Velera · 2 weeks ago
Strategic Product Manager - Emerging Products - Remote
Velera is the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization and an integrated fintech solutions provider. The Strategic Product Manager will be responsible for the overall growth and profitability of assigned product lines, designing product vision, executing strategies, and driving new business solutions in the financial services sector.
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Responsibilities
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
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
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 product management required
Experience with product budgeting and forecasting required
Experience with the financial, credit union industry and core or account processing required
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
Company
Velera
Velera provides financial technology and processing solutions for credit unions.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2026-01-20
2025-12-02
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