Product Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of the complete product lifecycle for designated product areas, from initial concept through delivery and continuous optimization, focusing on technical requirements and system integrations.

• Collaborate closely with Agile engineering teams to convert complex business needs into comprehensive technical requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.

• Serve as Product Owner for one or more products, providing vision, direction, and detailed specifications.

• Lead backlog refinement, sprint planning, and prioritization using Jira.

• Collect and synthesize feedback from engineering, product, leadership, sales, support, external partners, and customers.

• Ensure alignment and transparency regarding product decisions, progress, and trade-offs.

• Develop and manage processes and tools for collecting, analyzing, and presenting data crucial for prioritization, risk management, and release planning.

• Maintain and oversee the product roadmap and backlog.

• Communicate status updates, risks, and changes to stakeholders.

• Ensure that deliverables satisfy North’s Definition of Ready and Definition of Done.

• Manage escalations and communicate the implications of expedited or unplanned work.

• Collaborate with Product Managers and leadership to enhance product management practices across North.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) or equivalent experience.

• Four years of prior experience as a Product Manager, Product Engineer, Product Analyst, or in similar technical product roles.

• Proven experience collaborating with Agile software development teams.

• Strong proficiency in Jira and contemporary product management software.

• Product Owner Certification (CSPO, etc.) is preferred.

• Experience in the payments or fintech industry is highly preferred.

• Exceptional attention to detail and technical insight; capable of delving into system architecture, APIs, and data flows.

• Advanced understanding of Agile methodologies and best practices; experience as a Product Owner on Scrum teams.

• Proven ability to decompose complex business and technical challenges into actionable requirements and deliverables.

• Proficient in backlog management, roadmap planning, and cross-departmental coordination.

• Strong analytical capabilities; able to utilize data for prioritization and decision-making.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Customer-centric mindset with a passion for delivering high-value products.

• Proactive, self-driven, and capable of thriving in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Innovative thinker who welcomes change and continuous improvement.

• Willingness to travel up to 20%.

• CSPO or similar Agile certification preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage.

• Flexible Paid Time Off.

• 401(k) with Match.

• Education Assistance.

• Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave.

• Mental Health Support & Well-Being Program.

• Company-funded Lifestyle Spending Account.