Product Management - Consulting - Advisor

At Fannie Mae, futures are made. The inspiring work we do makes an affordable home a reality and a difference in the lives of Americans. Every day offers compelling opportunities to modernize the nations housing finance system while being part of an inclusive team using new, emerging technologies. Here, you will help lead our industry forward, enhance your technical expertise, and make your career.
 

Who we are - The Product Management Center of Excellence team is responsible to champion and mature product management discipline through coaching, training & advising Product Managers across Fannie Mae.

We are a team of customer centric product managers, designers, strategists and business people reporting to the Chief Digital Officer. Our audience is Fannie Mae Product Managers who are responsible for assessing emerging trends in customer needs, technologies, potential partnerships and building digital products - that could transform the way we, and Fannie Mae’s customers, do business for the benefit of borrowers and renters across the United States. 

THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKE
The Product Management COE - Consulting - Advisor role will offer you the flexibility to make each day your own, while working alongside people who care so that you can deliver on the following responsibilities:
As a valued contributor to our team, you will advise with management on consulting best practices and recommendations for teams across the organization.
 

You will work closely with our product teams to help them accelerate the adoption and application of Product Management best practices, use of enterprise tools, and develop the soft skills critical to effective Product Management. The Product Consultant/Advisor will help product teams to build the ‘right things’ and help to get ‘things right’ with product management best practices, tools, and experience.

Minimum Required Experiences. 6 years  

Desired Experiences. Bachelor degree or equivalent  

THE EXPERIENCE YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent applied experience 
• 6+ years of recent experience as a product manager working to define product strategies, roadmaps, and backlogs that led to the definition and delivery of impactful user experiences. 
• Practical understanding of product management methodologies, agile, lean thinking, and more 
•  A team player with a collaborative working style and a willingness to contribute to all aspects of team's work product
• Demonstrated ability to create an atmosphere of shared purpose and fosters an environment of creativity in solving business problems; and exhibits good business judgment in assessing which creative ideas/suggestions will work
• Demonstrated record of influencing and managing relationships across various functions respectfully and cooperatively to drive towards a common goal 
• Experienced using product road mapping tools such as Craft.io, Aha, or others 
• Particularly skilled in presenting information and/or ideas to an audience in a way that is engaging and easy to understand 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Growth mindset & Executive presence 

Following is a plus but not required:

• Experience working with organizations that are new to product management principles and practices 
• Experience in financial services (FinTech, Mortgage industry)
• Familiar with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) recommended structure, principles and practices
• Experience in consulting and solution based professional services
• Experience in platform and data products is a plus

The future is what you make it to be. Discover compelling opportunities at careers.fanniemae.com.

Fannie Mae is an Equal Opportunity Employer, which means we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, personal appearance, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation in the application process, email us at [email protected]

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