StoicLane, Product Manager
Firm Overview:
StoicLane is a long-term growth platform making controlling and strategic minority investments in the Finance, Insurance & Real Estate (“FIRE”) verticals. The firm works closely with its portfolio companies by harnessing the power of data and technology to bring better service and quality to consumers. StoicLane Principals have contributed to creating over $4B of equity value for investors since 2004 in various entrepreneurial ventures and private investments. StoicLane is raising more than $1 billion of permanent capital to invest and completed its first transaction in March 2021. A successful candidate will have an opportunity to join a small, entrepreneurial team and help shape and grow the vision of the firm.
The position is hybrid (usually 3 days in office, 2 remote) and based in Chicago, IL. Earliest Start Date: Aug 2023
Role Description & Responsibilities:
As a Product Manager, you will have the unique opportunity to build on the strategic direction of StoicLane, and deliver tangible impact and value creation for the enterprise. The role works closely with engineering, design, and senior leadership teams to create and support products that drive efficiencies and organic customer growth. Within these domains, you will be responsible for the following activities:
- Partner with management and technology teams across the firm to design, architect, and build products (or, where needed, perform vendor due diligence and implement technology) that align with overall platform objectives
- Partner with sales and customers to develop deep industry expertise, identify unique product differentiation opportunities through research/interviews, and prioritize technology roadmaps
- Support sales function(s) by contributing to customer deliverables, conducting product demos, and integrating customer feedback into product roadmaps
- Partner with business leaders and staff to transform how StoicLane leverages data and technology, replacing spreadsheets and manual processes with platforms and automation
- Lead post-merger technical integration efforts of acquired companies, including development of technical and data integration work plans and project management for integration efforts
- Close coordination with the senior leadership team on a day-to-day basis
- Presentations to senior leadership including internal and external stakeholders
The Product Manager reports to the Director of Product, Platform. You will also have regular exposure to senior StoicLane management and operating company executive management.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years+ product management experience or adjacent technical experience in software engineering, data science, and/or technology consulting
- Strong knowledge of system and database architecture and the ability to prioritize roadmaps around technical limitations and the timing of customer needs
- Strong eye for design and ability to debate the nuances of customer UX tradeoffs
- Experience building key outputs including Process Diagrams, Process Narratives, Organizational Change Management Communications, Business Requirements, and User Stories
- Ability to work independently on a variety of projects, receive instructions from several people, and meet project deadlines
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills including Excel and Powerpoint
Leadership Competencies:
- Entrepreneurial style who can delegate tasks and hold others accountable for delivery in a high growth environment
- Passion for driving performance against goals while creating a positive, fun, and productive environment.
- Ability to diagnose and address opportunities to improve and drive positive change through the organization while effectively handling conflict
- Strong organization, analytical, and motivating skills
- Demonstrated capability in cross-functional leadership and experience working in a matrix environment
- Intellectually curious about the world
No 3rd party recruiters please.
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