Manager, Data Product Management

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ABOUT US : Kestra Holdings offers industry-leading wealth management platforms for independent professionals nationwide. With an innovative culture that celebrates independence, the company aims to redefine the advisory industry through superior service, cutting-edge technology, and essential resources to help financial professionals succeed now and in the future.

Kestra Holdings oversees $123 billion in assets under administration (AUA) and supports over 2,400 independent financial professionals across the country in delivering securities, trust, and investment advisory services. Located in Austin, Texas, Kestra offers a unique experience reflective of the city's innovative spirit.

SUMMARY : We are seeking a strategic, customer-focused Data Product Manager to lead our enterprise big data platform. This role is ideal for a product leader who excels at solving complex problems, leveraging data for business impact, and collaborating organization-wide to achieve key objectives.

As the data product manager, you will develop the foundation for analytics, data products, and AI use cases. You will lead a small team of product owners, engaging in strategy, stakeholder management, and delivery, working closely with data engineering, analytics, and business teams to prioritize work that aligns with company goals and delivers measurable value.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Partner with leadership to align the data platform roadmap with corporate objectives, defining and managing an outcomes-based roadmap that drives user value and ROI.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support and streamline data processes and accessibility across all business channels.
• Gather customer feedback to prioritize features and improvements that maximize value for financial advisors.
• Set, monitor, and report on platform KPIs, driving adoption and identifying opportunities for growth and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Lead and develop a team of Product Owners and a Business Analyst, ensuring successful delivery in an Agile environment.
• Ensure adoption and advancement of product management practices, including delivery planning, backlog management, and sprint execution.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND / OR ABILITIES :

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES : Yes, overseeing Product Owners.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS : N / A

PHYSICAL DEMAND : Ability to sit for long periods, lift up to 20 pounds, and work in the Austin, TX office during scheduled hours.

OTHER DUTIES : Responsibilities may change; duties are not exhaustive.

INTERNAL APPLICANT POLICY : Internal candidates must be in good standing with at least 1 year of service, and current role service requirements apply unless approved.

BENEFITS : Comprehensive health, vision, dental, 401(k), and voluntary plans.

DISCLOSURE : Application implies consent to background checks; equal opportunity employment policy applies.

KESTRA VALUES : Our mission is Powering Financial Independence, driven by our values : SERVE, MAKE IT HAPPEN, and ONE TEAM.

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