Senior Product Manager, Fundraising

Job Advertisement

Position Title: Senior Product Manager, Fundraising
Location: Providence
Country: United States
Deadline Date: Not specified

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 addressing the most pressing health challenges and is committed to 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 that reflects its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The AHA offers numerous resources to support its employees, including training and development opportunities through its corporate university, Heart U.

Job Overview:
The Senior Product Manager, Fundraising, plays 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, prioritizing, and maintaining a product roadmap that spans 12 to 36 months, collaborating with delivery teams, stakeholders, and leadership. The Senior Product Manager will guide key strategic decisions and investment prioritization while working with cross-functional teams to innovate and launch digital experiences that align with the organization's goals and market needs. This position encompasses the entire product development lifecycle, from identifying customer needs to ensuring successful launches and user adoption, while also driving ongoing enhancements and leading a shift towards a product lifecycle management approach.

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

• Strategic Leadership for Product Strategy and Vision: Collaborating with stakeholders to define and maintain the product vision and strategy, conducting market research and customer feedback analysis, and driving innovation through new product ideas and enhancements.
• Product Planning and Roadmapping: Working with cross-functional teams to create and prioritize product roadmaps, ensuring alignment with business objectives, and making data-driven decisions based on customer feedback and market trends.
• Product Development and Launch: Coordinating with teams to monitor the product development lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery and quality assurance, and managing funding processes and budget across the product lifecycle.
• Performance Tracking and Analytics: Defining KPIs to measure product success, analyzing data and user feedback for product iteration, and evaluating the impact of new feature launches.
• Customer Focus and Relationship Building: Understanding customer needs through direct interactions, maintaining customer journeys in a Salesforce Marketing system, and cultivating relationships with key stakeholders.
• Collaboration and Communication: Ensuring transparent communication across departments, collaborating with executive leadership, and developing visual communications to foster clarity and collaboration.

Required Qualifications:
The required qualifications for the Senior Product Manager, Fundraising, include:

• A Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in product management, with a proven track record of successfully launching and managing products throughout their lifecycle.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills for building relationships with stakeholders and customers.
• A data-driven mindset with experience in using analytics to inform product decisions.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and product management tools such as Jira, Product Board, and Figma.
• 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.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in product management, demonstrating a successful history of launching and managing products throughout their lifecycle. Candidates should possess strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, along with a data-driven approach to decision-making.

Languages:
While the job description does not specify mandatory languages, proficiency in English is implied as a requirement for effective communication. Additional language skills may be beneficial but are not explicitly stated as necessary.

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 annually. The organization supports professional development through tuition assistance and various employee resource groups.