Sr Product Manager - Mobile Apps at HR Block Hayward WI

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jan, 26

Salary

161900.0

Posted On

20 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Product Management, Mobile Apps, Agile, Lean, DevOps, User Research, Data Analysis, A/B Testing, Stakeholder Management, Budget Management, Communication Skills, Presentation Skills, Team Leadership, Problem Solving, Client Experience, Product Roadmap

Industry

Retail

Description

Our Company We care about helping people. Our purpose is to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients and communities everywhere. Our associates feel a sense of belonging in an inclusive place with an amazing history and a sharp focus on our future. Our connected culture is who we are and how we work together to achieve our strategies, accelerate our transformation, and achieve extraordinary results. It’s an exciting time to be a part of H&R Block! What you'll do... The Senior Product Manager (Sr. PM) is responsible for translating strategy into tactical execution, effectively managing product strategy from iterative discovery through delivery. They oversee the development, planning, and management of complex digital products and programs with broad scope, high impact, and long implementation time frames. The Sr. PM ensures both technology and business changes are managed effectively while maintaining flawless day-today operations during transitions. They collaborate with product sponsors, stakeholders, and customers to review product proposals including goals, time frames, and funding limitations, ensuring alignment with business objectives. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and a passion for creating exceptional client experiences. Day to day, you'll... Demonstrate a deep understanding of customer problems and articulate a compelling product vision, leading by example in problem-solving and customer-centric discovery practices Drive app performance KPIs like crash rate, app-store rating, active users and NPS Manage relationships with Apple/Google app ecosystem partners Facilitate continuous discovery, including frequent user research, to understand customer needs, balance desirability, viability, and feasibility, and drive alignment through reviews of discovery artifacts with cross-functional partners and leaders Deliver on time, on budget, and with superior quality, managing all aspects of product development and implementation, including business changes and technology conversions Lead product ceremonies for cross-functional product squads using modern SDLC best practices and methodologies, ensuring high performance and collaboration Create an environment of psychological safety for innovation and foster a strong sense of ownership within the team Develop and refine a product roadmap, drive a prioritized product backlog with highquality epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria Align product strategy with technical capabilities and constraints, encouraging the use of modern technology Coordinate activities and report regularly to the product team and leadership; regularly conduct team retrospectives and drive resulting actions Develop problem statements and perform deep analysis to support client experience opportunities, ensuring accountability for both short- and long-term product results Design and execute A/B tests. Use data to continuously evaluate and adapt strategies based on test results, focusing on delivering measurable outcomes Accountable for ensuring the quality of features delivered by the trio and achieving defined OKRs (Outcomes and Key Results) Foster strong collaboration with engineering, design, and business teams to ensure alignment and integration Engage in personal development to develop competencies in leadership and translating strategy into tactical execution Become the SME for MyBlock and serve as a bridge between Product, Engineering and Marketing stakeholders Own backlog, release planning and prioritization for MyBlock mobile app What you'll bring to the team... Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or the equivalent through a combination of education and related work experience. Work Experience: 5 years of experience in product management experience to include leading large products that involve significant business and technology change Prior experience as PM of a consumer mobile app, preferably in the FinTech space Experience integrating with vendors for app notifications and analytics Expertise with technology delivery/software development methodologies (notably Agile, Lean, DevOps) Experience leading teams in a matrix management environment with demonstrated record of establishing priorities and deadlines Experience developing and managing product budgets Knowledge of business case development including cost/benefit analysis, NPV, and current and future state assessment Advanced oral, written and interpersonal communication skills Strong presentation and facilitation skills necessary to communicate and influence a wide range of audiences Advanced ability to oversee tasks and delegate responsibilities to squad members or adjacent teams, while providing straightforward and effective feedback and communication It would be even better if you also had... Master of Business Administration Tax or financial industry background Formal product management certifications or training, or equivalent Expertise with product planning tools (ADO, Aha, Atlassian) Why work for us Since 1955, we have been leaders in tax preparation, financial services, and small business solutions. With 70,000 associates and 9,000 retail tax locations across North America, Australia, Ireland, and India, we have helped millions of clients and countless communities. If you embrace challenges as opportunities, value winning as a team, and seek to make a meaningful difference, join us on our journey. You’ll reap the rewards of helping others along with competitive compensation and benefits to support your health and well-being. Specific benefits may vary based on your role. For detailed eligibility requirements and benefits information, visit blockbenefits.com. Equal Opportunity Employer: H&R Block does not tolerate discrimination based on a person’s race, color, religion, ancestry, age, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and sex-based stereotypes and transgender status), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, service in the Armed Forces, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, citizenship status or any other status protected by law. Pay Range Information The pay range for this position is listed below. Local minimum wage laws apply. This information is posted pursuant to local requirements to provide applicants with information about what they might be eligible to receive. Individual pay decisions will depend on job-related factors such as experience, education, skill, performance, and geographic location where work will be performed. Successful candidates may be able to participate in one or more incentive compensation or short-term incentive plans, which could generate additional earnings in accordance with the terms of each plan. Qualifying associates can enroll themselves and/or their eligible dependents in medical and prescription drug coverage; can participate in the H&R Block Retirement Savings Plan (401(k) Plan), the Employee Assistance Program, (virtual) fitness center programs, and the associate discount program; are automatically enrolled in Business Travel Accident Insurance; and receive Associate Tax Prep benefit. Pay Range $101,200.00 - $161,900.00/Yr.

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Responsibilities

The Senior Product Manager is responsible for managing product strategy from discovery through delivery, ensuring effective management of technology and business changes. They collaborate with stakeholders to align product proposals with business objectives and drive app performance KPIs.