Senior Product Manager, Fundraising

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Position Title: Senior Product Manager, Fundraising
Location: Harrisburg
Country: United States
Deadline Date: No specific deadline indicated, apply timely to not miss an opportunity.

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
The American Heart Association (AHA) is a leading organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke, with a mission to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. Established over a century ago, the AHA has grown to become a trusted leader in cardiovascular and brain health, operating in numerous countries and employing thousands of individuals. The organization is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and focuses on work-life harmonization, ensuring that every employee feels valued and heard. The AHA is known for its innovative approaches and impactful programs that aim to improve health outcomes for all individuals, regardless of their background.

Job Overview:
The Senior Product Manager, Fundraising, plays a crucial role in shaping the future of the American Heart Association's fundraising 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 that spans 12 to 36 months, collaborating with various teams to innovate and launch digital experiences that align with the organization's goals. The Senior Product Manager will oversee the entire product development lifecycle, ensuring successful launches and user adoption while driving ongoing enhancements. This position also emphasizes the importance of customer engagement and relationship building, requiring a deep understanding of customer needs and market trends to inform product decisions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership for Product Strategy and Vision: Collaborate with stakeholders to define and maintain the product vision and strategy, ensuring alignment with fundraising program objectives. Set goals and motivate teams across business, technology, and vendor sectors. 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, ensuring designs incorporate customer feedback. Define product requirements and manage feature backlogs. Make data-driven decisions to prioritize features based on market trends and business value.
• Product Development and Launch: Coordinate with teams to monitor the product development lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery and quality assurance. Collaborate with stakeholders on funding processes and budget management.
• Performance Tracking and Analytics: Define KPIs to measure product success and analyze data post-launch to 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 stakeholders to validate product direction.
• Collaboration and Communication: Foster transparent communication across departments and present product plans to executive leadership.

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 understanding of current digital engagement trends and the ability to integrate these into the product vision.

Educational Background:
A bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Business, Marketing, Computer Science, or Engineering is required. A master's degree or MBA is preferred and can enhance the candidate's qualifications for the role.

Experience:
Candidates should possess at least 5 years of progressive experience in product management, demonstrating a successful history of launching and managing products throughout their lifecycle. This experience should include strategic leadership roles that involve collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Languages:
While the job description does not specify mandatory languages, proficiency in English is essential for effective communication. 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 per year, increasing with seniority, and 12 paid holidays. The organization supports professional development through tuition assistance and various employee resource groups.