Product Manager, Senior

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Blackbaud is hiring a Senior Product Manager to lead the strategy, roadmap, and delivery of their core Financial Models product within the Financial Platform. This role requires strong expertise in Finance and Accounting as well as cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, UX, and stakeholder teams to drive product development in an Agile environment.

Highlights

Define vision, strategy, and roadmap for Financial Models product aligned with business goals.

Act as subject matter expert on financial modeling domain, translating finance principles into product requirements.

Partner closely with Engineering teams to manage product backlog and Agile ceremonies.

Collaborate with UX/Design teams to ensure intuitive user experience.

Coordinate communication across sales, operations, and leadership stakeholders.

Manage full product lifecycle from concept through launch and iteration using Agile methodologies.

Maintain awareness of industry best practices and contribute to platform cybersecurity efforts.

Optional focus on exploring AI/ML trends and collaborating with AI-focused teams.

Require 5-9 years of product management experience with financial platform products.

Must have strong Finance & Accounting knowledge, Agile experience, and excellent cross-functional communication skills.

Preferred qualifications include finance-related degree or certification, AI/ML product experience, and leadership or mentoring experience.

Product Manager, Senior Full Description

We are seeking an experienced and domain-focused Product Manager (Individual Contributor) to drive the strategy, roadmap, and delivery of our core Financial Models product within our Financial Platform. The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in Finance & Accounting and exceptional cross-functional collaboration skills, particularly with Engineering and UX teams, in a fast-paced, Agile environment. While this is an IC role, we value candidates who demonstrate leadership potential and a keen interest in leveraging emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Key Responsibilities

Product Strategy & Vision: Define the vision, strategy, and roadmap for the Financial Models product, ensuring alignment with the overall Financial Platform strategy and business goals.
Domain Expertise: Serve as the subject matter expert for the financial modeling domain, leveraging a strong understanding of Finance & Accounting principles to translate complex business needs into clear product requirements.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Drive product development by partnering closely with:
Engineering Teams: Write clear user stories, manage the product backlog, participate in Agile ceremonies, and manage the technical delivery lifecycle.
UX/Design Teams: Ensure financial models and features are delivered with a best-in-class, intuitive user experience.
Stakeholders: Facilitate effective string collaboration and communication across sales, operations, and leadership.
Agile Execution: Own the product lifecycle from concept to launch and iteration, working effectively within Agile environments.
Technology & Innovation: Explore opportunities for product enhancement, including maintaining awareness of industry best practices and collaborating on Cybersecurity needs within the platform.
AI Exploration (Good to Have): Stay informed on AI/ML trends and collaborate with teams focused on AI-driven environments or AI Pods to potentially integrate advanced modeling techniques.

Required Qualifications

Experience: 5-9 years of experience in Product Management.
Domain (Mandatory): Proven experience working on or managing products within a Financial Platform.
Core Skills:
Strong understanding of Finance & Accounting principles and how they translate into financial modeling requirements.
Demonstrated expertise working in Agile environments.
Exceptional collaboration and communication skills, with a track record of successful partnership with Engineering and UX teams.
Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)
A professional or educational background in Finance & Accounting (e.g., degree, professional certification).
Prior exposure to or excitement about building products that leverage AI/Machine Learning.
Experience in people leadership or mentoring, even if this is an Individual Contributor (IC) role.

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Blackbaud is a digital-first company which embraces a flexible remote or hybrid work culture. Blackbaud supports hiring and career development for all roles from the location you are in today!

Blackbaud is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Original Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Product Strategy & Vision: Define the vision, strategy, and roadmap for the Financial Models product, ensuring alignment with the overall Financial Platform strategy and business goals.
Domain Expertise: Serve as the subject matter expert for the financial modeling domain, leveraging a strong understanding of Finance & Accounting principles to translate complex business needs into clear product requirements.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Drive product development by partnering closely with:
Engineering Teams: Write clear user stories, manage the product backlog, participate in Agile ceremonies, and manage the technical delivery lifecycle.
UX/Design Teams: Ensure financial models and features are delivered with a best-in-class, intuitive user experience.
Stakeholders: Facilitate effective string collaboration and communication across sales, operations, and leadership.
Agile Execution: Own the product lifecycle from concept to launch and iteration, working effectively within Agile environments.
Technology & Innovation: Explore opportunities for product enhancement, including maintaining awareness of industry best practices and collaborating on Cybersecurity needs within the platform.
AI Exploration (Good to Have): Stay informed on AI/ML trends and collaborate with teams focused on AI-driven environments or AI Pods to potentially integrate advanced modeling techniques.

Required Qualifications

Experience: 5-9 years of experience in Product Management.
Domain (Mandatory): Proven experience working on or managing products within a Financial Platform.
Core Skills:
Strong understanding of Finance & Accounting principles and how they translate into financial modeling requirements.
Demonstrated expertise working in Agile environments.
Exceptional collaboration and communication skills, with a track record of successful partnership with Engineering and UX teams.
Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)
A professional or educational background in Finance & Accounting (e.g., degree, professional certification).
Prior exposure to or excitement about building products that leverage AI/Machine Learning.
Experience in people leadership or mentoring, even if this is an Individual Contributor (IC) role.

Stay up to date on everything Blackbaud, follow us on Linkedin, X, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube â

Blackbaud is a digital-first company which embraces a flexible remote or hybrid work culture. Blackbaud supports hiring and career development for all roles from the location you are in today!

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