Product Development Manager

Kinecta Federal Credit Union is one of the nation's leading credit unions with over $3 billion in assets and we serve 200,000 members nationwide. Every aspect of our organization reflects our energy, our strength, and our commitment to set high standards of excellence by remembering that our business is serving our members. And we're committed to doing that better than anybody.

GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Product Development Manager is responsible in developing long-term product plans for all share and loan products by focusing on members, competition, profitability, product life cycle, and service considerations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develops and executes strategic product plans for all share and loan products, this includes all new and existing product design, development, implementation, roll-out and campaign management; Monitors industry trends, including researching competitor practices and pricing; Develops and maintains product descriptions, including how the products work from start to finish; Participates in establishing annual goals and objectives for each product and develops management reports to track progress on a monthly basis; Works with internal departments on issues related to development, implementation, and ongoing servicing; This includes close collaboration with IT, Lending, and Retail Services and Operations; Collaborates with Learning and Performance Department to develop training materials and sales aids; Participates actively in ALCO; Provides recommendations on product pricing strategy; Manages Product Development Specialists and Marketing Analysts (total of 4 direct reports).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor?s Degree in related field; MBA preferred; Four years management experience in products and services development in a banking or financial institution; Knowledge of financial services industry, including industry leaders, the legislative environment, and understanding of bank or credit union product development opportunities; Knowledge of all credit union business products and services as it relates to all businesses and market segments; Strategic thinker and innovative; Strong presentation skills; Strong management skills; Strong communication skills both written and orally; Strong analytical and project management skills; Ability to work well across multiple departments.

Kinecta Federal Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering challenging positions with competitive salaries. Some benefits available are: health, dental, and vision plans; holidays and paid time off; matching 401(k) plan; education reimbursement plan; employee assistance program; and Employee Financial Services package offering discounts on Kinecta products and services. Please apply at www.kinecta.org Apply Online