Candescent · 22 hours ago
Software Product manager II
Elkhart County, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expCandescent is a leading cloud-based digital banking solutions provider for financial institutions. They are seeking an experienced Product Manager/Owner to help deliver on product objectives and roadmaps, collaborating with clients and product managers to prioritize enhancements for their Banking Platform.
BankingFinancial ServicesSaaS
Responsibilities
Lead efforts to define specific functions, integration requirements, user experiences, and deployment strategies for delivery to both the company and market
Develop, shape, and refine user stories, problem statements, and acceptance criteria to ensure efficient and effective team consumption
Collaborate with the broader product organization to ensure integration across all Candescent Digital Banking Technology products
Work closely with the development team to ensure that delivered products meet specified requirements and are delivered on time and within budget
Drive understanding of the work to be completed by the development team, supporting effective sprint sequencing and incremental delivery
Participate actively in scrum ceremonies such as sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives, daily stand-ups, and demos
Maintain functional quality by setting and evaluating expectations and acceptance criteria
Present and train internal customers on new platform features and services released in each version
Prepare explanatory documentation for customers on existing and new platform functionality
Document business requirements using the company's software development tools and methodology
Collaborate with the Product Manager to manage product profitability and performance, ensuring alignment with short- and long-term product objectives and roadmaps
Gather customer and user needs, along with market research, to inform the product vision and strategy created by the Product Manager
Use the product vision and insights to define product features and prioritize the team’s backlog
Demonstrate a deep understanding of customers and users through the development of insights, including personas, journey maps, and product charters
Participate in PI (Program Increment) planning to prioritize the roadmap and inform team backlogs
Write and prioritize user stories based on business needs, user requirements, and technical feasibility
Continuously refine the product backlog by analyzing value versus effort
Define acceptance criteria and validate that features and stories meet user quality standards
Drive product development in collaboration with cross-functional teams and engage stakeholders (e.g., PMs, other POs, functions) to manage dependencies and resolve issues
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent work experience
5+ years of experience in the finance industry, preferably with large-scale digital, online, or mobile banking applications for consumers or small businesses
Strong understanding of complex business and technical problems
Proven experience delivering software products through the definition, design, and release cycle
Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies throughout the software development lifecycle
Familiarity with industry standards such as PCI, WCAG, and FFIEC
Strong leadership, project management, time management, and problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Deep understanding of user and business needs to create and prioritize user stories that deliver value
Ability to prioritize based on business value, user impact, and technical feasibility
Company
Candescent
Candescent is a digital banking platform that offers online banking, account openings, and digital transaction services.
1001-5000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Donald Chesnut
Chief Design Officer
Gareth Gaston
Chief Product Officer
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