Vice President, Product Management & Digital Experience

The Vice President of Product Management & Digital Experience provides strategic leadership for the credit union's portfolio of member-facing products, digital channels, and business applications, and related employee-facing tools. This role serves as the business owner for assigned platforms, ensuring they align with organizational strategy, enhance the member experience, improve operational efficiency, and support long-term growth.The Vice President manages product strategy, business process optimization, digital adoption, vendor partnerships, and continuous improvement initiatives while serving as the primary liaison between business units and Information Technology to ensure business needs are effectively translated into technology solutions.Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Product Strategy & Portfolio ManagementIn collaboration with senior leadership, develop and execute the credit union's product management strategy for deposit & loan products, member-facing digital products, business applications, and member-facing technologies.Serve as the business owner for assigned products and platforms throughout their lifecycle.Establish product roadmaps aligned with organizational objectives.In partnership with Management peers, evaluate new technologies and product enhancements that improve member experience and operational effectiveness.Monitor product performance, adoption, and business outcomes using established metrics.Monitor market trends, customer behavior, and competitor offerings to ensure products remain competitive.Navigate the regulatory environment, ensuring compliance and disclosure of products and services.Business Process & Digital OptimizationIdentify opportunities to improve member acquisition, engagement, retention, and digital self-service.Lead business process redesign and workflow optimization initiatives.Analyze operational performance and user behavior to identify improvement opportunities.Establish KPIs and dashboards to measure product performance and digital adoption.Champion continuous improvement across member and employee experiences.Business Application & Vendor ManagementServe as the business owner for designated member-facing business applications and the related internal tools and portals, including, but not limited to:Mobile and online banking

Loan OriginationDigital Account OpeningAI & Automation PlatformsAppointment SchedulingDocument ManagementProcess Automation related to Member ExperienceMember Communication PlatformsResponsibilities include:Business configuration

Workflow design

Vendor relationship management

Product enhancement planning

User acceptance testing

Training and adoption

Business documentation

Performance reporting

Strategic Leadership & CollaborationResearch emerging financial technologies and industry trends.Develop business cases and ROI analyses for strategic investments in digital member platforms

Lead cross-functional initiatives supporting organizational priorities.Develop and support procedures and related governance processes for business application enhancements.Partner with Operations, Retail, Lending, Marketing, Finance, Risk Management, and Information Technology to deliver business solutions.Business Ownership vs. Technical OwnershipThe Vice President of Product Management & Digital Optimization serves as the business owner of assigned products, digital platforms, and business applications. Information Technology serves as the technical owner responsible for maintaining the technology environment that supports those solutions.Business Ownership (Vice President)Responsible for:Product strategy and roadmap development

Business requirements and prioritization

Business configuration and workflow design

Process optimization

Vendor relationship management

User acceptance testing

Change adoption and training

Product performance measurement

Business analytics and reporting

Digital experience and member journey optimization

Technical Ownership (Information Technology)Responsible for:Technical administration of systems and applications

Infrastructure, hosting, and system availability

Cybersecurity and information security controls

Identity and access managementAPI development and system integrations

Database and network administration

Disaster recovery and business continuity

Technical support and issue resolution

Software deployment and technical change management

Regulatory technology compliance

Partnership ModelThis role partners closely with Information Technology to deliver business solutions while maintaining clear accountability between business ownership and technical ownership. The Vice President defines business priorities, functional requirements, and desired outcomes, while Information Technology designs, secures, implements, and supports the underlying technical solutions.ApplicationsFiserv DNA, MeridianLink, Clutch, and EltropyQualificationsEducationBachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, Information Systems, or related experience.    Master's degree preferred.ExperienceSeven to ten years of progressive leadership experience in financial services, product management, digital banking, operations, or related fields.Experience managing business applications and vendor relationships.Experience leading cross-functional projects and process improvement initiatives.Credit union or banking experience preferred.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesExpertise in product management, digital strategy, and business process improvement.Strong understanding of digital banking platforms and member experience principles.Ability to translate business strategy into product requirements and operational solutions.Experience leading enterprise-wide initiatives across multiple business units.Strong analytical, financial, and project management skills.Excellent communication, collaboration, and executive presentation abilities.Experience managing vendor relationships and technology implementations.Working knowledge of emerging technologies including artificial intelligence, automation, and digital engagement solutions.Success MeasuresPerformance will be evaluated based on:Growth in digital adoption and member engagement

Improved product utilization and business value

Enhanced member and employee experience

Operational efficiency and process improvements

Successful delivery of strategic initiatives

Effective vendor performance and partnership management

Achievement of key business objectives and measurable return on investment

Salary: The anticipated starting salary for this role is $120,000. Benefits:We offer a range of benefits and perks based on eligibility. These benefits include:Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Company Paid Short Term (STD) & Long-Term Disability (LTD) Company Paid Employee Basic Term Life Insurance Voluntary Term Life Insurance for Spouse & Child(ren) Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity InsuranceHealth Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)/ Health Savings Account (HAS): Pre-taxed funds available to pay for some health-related expenses

Tuition Reimbursement Employee Discount on Loans, Travel, Tickets, and More! 401k Match of up to 5% + A Free Annual Retirement Planning Session11 Paid Company Holidays Up to 8 paid hours for community volunteerism Full-time employees accrue 40 hours of sick time, 10 days of PTO, & 1 personal holiday annually. PTO increases to 15 days after the 1st completed year!Technology Requirements:Employees are required to use the Microsoft Authenticator app on their personal cell phone to securely authenticate Outlook and other company systems. The application does not access personal data stored on the device.Physical Requirements: The physical demands require a person to remain seated for up to ten (10) hours per day and perform repetitive hand movements on a keyboard.Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties of the position. If you need to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at 856-232-9000 ext. 5104 or via email to humanresources@firstharvestcu.com.