CFA Institute · 14 hours ago
Senior Director, Product Management
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$141K/yr - $250K/yr
8+ years expCFA Institute is the global leader in investment excellence and ethics, and they are seeking a Senior Director, Product Management to lead foundational platforms that impact the organization. This role involves overseeing the modernization of enterprise platforms, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, and partnering with various teams to deliver measurable business value.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Define and own the product vision, strategy, and multi‑year roadmaps for IAM and BERT as foundational enterprise platforms
Ensure platform strategies directly support the organization’s 2030 strategy, customer experience goals, and scalability needs
Identify and champion modernization opportunities that improve security, interoperability, performance, and user experience
Provide product leadership for enterprise IAM capabilities, including authentication, authorization, identity lifecycle management, and access governance
Partner closely with the Information Security team to ensure IAM solutions meet security, risk, compliance, and privacy requirements while minimizing friction for users
Balance customer experience, operational efficiency, and security controls across learner, member, candidate, and institutional journeys
Lead product oversight of BERT modernization, ensuring the platform enables advanced analytics, personalization, and data‑driven decisioning
Align BERT capabilities with Data & Analytics and Technology roadmaps to support enterprise reporting, insights, and AI‑enabled use cases
Ensure BERT is positioned as a scalable, reusable platform serving multiple lines of business
Partner daily with Technology and Engineering to translate product strategy into executable delivery plans
Work closely with Security, Data & Analytics, Digital Experience, Education, and Institutional/B2B teams to align priorities, dependencies, and sequencing
Serve as a senior liaison between business stakeholders and delivery teams to ensure outcomes meet strategic and operational needs
Establish clear product goals, success metrics, and KPIs for IAM and BERT platforms
Define and enforce standards for platform quality, reliability, security, and reuse
Monitor performance, adoption, and value realization; identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities
Lead and develop a team of platform product managers and supporting roles
Coach and mentor associates; foster a strong product management discipline and growth mindset
Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, and customer‑centric decision making
Demonstrate fiscal responsibility in managing budgets, vendor relationships, and resource plans
Ensure efficient use of resources while delivering high‑quality, timely outcomes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
8–10 years of experience in product management, platform product management, or enterprise technology domains
Demonstrated experience leading large‑scale, foundational platforms (e.g., IAM, data, analytics, or shared services)
Strong preference for experience in technology‑enabled or education‑focused organizations
Experience working in Agile and modern product delivery environments
Proven ability to partner effectively with engineering, security, and business stakeholders at senior level
Strong strategic thinking and roadmap development skills
Excellent stakeholder management and influencing capabilities
Deep understanding of balancing security, compliance, and customer experience
Outstanding communication, problem‑solving, and analytical skills
High level of organizational agility and ability to manage complex, interdependent priorities
Benefits
Eligibility for an annual incentive bonus
A 12% employer contribution to a 401(k) or pension plan
A comprehensive medical benefits package
Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family
Generous leave and time off
Competitive retirement plans
Flexible work options
Wellness, education, and support programs
Company
CFA Institute
Our members and charterholders advance market integrity, trust, and transparency in their professions to build more sustainable, inclusive, and prosperous societies.
501-1000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Margaret Franklin, CFA
President and CEO
Andrew Rome, JD, SHRM-SCP
Chief People Officer
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