Strategic Product Manager - Advanced Analytics - Remote

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PSCU/Co-op Solutions is now Velera! PSCU and Co-op Solutions became a single entity on January 2, 2024, and our new company name was announced on May 7, 2024. Our new brand represents our combined company’s shared mission and unique ability to drive velocity and positive momentum for credit union success in a new era of financial services.

This position is a strategic product line owner and is responsible for overall growth and profitability of the Advanced Analytics product line. 
The position will design the advanced analytics product vision, cultivate and execute strategies, conduct technical analysis and execution, monitor product compliance and mandates, create business plans and deliver sales support to drive profitability and penetration results. The incumbent will develop and manage the budget for the advanced analytics products and any associated marketing campaigns. In addition, this position will gather and prioritize product, market drivers, industry trends, customer requirements, and launch new business and technical solutions to help deliver winning advanced analytics products in the industry.

Day in the Life:

• Create, manage, and implement an annual strategic plan, marketing plan and budget and administer all plans to ensure alignment with company objectives.
• Responsible for forecasting line revenue and profitability by gathering and analyzing internal capabilities and capacity, market demand, and external competitive information.
• Manage and direct development of all product commercialization duties, inclusive of sales strategies focusing on solution differentiation, pricing comparisons, advertising methodology, marketing approach, competitive comparisons, and cost/benefit analysis for solution participants.
• Partner with Marketing Services to create and prepare advertising and promotional materials for products and solutions for member credit unions and consumers.
• Partner with member credit unions and advisory group credit unions for select market evaluation, research, surveys, focus groups, and pilot testing.
• Be an expert on market trends effecting solution offerings to maximize market opportunities and minimize the negative effects of competitive activity.
• Create and publish or present thought leadership regarding trends and usage of assigned product lines.
• Ensure effective communication of pertinent information to internal staff and external member-owners relating to new solution initiatives and existing solution enhancements.
• Lead and participate in meetings to support the executive committees throughout developmental stages to track and communicate progress; participate in various Velera, Vendor, Partners, financial institution executives or other advisory groups or committees.
• Maintain current knowledge of the latest industry trends and integrate them into product line where appropriate; consult credit unions on best practices relating to product.
• Communicate and routinely update solution performance information to senior leadership.
• Represent and support Velera personnel at sales meetings, vendor and partner meetings, trade shows, financial institution site visits and association functions.
• Direct the development of product documentation, procedures, training and marketing materials.
• Conduct technical analysis, determine technical product direction and direct development

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Technology, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Combined seven (7) years of experience in product management, agile project management, product marketing, technical product implementations, and/or business systems analysis supporting technical products required, with a minimum of two (2) years in advanced analytics, business intelligence and data science product management required.
• Experience with product budgeting and forecasting required.
• Experience with the financial, credit union industry and core or account processing required. 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Familiarity with Advanced Analytics including business intelligence and data science. Knowledge of Gen AI and Machine Learning is a plus.
• Familiarity with cloud-based data technology and how it is used to build BI and Data Science solutions.
• Query ability with SQL is a plus.
• Experience with data visualization tools is a plus.
• Product training and product demonstration/presentation experience required
• Ability to think strategically, technically and globally regarding the development and implementation of assigned products and solutions
• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats and give presentations utilizing various audiovisual support aids to various audience levels
• Ability to manage multiple projects, work in market-driven, fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
• Strong leadership, problem solving, and negotiation skills required; contract negotiation experience required; ability to influence others
• Demonstrate strong analytical, reasoning, and quantitative skills
• Knowledge of processing systems directly related to the specific job function, as well as the industry at large, preferred
• Proficiency in the various MS Office applications
• Ability to travel as needed – up to 25%
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in making decisions and interact effectively and positively with all levels of personnel, credit unions, partners and vendors

About Velera

At Velera we are committed to fostering a workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and connected. We understand, attract and engage a diverse workforce where every employee can live up to their full potential; ensuring that our employee base reflects the consumers we serve. The result of this effort is an inclusive environment where diverse talent thrives. We strive to foster a safe and inclusive work environment for people to bring their authentic selves in order to build a better community within our company and with our partners. Learn more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion HERE!

Pay Equity

$95,800.00

to

$124,500.00

Actual Pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Great Work/Life Benefits!

• Competitive wages

• Medical with telemedicine

• Dental and Vision

• Basic and Optional Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Maternity, Parental, Family Care

• Community Volunteer Time Off

• 12 Paid Holidays

• Company Paid Disability Insurance

• 401k (with employer match)

• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with company provided contributions

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Supplemental Insurance

• Mental Health and Well-being: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Wellness program

• Benefits are subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions

Velera is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.

Velera is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following "EEO is the Law" Poster and the "EEO is the Law" Poster Supplement. Velera will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the legal duty to furnish information.

Velera is an E-Verify Employer. Review the E-Verify Poster here (English and Spanish). For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here (English and Spanish poster).

As an ongoing commitment to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities please contact a recruiter at [email protected] for assistance.