Senior Product Manager, Fundraising

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Position Title: Senior Product Manager, Fundraising
Location: Sioux Falls
Country: United States
Deadline Date: No expiration date indicated for vacancies, 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, 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 support.

Job Overview:
As the Senior Product Manager for Fundraising, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of the American School Engagement program, which includes initiatives like the 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. You will be responsible for developing, prioritizing, and maintaining a product roadmap that spans 12 to 36 months, collaborating with delivery teams, stakeholders, and leadership. Your role will involve guiding strategic decisions, investment prioritization, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to innovate and launch digital experiences that align with the organization's goals and market needs. You will oversee the entire product development lifecycle, ensuring successful launches and user adoption while driving ongoing enhancements and leading a shift towards a product lifecycle management approach.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership for Product Strategy and Vision: Collaborate with stakeholders to define and maintain the product vision, strategy, and roadmap that aligns with fundraising program objectives. Set goals, define success metrics, and motivate teams across business, technology, and vendor domains. Conduct market research and customer feedback analysis to identify trends and opportunities. Drive innovation by exploring new product ideas and enhancements.
• Product Planning and Roadmapping: Work with cross-functional teams to create and prioritize product roadmaps. Ensure designs incorporate customer feedback and testing. Define and manage product requirements, user stories, and feature backlogs, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Product Development and Launch: Coordinate with teams to monitor the product development lifecycle from concept to launch, ensuring timely delivery. Collaborate with internal technology and vendors for quality assurance and timely releases. Manage funding processes and budget across the product lifecycle.
• Performance Tracking and Analytics: Define KPIs to measure product success and monitor performance post-launch. Analyze data and user feedback to iterate on product features and optimize user experience.
• Customer Focus and Relationship Building: Maintain a deep understanding of customer needs through direct interactions and feedback analysis. Cultivate relationships with key volunteers and stakeholders to validate product direction.
• Collaboration and Communication: Foster transparent communication across departments, ensuring a shared understanding of product strategies and goals. Collaborate with executive leadership to present product plans and status updates.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 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 to build relationships with stakeholders and customers.
• Data-driven mindset with experience in using analytics to drive product decisions.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and product management tools such as Jira, Product Board, and Figma.
• A thorough grasp of current digital engagement trends and the ability to strategically blend these into the product vision.

Educational Background:
A Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is required. A Master's degree or MBA is preferred but not mandatory. Educational qualifications should align with the responsibilities of product management and strategic leadership.

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 capabilities.

Languages:
While specific language requirements are not mentioned, proficiency in English is mandatory. Additional language skills may be beneficial but are not explicitly required for this position.

Additional Notes:
This is a full-time position with flexible work arrangements available. The expected pay range is between $110,000 and $120,000, commensurate with experience. The American Heart Association offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, as well as a robust retirement program with employer matching. Employees receive a minimum of 16 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year, increasing with seniority, and 12 paid holidays annually. The organization also provides tuition assistance for employees seeking further education related to their roles.