Sr. Product Manager, Fundraising

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Position Title: Sr. Product Manager, Fundraising
Location: San Jose
Country: United States
Deadline Date: No specific deadline indicated, apply timely.

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
The American Heart Association (AHA) was founded in 1924 and has since made significant strides in reducing cardiovascular disease deaths by half. The organization is dedicated to overcoming major health challenges and ensuring a healthier future for all. With a mission to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, the AHA operates in various countries and employs a diverse workforce committed to equity and inclusion. The organization emphasizes work-life harmonization and offers numerous resources for employee development and well-being.

Job Overview:
The Sr. Product Manager, Fundraising will play a crucial role in shaping the future of the American Heart Association's products, particularly focusing on the American School Engagement program, which includes initiatives like Kids Heart Challenge and American Heart Challenge. This position requires a strategic leader who will define the product vision and strategy for digital platform capabilities associated with these programs. The role involves developing and maintaining a product roadmap in collaboration with various teams and stakeholders, guiding strategic decisions, and ensuring that product development aligns with market needs and organizational goals. The Sr. Product Manager will oversee the entire product development lifecycle, from identifying customer needs to ensuring successful launches and ongoing enhancements, while also leading a shift towards a product lifecycle management approach.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Sr. Product Manager, Fundraising include:

• Strategic Leadership: Collaborating with stakeholders to define and maintain the product vision and strategy, conducting market research, and driving innovation through new product ideas and enhancements.
• Product Planning: Working with cross-functional teams to create and prioritize product roadmaps, ensuring alignment with business objectives and user needs.
• Product Development: Coordinating with teams to monitor the product development lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery and quality assurance.
• Performance Tracking: Defining KPIs to measure product success, analyzing data for continuous improvement, and evaluating the impact of new features.
• Customer Focus: Understanding customer needs through direct interactions and feedback, and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders.
• Collaboration: Ensuring transparent communication across departments and presenting product plans to executive leadership.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. They should have at least 5 years of progressive experience in product management, demonstrating a successful track record of launching and managing products throughout their lifecycle. Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills are essential, along with outstanding communication and interpersonal skills. A data-driven mindset and familiarity with agile methodologies and product management tools such as Jira, Product Board, and Figma are also required. Additionally, candidates should have a thorough understanding of current digital engagement trends and the ability to integrate these into the product vision.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Business, Marketing, Computer Science, or Engineering. A Master's degree or MBA is preferred but not mandatory. Candidates with industry knowledge and experience in nonprofits, as well as familiarity with CRM and marketing automation tools like Salesforce, will have an advantage.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in product management. Candidates should have a proven track record of successfully launching and managing products throughout their lifecycle, demonstrating strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Languages:
While the job description does not specify mandatory languages, proficiency in English is implied as essential for communication within the organization. Additional language skills may be beneficial but are not explicitly required.

Additional Notes:
This is a full-time position with flexible work arrangements available. The expected pay range for this role is between $110,000 and $120,000, commensurate with experience. The American Heart Association offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a robust retirement program with employer matching. Employees are also entitled to a minimum of 16 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year, increasing with seniority, and 12 paid holidays. The organization supports professional development through tuition assistance and various employee resource groups.