Job Description

Minimum Required Experiences. 6 years  

Desired Experiences. Bachelor degree or equivalent  

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.

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. 

This is a fascinating time as new technologies and business models are emerging with the potential to radically transform financial services, as well as, our interactions with customers are increasingly going digital. At present, it is a cliché that incumbents have to embrace a customer centric, design led product mindset and innovation if they are to thrive in the years to come. We are already bought into this and are committed to show that we can do it and are looking for others to join. You will interact with other high-performing teams to inspire innovation and champion change throughout Fannie Mae.

We are flexible with location and welcome diversity in experience.

Qualifications

THE EXPERIENCE YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

Minimum Required Experiences 6 years  

Desired Experiences. Bachelor degree or equivalent  

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent applied experience 
• 6+ years working as a digital product manager 
• 2+ years serving as a mentor or coach for product managers 
• Deep theoretical understanding of product management methodologies, agile, lean thinking, and more 
• Exceptional at collaborating with multiple teams and stakeholders to identify development opportunities and develop and execute a skills development plan 
• 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 
• An understanding of psychology and coaching (e.g. Business Coaching) 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Growth mindset & Executive presence 
• Passion and personal interest in helping others become better

Additional Information

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)
• Industry certification for coaching
• Familiar with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) recommended structure, principles and practices

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 careers_mailbox@fanniemae.com.  

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