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As an IT Product Manager at United Wholesale Mortgage, you will be a key member of our IT organization, driving forward cutting-edge technology for our internal and external users. You will closely partner with key business stakeholders, business teams, and clients, along with various IT teams to craft a compelling product vision and roadmap. Product Managers will work closely with end users and the business to understand how application changes influence our business and enhance our future. A successful Product Manager will thrive in our fast-paced, agile environment, where code is deployed frequently, and is passionate about collaboration and execution. Come join our team of over 1,500 technology professionals at the most innovative and disruptive company in the fintech space!

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

• Leverage your extensive knowledge of UWM process and technology to partner with business areas and clients to understand the needed outcome of product usage.
• Work with internal IT teams to define, plan, deliver and validate software solutions.
• Define and maintain a product roadmap, adjusting as necessary to assure delivery of value.
• Create channels and processes for feedback loops and represent the voice and perspective of the customer in everything we do.
• Define both the What and Why of the product direction and align business goals with the incremental delivery of software.
• Facilitate product brainstorming sessions with stakeholders and development team and define new product capabilities to achieve specific desired outcomes.
• Engagement and knowledge of relevant business area(s) to be able to provide ideas, discuss minimum viable product (MVP), and prioritize features with stakeholders.
• Collaborate and communicate with other Product Managers and Product Owners on intersecting products.
• Conduct market analysis on product strategy and vision.
• Create, analyze and communicate Key Performance Indicators around the product during vision setting and post-launch.
• Review/Demos – provide feedback early and often to the team around project specific changes.
• Coordinate the necessary training with the corresponding Training Team.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU:

Must Have:

• Exceptional mortgage knowledge / knowledge of UWM business processes
• Exceptional knowledge of UWM’s software applications and how they are used to deliver value to UWM, our clients and borrowers.
• Very strong knowledge of the process used to create software applications at UWM, from initial ideation to validation of outcomes post launch.
• Ability to organize and mobilize large groups of team members.
• Strong organizational skills and a sharp attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills throughout product vision and delivery
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills.
• A passion for collaboration and relationship-building, with both technical and non-technical team members.

Nice to Have:

• A bachelor’s degree that exemplifies communication and critical thinking, including but not limited to Informatics, Communication, English, or Data Analytics.
• Experience with work tracking tools, like Jira.
• Experience in an Agile environment.
• An inquisitive approach to products and processes and the drive to make a difference.
• Skill at engaging senior level stakeholders.

THE PLACE & THE PERKS:

From the team member that holds a door open to the one that helps guide your career, you’ll feel the encouragement and support on day one. No matter your race, creed, gender, age, sexual orientation and ethnicity, you’ll be welcomed here. Accepted here. And empowered to Be You Here.

• Paid Time Off (PTO) after just 30 days
• Additional parental and maternity leave benefits after 12 months
• Adoption reimbursement program
• Paid volunteer hours
• Paid training and career development
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Mortgage discount and area business discounts
• Free membership to our large, state-of-the-art fitness center, including exercise classes such as yoga and Zumba, various sports leagues and a full-size basketball court
• Wellness area, including an in-house primary-care physician’s office, full-time massage therapist and hair salon
• Gourmet cafeteria featuring homemade breakfast and lunch
• Convenience store featuring healthy grab-and-go snacks
• In-house Starbucks and Dunkin
• Indoor/outdoor café with Wi-Fi

DISCLAIMER: All the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation and change. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Team members may be required to perform other or different job-related duties as requested by their team lead, subject to reasonable accommodation. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Employment with UWM is "at-will." UWM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By selecting “Apply for this job online” you provide consent to UWM to record phone call conversations between you and UWM to be used for quality control purposes.