POSITION SUMMARY

LifeWave is seeking a strategic and experienced Senior Product Manager – Finance Products to lead the vision, roadmap, and execution of technology products that support global Finance operations.

This role partners closely with Finance, Technology, and business leaders to identify opportunities, prioritize investments, and deliver solutions that improve financial visibility, operational efficiency, compliance, reporting, and decision-making. The position focuses on Finance products and business outcomes and does not own ERP strategy, administration, or platform management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• No direct supervisory responsibilities.
• Mentors Product Managers and contributes to Product Management best practices, processes, and culture.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Product Strategy & Planning

• Define and maintain product vision, strategy, roadmaps, and success metrics for Finance-related products.
• Partner with Finance leadership to identify opportunities and translate business objectives into product initiatives.
• Prioritize work based on customer value, business impact, strategic alignment, risk, and ROI.
• Develop business cases and recommendations for leadership review.

Product Delivery

• Translate product strategy into requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Partner closely with Engineering, UX, Data, QA, and business stakeholders throughout the product lifecycle.
• Lead release planning, stakeholder communication, launch readiness, and adoption activities.
• Measure outcomes and continuously improve products based on data and feedback.

Finance product ownership

Own strategy and roadmap decisions for Finance capabilities including:

• Financial Planning & Analysis
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Treasury & Cash Management
• Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable
• Revenue Recognition
• Financial Reporting & Analytics
• Payment Platforms
• Financial Data Products & Integrations
• Finance Workflow Automation
• Audit, Compliance, and Financial Controls Solutions
• Drive process simplification, automation, self-service capabilities, and operational scalability while ensuring compliance, data integrity, and audit readiness.

Stakeholder & Team Leadership

• Build strong partnerships across Finance, Technology, and business organizations.
• Facilitate alignment and consensus among stakeholders.
• Communicate product direction, priorities, risks, and outcomes to leaders and teams.
• Mentor Product Managers and promote customer-centered, outcome-driven product practices.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Business, Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of Product Management experience.
• 3+ years of experience working with Finance, Accounting, Treasury, FP&A, Procurement, or related business functions.
• Proven ability to develop product strategy and deliver measurable business outcomes.
• Experience translating business needs into roadmaps, requirements, and prioritized backlogs.
• Experience working with Engineering teams in Agile environments.
• Strong analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with financial systems, reporting platforms, planning tools, payments, integrations, or workflow automation.
• Experience supporting direct selling, ecommerce, subscription, or global commerce businesses.
• Experience leading business transformation or modernization initiatives.
• MBA, CPA, CFA, CMA, or similar professional certification.

SUCCESS MEASURES

Success in this role will be measured by:

• Delivery of high-value Finance capabilities.
• Improved operational efficiency through automation and process improvement.
• Increased adoption and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Improved financial visibility, reporting quality, and decision-making.
• Successful execution of strategic roadmap initiatives.
• Contributions to the growth and maturity of LifeWave's Product Management practice.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to remain in an office at a computer workstation and access information from a computer. The employee is required to be mobile to, from, and within the office. The employee may occasionally move up to 25 pounds.

LifeWave is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity and promotes equal opportunities for all. We embrace the principles of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and strive to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

In our pursuit of building a diverse and talented team, we encourage candidates of all abilities to apply for positions at LifeWave. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please inform our HR department, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.