What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Development Manager position at AARP?
Overview:
AARP Foundation works to end senior poverty by helping vulnerable people over 50 build economic opportunity. Our approach emphasizes equitable outcomes for populations that have faced systemic discrimination. We serve all people 50 plus and their families. Through vigorous legal advocacy and evidence-based solutions, and by building supportive community connections, we foster resilience, advance equity and restore hope.
As a Product Development Manager on the Financial Health team, you will develop and enhance a suite of digital offerings that aim to improve the financial lives of older adults living with low-income. You will collaborate closely with Program Managers on key focus areas, such as reducing the burden of student loan debt or the financial strain of family caregiving, to deploy digital tools that help older adults make informed financial decisions. You will work in cross-functional teams to advance initiatives, leverage UX best practices and co-create with consumers to design relevant and impactful digital experiences.
Responsibilities:
Hybrid Work Environment
AARP observes Mondays and Fridays as remote workdays, except for essential functions. Remote work can only be done within the United States and its territories.
Compensation and Benefits
AARP offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including a 401(k); 100% company-funded pension plan; health, dental, and vision plans; life insurance; paid time off to include company and individual holidays, vacation, sick, caregiving, and parental leave; performance-based and peer-based recognition and tuition reimbursement.
AARP Foundation works for and with vulnerable people over 50 to end senior poverty and reduce financial hardship by building economic opportunity. As a charitable affiliate of AARP, we serve AARP members and nonmembers alike. Through vigorous legal advocacy and evidence-based solutions, and by strengthening supportive community connections, we foster resilience, advance equity and restore hope.
AARP Foundation works to end senior poverty by helping vulnerable people over 50 build economic opportunity. Our approach emphasizes equitable outcomes for populations that have faced systemic discrimination. We serve all people 50 plus and their families. Through vigorous legal advocacy and evidence-based solutions, and by building supportive community connections, we foster resilience, advance equity and restore hope.
As a Product Development Manager on the Financial Health team, you will develop and enhance a suite of digital offerings that aim to improve the financial lives of older adults living with low-income. You will collaborate closely with Program Managers on key focus areas, such as reducing the burden of student loan debt or the financial strain of family caregiving, to deploy digital tools that help older adults make informed financial decisions. You will work in cross-functional teams to advance initiatives, leverage UX best practices and co-create with consumers to design relevant and impactful digital experiences.
- Contributes to the strategic direction and prioritization of digital products, leading cross functional product development teams, and aligning stakeholders around digital product plans.
- Manages the execution of initiatives from conception through delivery including gathering requirements and assets, developing project plans, user flows, functional specifications, and user stories while emphasizing overall project quality.
- Facilitates the architecting, development, deployment and support for all platforms.
- Guides and leads UX and works with designers to create a compelling and brand-aligned visual experiences.
- Assists with management and execution of digital product roadmaps to meet business goals.
- Follows release planning best practices to set and meet expectations throughout the entire product lifecycle, including communications to stakeholders.
- Develops and analyzes product KPIs and business metrics.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Design, or related field.
- 5 years website product management experience, with focus on user experience and website optimization.
- Proven experience writing technical requirements, managing vendor relationships, and tracking product metrics/KPIs.
- Experience with web analytics, A/B testing methodologies, and translating data into actionable requirements.
- Strong understanding of web best practices, accessibility standards, and performance optimization.
- Track record of collaborating with marketing teams while maintaining distinct product focus.
- Exceptional stakeholder communication and documentation skills, particularly in requirements writing and product roadmap development.
Preferred:
- A Master's degree or relevant certifications (e.g., Agile, Scrum).
AARP will not sponsor an employment visa for this position at this time.
Additional Requirements
Additional Requirements
- Regular and reliable job attendance
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Exhibit respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships
- Independent judgement in evaluation options to make sound decisions
- In office/open office environment with the ability to work effectively surrounded by moderate noise
Hybrid Work Environment
AARP observes Mondays and Fridays as remote workdays, except for essential functions. Remote work can only be done within the United States and its territories.
Compensation and Benefits
AARP offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including a 401(k); 100% company-funded pension plan; health, dental, and vision plans; life insurance; paid time off to include company and individual holidays, vacation, sick, caregiving, and parental leave; performance-based and peer-based recognition and tuition reimbursement.
Equal Employment Opportunity
AARP is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. AARP does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
AARP is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. AARP does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
