Product Owner - Digital Finance Technology

$100,000 - $100,000/Yr

Lodging Solutions - Melville, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

Melville, NY

Accommodation

About the position

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Product Owner to join our growing API team. In this role, you will be responsible for shaping the product vision, strategy, and direction, managing the product lifecycle using Agile methodologies, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure our product sets the industry standard. You will conduct customer and market research to identify innovative product opportunities and provide recommendations for new revenue streams, particularly in the digital finance domain.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a dynamic product roadmap that articulates planned features, epics, improvements, and innovations.
• Conduct thorough research and analysis to align product strategy with market trends and user needs.
• Communicate a clear vision and provide strategic direction to development teams and stakeholders throughout the software development project lifecycle.
• Assess potential value and develop use cases to guide prioritization, ensuring focus on high-impact features aligned with product goals.
• Collaborate closely with Technical Leads, Product Management, and other stakeholders to refine and prioritize the product backlog.
• Manage the product backlog alongside the Technical Lead, ensuring all items meet criteria for readiness for development and completion.
• Identify and capitalize on growth opportunities, developing strategies and business plans that unlock the product's full potential.
• Develop and execute go-to-market and launch strategies that align with overarching business plans.
• Partner with marketing, business development, and account teams to advocate for the product and support growth initiatives.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a Product Management role is highly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, Finance, IT, or Engineering.
• Hands-on experience with digital finance technology or finance automation in areas such as reverse billing/invoicing, finance operations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or taxation.
• Expertise in Agile frameworks, including Scrum and Kanban.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and leadership abilities.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Analytical and strategic thinker with a proven ability to tackle complex problems.

Nice-to-haves

• Prior exposure to the airline, hotel, or travel industry is a plus.