Job#: 2053080

Job Description:

Apex Systems, a World-Class Technology Solutions Provider, is seeking a Product Manager on behalf of one of our largest financial industry clients. Please apply if interested and qualified. Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted. We cannot support C2C hiring.

Position: Product Manager

Location:Plano TX or Atlanta GA

Duration: 12-18 months

Pay Rate: 64.78

Project Description:
WEseeks a VP level candidate to manage and own all aspects of the business and technical product vision. The ideal candidate must have strong product management skills as well as ability to set and promote strategy across various facets of the business as well as technology organizations. Must be technical savvy with an ability to provide guidance and make proper strategic design decisions. Must have interpersonal skills with a proven track record of interacting with different groups and various levels of a large organization. This role advocates and advances modern, Agile solution delivery practices and evangelizes end-to-end design, engineering and organizational practices.
Responsibilities include significant inputs into definition of payments product roadmap within Enterprise Payments and subsequently manage product backlog.
Work closely with senior business managers, stakeholders and Global functional heads to ensure we establish, implement, and adopt constantly evolving product development standards and processes.
Manage the expectations and demands of a multi-faceted business, and multiple stakeholders, whilst delivering improved product, BA, and design services across various Enterprise Payment functions.
Accountable for product backlog management e.g. prioritizing tech debt, regulatory, business enablement, and supporting audits.
Will lead cross functional teams of technologists and business analysts whose main focus will be Deliverable Decomposition Design review.
This leadership role will require close collaboration with functional leads and with business leads across the payments lifecycle from inception to clearing.
Documents HLD (high level design) and functional requirements using Agile SAF requirement hierarchies (deliverable, epic, story)
Ensures that execution delivery is aligned with product strategy
Creates an inclusive and healthy working environment, and helps to resolve organizational impediments/blockers.
*Experience leading large scale program and project efforts
*Ability to plan and direct routines and reporting to drive accountability, transparency and collaboration.
*Ability to drive and promote strategy
*Ability to analyze decompose business requirements and propose various solutions
*Tech Management working in a Technical Environment
*To be able to work in team environment and co-ordinate with developers on the day to day deliverables using lean agile principles
*Liaise with senior stakeholders
*Strong problem-solving and communication skills and enjoys a collaborative environment.
*Flexible, self-starter, fast-learner - willing and able to quickly learn new products, technologies and skills.
*Strong verbal and written communication skills
*Financial services experience with exposure to regulatory requirements within the Payments space
*5+ years overall experience required, experience in organization/program/ product management
*Knowledge and experience in Enterprise Payments (RTP, Wire Transfers, ACH) is desirable
*Experience managing real time processing implementations.
*Experience in delivering solutions using API, Kafka, Mainframe, and Database
*Experience with enhancing and maintaining critical software in a fast-pasted environment is a plus
*Knowledge of Operations processes supporting Enterprise Payment execution

*Please note that as a contract employee of Apex Systems, benefits include the below with employee contribution*

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance; Short Term Disability
• Hospitalization Coverage
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay Periods
• Training and Development Programs
• 401k
• Referral Program

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.