needed to further drive the execution of the roadmap
• Ability to work on a cross‑functional team and drive outcomes, in some cases without having direct authority
• 3+ years of experience developing, cultivating, and leading strong, high‑performing teams in an agile environment
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated ability to evaluate business opportunities and evaluate results against established objectives
• Expert communication skills, both written and oral, with ability to present materials to the highest levels in the organization and serve as one of the recognized subject matter experts on the team
• Demonstrated ability to interact with and influence senior leaders

• Experience in a client‑facing role and/or the financial services industry, preferably within a broker‑dealer, RIA, investment or financial services firm
• Agile and/or SAFe trainings and certifications
• Knowledge of UI/UX fundamental principles

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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