Associate Product Manager

Santander

. Lead and execute strategic product initiatives delivering high-quality digital products .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • Wisconsin • United StatesMid-Level💰 $75,000 - $127,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading product initiatives and managing product backlogs within Agile frameworks, ensuring alignment of customer needs with strategic objectives. Proficient in utilizing data analytics and customer insights to drive product improvements and enhance digital experiences.

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Product OwnershipAgile MethodologiesAPI IntegrationsSoftware Development Lifecycle (SDLC)Data Analytics

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Hard Skills

Product Backlog ManagementUser Acceptance Testing (UAT)Digital TransformationCustomer Experience InitiativesTechnical Product Initiatives

Soft Skills

Stakeholder ManagementCommunication SkillsFacilitation SkillsCollaboration SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Tools & Technologies

Azure DevOpsJiraConfluenceGitLab

Certifications & Qualifications

CSPOPSPOSAFe POPM

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesHealthcare Financial ProductsBankingPaymentsFintech

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudMicroservicesSDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and execute strategic product initiatives delivering high-quality digital products
Act as a subject matter expert on customer needs, industry trends, digital experiences, and product capabilities
Own and prioritize the product backlog
Partner with Engineering, Architecture, Operations, Risk, Compliance, Marketing, and Client Services
Translate customer and business needs into epics, features, user stories, and acceptance criteria
Facilitate Agile ceremonies including backlog refinement, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and release planning
Collaborate with technical teams on API integrations, backend services, platform modernization, and system enhancements
Support product launches and organizational readiness efforts
Use customer feedback, analytics, and market research to drive prioritization and continuous product improvement
Create product demonstrations and presentations for leadership, stakeholders, and customers
Build partnerships across business and technology teams
Monitor product performance using KPIs, Agile metrics, and customer insights to guide roadmap decisions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business, Technology, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and professional experience – Preferred
5+ years of progressive experience serving as a Product Owner within Agile Scrum and/or SAFe environments
Experience managing product backlogs and maximizing value delivery through iterative development
Strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies including Scrum and SAFe
Experience eliciting requirements and translating business needs into epics, features, user stories, and acceptance criteria
Ability to collaborate with business stakeholders and technical development teams
Experience supporting API integrations, backend services, and technical product initiatives
Experience leading Agile teams delivering customer-facing web applications, portals, and digital experiences
Experience with user acceptance testing (UAT), release validation, and product quality assurance
Strong analytical skills using data and customer insights to guide prioritization
Proficiency with Azure DevOps, Jira, Confluence, and GitLab
Experience developing and maintaining Agile metrics including velocity, burndown, burnup, throughput, and roadmap health indicators
Strong communication, facilitation, stakeholder management, and executive presentation skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities, dependencies, risks, and impediments
Ability to align strategic objectives with tactical execution
Self-starter who thrives in cross-functional environments and embraces continuous improvement
Experience in financial services, healthcare financial products, banking, payments, lending, or fintech environments is nice to have
Experience leading platform modernization, digital transformation, and customer experience initiatives is nice to have
Technical understanding of APIs, integrations, microservices, and cloud-based architectures is nice to have
Experience leveraging customer feedback and product analytics is nice to have
CSPO, PSPO, SAFe POPM, or equivalent Agile certification is preferred
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring employer sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fair and competitive rewards package
Benefits designed to support employees, their families, and well-being