Investment Product Management Director

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Boston, MA, USA
Hybrid
141K-185K Annually
Senior level
Big Data • Fintech • Information Technology • Insurance • Financial Services
We help people secure their future and protect the ones they love.
The Role
Leads product strategy, roadmaps, governance, and delivery for investment management technology initiatives. Oversees complex programs, prioritization, budgets, vendors, risks, KPIs, and resource planning while partnering with investment, quantitative research, portfolio management, and technology stakeholders. Provides leadership to product managers and analysts, drives modernization, automation, AI, and digital transformation, and ensures scalable, secure, compliant technology solutions. Builds high-performing teams and communicates progress, risks, and outcomes to executive leadership.
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Director - Investment Technology Product Management
Investment Management Technology
Hybrid Onsite, Boston/NY/Springfield (Required)
The Opportunity
MassMutual's Investment Management Technology team is seeking an experienced and results-oriented Product Management Professional to lead strategic technology initiatives supporting Investment Management, Quantitative Research & Development, Quantitative Portfolio Management, and related business functions.
This role will be responsible for defining product strategy, managing roadmaps, and driving the execution of technology solutions that enable business growth, operational excellence, and investment innovation. The successful candidate will partner closely with business and technology leaders to deliver complex, cross-functional initiatives, while providing leadership in planning, governance, stakeholder engagement, financial management, resource planning, vendor oversight, and operational delivery.
The ideal candidate combines deep experience in investment management technology with a strong track record of delivering large-scale technology transformation programs and enabling research, analytics, and automation capabilities. Success in this role requires strategic thinking, strong execution, influencing skills, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.
The Team
This role joins MassMutual's Investment Management Technology team at a pivotal time as we execute a multi-year transformation of our investment technology ecosystem. The team consists of Product Managers, Delivery Managers, Business and Systems Analysts, Architects, Developers, and Quality Engineers who work collaboratively to deliver innovative technology solutions that enable investment professionals to make informed decisions and drive superior business outcomes.
We are guided by a culture of accountability, agility, inclusion, and resilience, fostering an environment where teams are empowered to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver meaningful results. You will be part of a high-performing organization that combines deep business and technical expertise, thrives in a fast-paced and evolving landscape, and is committed to advancing the future of Investment Management through technology, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
The Impact
This role will partner closely with Technology, Investment Management, and Quantitative Research & Development teams to drive product strategy, business alignment, and execution. Additionally, the role will provide resource management oversight for Technical Product Managers and Business Analysts, ensuring consistent prioritization, governance, and end-to-end visibility across the Investment Management technology ecosystem. Key areas of impact include:
  • Develop and execute product roadmap aligned with business and technology vision and strategy.
  • Lead end-to-end delivery of complex technology initiatives, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk objectives are achieved.
  • Drive portfolio prioritization, governance, resource planning, and execution across Investment Management Technology teams.
  • Partner with Investment Management, Quantitative Research & Development, Portfolio Managers, Investment Operations and other stakeholders to deliver business-aligned technology solutions.
  • Manage program budgeting, forecasting, invoicing, accruals, and vendor spend.
  • Establish and monitor KPIs, SLAs, and delivery metrics to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.
  • Provide strategic leadership on technology modernization, automation, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation initiatives.
  • Identify and mitigate program risks, dependencies, and issues while ensuring effective stakeholder communication.
  • Lead vendor management, contract negotiations, and service performance oversight.
  • Build and mentor high-performing teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation.
  • Drive adoption of scalable, secure, compliant, and cost-effective technology platforms and operating models.
  • Facilitate executive governance forums and provide clear status, risk, and outcome reporting to senior leadership.

The Minimum Qualifications (Required)
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, management information systems, or a related discipline required. Advance degree (master's or equivalent) preferred.
  • 8+ years of experience as a product manager leading large investment technology projects or programs.
  • 5+ years of investment data experience with an understanding of systems and data management

The Ideal Qualifications (Preferred)
  • Deep business understanding in investments both public and private assets, quantitative portfolio management, derivatives and investment risks.
  • Experience in BlackRock Aladdin, Charles River, Bloomberg Port or similar investment management product-suites is a plus.
  • Subject matter expertise for implementation and support of IBOR, and Quantitative Risk related applications including Asset Liability Management.
  • Skilled in defining strategies, roadmaps, leading and inspiring teams to create high value products, and driving large-scale initiatives that deliver significant value to internal customers.
  • Proven in strategic thinking, planning, and execution with strong analytical skills.
  • Effective collaborator and influencer, excelling in innovation, budget management, software engineering, agile and DevOps practices, and large, complex program management oversight.
  • Strong understanding of software engineering/development, architecture design, operational and analytical data stores, and implementing enterprise applications to meet business strategy and business requirements.
  • Ability to lead with both people and technical credibility - influencing design decisions, driving alignment, and raising quality bar across the team.
  • Self-managed and motivated individuals with strong leadership skills.
  • Excellent written, oral and presentation skills.
  • Works with minimal oversight and proactively communicates status and risks to leadership.

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Salary Range: $141,300-$185,400

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, management information systems, or a related discipline
  • 8+ years of experience as a product manager leading large investment technology projects or programs
  • 5+ years of investment data experience with an understanding of systems and data management
  • Advanced degree or master's degree
  • Deep understanding of investments, including public and private assets, quantitative portfolio management, derivatives, and investment risks
  • Experience with BlackRock Aladdin, Charles River, Bloomberg Port, or similar investment management product suites
  • Subject matter expertise implementing and supporting IBOR and quantitative risk applications, including Asset Liability Management
  • Experience defining strategies and roadmaps, leading teams, and delivering large-scale initiatives
  • Strategic thinking, planning, execution, and strong analytical skills
  • Experience with budget management, software engineering, agile and DevOps practices, and complex program management
  • Understanding of software engineering, architecture design, operational and analytical data stores, and enterprise applications
  • Strong leadership, collaboration, influencing, written, oral, and presentation skills

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MassMutual Compensation & Benefits Highlights

How does MassMutual ensure its pay and bonus plans are competitive?

MassMutual provides market-competitive salaries and generous incentive pay opportunities for all employees. Whether an employee is just starting out, transitioning to a new career, or joining us as a seasoned leader — we value their contributions.

  • Competitive Salary and Bonus offerings: MassMutual’s base salaries reward and recognize employees’ experience, skills and performance. Our salary ranges are regularly benchmarked within our industry and the broader job market to ensure competitiveness. Additionally, all MassMutual employees have the opportunity to receive competitive, performance-based bonuses, either annually or more frequently.
     
  • Annual Incentive Plan (AIP): AIP awards are discretionary and based on individual and company performance, with opportunities to earn above-target bonuses in years with exceptional results. These awards consider not only what results a person achieved, but how they achieved them, rewarding behaviors that help create a productive and welcoming work environment for everyone. 
     
    • Employees in sales roles participate in our variable incentive compensation (VIC) program instead of AIP. VIC provides incentive pay awards commensurate with results for individuals in roles that directly influence sales. 
       
  • Pay transparency and pay equity: MassMutual publishes salary ranges in job postings and is committed to promoting pay equity. This includes providing pay equity training to managers, reviewing the pay of employees who perform similar work as a standard practice when making compensation recommendations, and partnering regularly with independent external experts to check our work.
     
  • Benefits as part of Total Rewards: MassMutual invests in every aspect of their employees’ well-being, providing a rewards package that goes far beyond a paycheck to support them physically, mentally, and financially. Their robust healthcare, retirement and protection benefits provide a range of support through all of life’s big moments — and, over the years, they have expanded their pioneering leave programs so employees can better care for themselves and the people they love.
     
  • Health benefits: MassMutual offers a comprehensive suite of health and wellness benefits, focusing on solutions that support holistic well-being, aimed at improving access and outcomes for all, and provide flexibility to meet our employees’ and their families’ unique needs. Employees value our wide array of benefits, with one sales assistant citing “great benefits and lots of flexibility,” and another employee describing the company’s “good leadership and benefits.” (MassMutual Careers Benefits; Glassdoor). In a 2026 employee survey, one employee noted “The organization offers a wide range of programs and benefits that meaningfully support employees and foster a positive, inclusive culture.”
     
  • Retirement and financial benefits: MassMutual provides a 401(k) plan contribution of up to 10% of eligible compensation, including up to 5% company match on employee deferrals and, for all eligible employees, a 5% annual company contribution. The company also treats eligible student loan payments like 401(k) contributions for matching purposes. The company provides a Retiree Health Reimbursement Account to eligible employees; monthly credits start at age 45. (MassMutual Careers Benefits; MassMutual 2025 Annual Report)
     
  • Additional health programs: MassMutual offers additional benefits such as a health savings account, access to a broad network of mental health resources and providers for employees and their family members, and resources like medical and surgery decision support, healthcare navigation services, and more. All employees also have access to a Well-Being Wallet, where they can be reimbursed for up to $1,250 per year for eligible physical, mental, or financial wellness related expenses.  
     
  • Other benefits: Employees have access to an array of resources to help strengthen their overall well-being and protect the ones they love, at every stage of life. Whether growing their family, volunteering in their community, planning their legacy, or looking to save on everyday expenses like pet or auto insurance, we offer financial benefits and corporate discounts to help.
     
  • Employee Feedback on Benefits: MassMutual conducts regular employee surveys, and benefits continuously receive positive feedback. In their 2026 survey, one employee said “...the total benefits program here at MassMutual has to be one of the best, if not the very best. It seems this company goes out of its way to make sure their employees are well taken care of." With another employee sharing “The Well-Being Wallet, education reimbursement, time off & leave programs are top notch and unlike anything I've experienced”.
     
  • Time off & leaves: MassMutual’s flexible time-off and leave programs support employees’ well-being, help them care for loved ones, and balance personal priorities. Offerings include inclusive caregiver, bereavement, and other essential leaves; generous parental leave and financial support for adoption and surrogacy; up to 24 hours of paid volunteer time annually; and generous vacation, flexible holidays, companywide paid holidays and remote work weeks, and five “take care days.” 
     
  • External signals:
    • Benefits value: Employees on external review sites regularly highlight benefits as a strength, with reviews calling out “excellent benefits,” “great benefits” and a “great benefits package.” (Glassdoor; Indeed)
    • Benefits and retention: Employees surveyed on external review sites rate MassMutual’s perks and benefits an A-, with 100% saying perks and benefits play a role in staying at the company. (Comparably)

Bottom line: MassMutual supports employee wellbeing through competitive  salaries and bonus opportunities, strong retirement contributions, and benefits designed to support the financial, physical, and mental well-being of employees and their families.

 

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