Role Summary:

This role includes the following major functions including, but not limited to: NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT (ex. Installment Lending), Diversification strategy/implementation (ex. ACH/Payment processors), EXISTING Product Enhancements (ex. pre-paid card products). These initiatives are categozied into three overlapping phases as defined below.

Stragetic Research and Company Direction

Research and Report industry, market, regulatory and technoloy developments to maintain company/product competitive advantage.

Indentify and define the stragetic direction and market requirements of new solutions in support of the companies business and marketing goals.

Develop, maintain, and execute short and long term product roadmaps.

Act as a leader for cross functional teams providing direction, recommending efficiency and process improvements and assisting to resolve current and long term business issues.

Project Planning - Cross Functional Team Coordination

Act as a product champion, advocate and spokesperson for the product suite by supporting internal departments as they roll-out and support the products and or enhancements.

Coordinate tactical analyste, developers, and functional subject matter experts to identify and create product solutions across multiple channels.

Work closely with Marketing, Risk, IT, Operartions, Finance, and Legal to ensure profitability and success of products in the marketplace.

Implementation

Manage the end to end project lifecycles with proper documentation and daily/weekly follow-up

Coordinate with internal departments to identify and define project responsiblities and work with team department heads to meet mutual goals and timelines.

Communication to all stakeholders including escalations as necessary