job summary: Our client, a growing financial services firm is looking for a Technical Product Manager at a Director title to lead the vision for the shared services capabilities, including the entitlement system, focusing on providing optimal user experience with regards to authentication and authorization. In this role, you will have sole ownership of the system for user entitlement and authorization. You will partner with internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs around authentication and authorization and identify the best way to implement those. You will also work with other product teams to define a roadmap for shared content and data services that enable products on the platform. You will collaborate with other Product Management leads to complete the overall main product vision set out by the Head of Product Management. You will work in an agile environment with the Design, Quality, and Software Engineering leaders. You must aspire to build a great, modern customer experience that prioritizes both functionality and usability. Qualifications 5+ years of experience developing products, preferably for the financial services industry; other sectors with a large content publishing output are also appropriateProven ability to manage complex product implementations from requirements definition to launchSolid technical background with understanding and/or hands-on experience in software developmentUnderstanding of front-end technologies, such as JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and APIsExperience working with Agile development teams, utilizing tools such as JIRA and ConfluenceAbility to create database schemas that represent and support business processesKnowledge of AWS or other cloud-based infrastructure desirablePython knowledge desirableExcellent analytical, organizational, verbal and written skillsFast learner, detail oriented, must enjoy fast-paced work environmentsBA/BS degree in Finance, Computer Science, Business Administration, or equivalent desirable location: New York, New York job type: Permanent salary: $150,000 - 160,000 per year work hours: 8am to 4pm education: Bachelors responsibilities: Lead the vision and roadmap of Identity Management and Authorization for customer facing applications.Lead the vision and roadmap of shared content and data services for the company's platformIdentify, specify, and prioritize new features and capabilities through direct input from stakeholders, the Product Management team, developers and your knowledgeTranslate business needs into functional user stories with clear and concise acceptance criteria, clean the product backlog and keep the squad on trackCollaborate with architecture and security groups on technical product roadmap.Provide superior service to internal and external stakeholders via regular updates, product documentation, training, and support activitiesServe as the subject matter expert with the product team and the wider organization on authorization and authenticationBuild out collateral to tie commercial packages with back-end entitlementsIdentify operational efficiencies around authentication/authorization through understanding the architecture of the platformDeliver measurable business results and customer value qualifications: Experience level: ManagerMinimum 6 years of experienceEducation: Bachelors (required) skills: Product Managementauthentication implementationLeadershipProject ManagementTechnical Project Managerauthorization implementationteam lead Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. For certain assignments, Covid-19 vaccination and/or testing may be required by Randstad's client or applicable federal mandate, subject to approved medical or religious accommodations. Carefully review the job posting for details on vaccine/testing requirements or ask your Randstad representative for more information.