Product Manager

Ascensus is the leading independent technology and service platform powering savings plans across America, providing products and expertise that help nearly 16 million people save for a better today and tomorrow.

Position Summary
Under the direction of the Product Lead (for a specific business, segment, or capability set), the Product Manager will define and drive the product vision and roadmap for

Enrollment, Wealth, and Investments

products, features, and capabilities. This role operates with a high degree of autonomy and independence and serves as a subject matter expert on existing capabilities, competitive positioning, and market dynamics. The Product Manager partners closely with Product Owners, design, technology, and scrum teams to ensure effective roadmap development and execution.

Job Functions, Essential Duties, and Responsibilities
Product Vision and Roadmap

Clearly articulate the objectives for assigned products, features, and/or capabilities and define the path to achieving them

Develop and own the product vision with a strong focus on measurable outcomes

Lead roadmap development in partnership with design, technology, and scrum teams

Partner with Sales and Marketing to translate the roadmap into compelling external messaging (“selling futures”)

Stay current on industry trends and competitive dynamics, including relative market positioning

Identify new opportunities for differentiation, innovation, and growth

Client Experience

Develop a deep understanding of how target audiences engage with our products across the full customer journey

Define and own an end-to-end view of the customer experience and all associated interactions

Partner with UX/design teams to plan customer engagement and gather actionable feedback

Oversee customer research to inform product requirements and priorities

Maintain a relentless focus on usability by identifying and resolving key customer pain points

Maximizing Product Value

Partner with the Product Lead to maximize the value of assigned products, features, and/or capabilities across the business

Establish and manage success metrics; take accountability for achieving defined goals

Partner with segment leaders and shared services to drive adoption across the client base

Create and enhance internal and external documentation that clearly communicates the full product offering

Serve as the internal and external subject matter expert for assigned products and capabilities

Roadmap Development and Execution

Partner closely with Product Owners and scrum teams to develop data-driven, outcomes-based roadmaps

Translate customer insights, business needs, and desired outcomes into prioritized, actionable roadmaps

Ensure alignment between vision, execution, and measurable results

Skills and Capabilities

Proven ability to define a compelling product vision with clear success metrics

Experience owning and driving product roadmaps using Agile methodologies

Strong leadership skills, including people management and influence without authority

Ability to deliver results with limited oversight

Excellent communication and influencing skills across diverse stakeholder groups

Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional partnership abilities

Highly organized, able to prioritize effectively, and manage competing demands

Self-motivated with high integrity and professional ethics

Experience

5–7+ years of product management experience in Retirement, Wealth Management, or Financial Services

Experience delivering digital experiences across web, mobile, and cross-channel platforms

Experience in implementing solutions that enhance Enrollment, Wealth and Investment management experiences.

Deep understanding of the retirement industry and competitive landscape

Personal Qualities

Adaptable, resilient, and decisive

Energetic, committed, and results-oriented

High personal and professional integrity

Willing to roll up sleeves and execute

Proactive, resourceful, and flexible

The national average salary range for this role is$130-160k in base pay, exclusive of any bonuses and benefits. This base salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. Actual salary offered will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, performance, and internal pay alignment. We do not anticipate that candidates hired will begin at the top of the range however, from time to time, it may occur on a case-by-case basis. Other rewards and benefits may include: 401(k) match, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid-Time-Off, etc. For more information, please visit.

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