Digital Change & Release Manager

$87,000 - $161,400/Yr

BMO - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Chicago, IL

10,001+ employees

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

The position involves leading the full product development lifecycle, from strategic planning to market launch, ensuring that products deliver business value. The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to define product features, manage backlogs, and drive stakeholder engagement, while also focusing on customer experience and product usability. The individual will be responsible for establishing go-to-market strategies, managing budgets, and addressing any blockers to product adoption.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the full product development lifecycle from strategic objectives to market launch.
• Research, investigate, select, and develop products and services that bridge business requirements with technology capabilities.
• Drive end-to-end product lifecycle including persona development, proof of concepts, backlog management, and product activation.
• Provide the voice of the business to cross-functional product teams to clarify feature, story, and content requirements.
• Create story acceptance criteria and prioritize the product backlog.
• Translate the product vision into a roadmap and actionable tasks.
• Identify overall product goals and drive stakeholder engagement for product adoption.
• Define and prioritize customer experience aspects that matter most to customers.
• Ensure product management and development teams work together effectively and efficiently.
• Build and sustain high-performing cross-functional teams, monitoring performance and addressing issues.
• Address blockers related to product adoption, including communications, documentation, and training.
• Establish go-to-market, pricing, and positioning strategies.
• Plan and manage budget, timeline, and tactical components throughout the product lifecycle.
• Identify and analyze market trends to improve product usability.
• Ensure new products or features are desirable, viable, and functional.

Requirements

• Typically between 5 - 7 years of relevant experience in product management or related fields.
• Post-secondary degree in a related field of study or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Foundational proficiency in Marketing Analysis and Creative Thinking.
• Intermediate proficiency in Process Improvement, Business Strategy, Research and Information Synthesis, Business Operations, Financial & Risk Management, and Customer Centricity.
• Advanced proficiency in Product Development, Product Value Proposition, Go-to-Market Assets Definition, and Product Lifecycle Management using Agile methodologies.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in financial services or banking industry.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and product management tools.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Accident and life insurance
• Retirement savings plans
• Performance-based incentives
• Discretionary bonuses