DLL Group Looking for Director, Product Management, Commercial Finance at Wayne, PA, United States Full Time

Job Description

Position can be US Remote

DLL is not your average financial services company. In fact, we are above average in almost every way. With an employee engagement score of 85% (compared to the 72% industry average), it sure seems like we are doing something right. And, while most companies survive fewer than 20 years, 2019 marked our 50th.

We collaborate with manufacturers, suppliers, and businesses in more than 30 countries to enable the acquisition of equipment, technology and software that companies need to contribute meaningfully to their communities. We believe in partnering with our customers to develop innovative and sustainable financial solutions that deliver meaningful value to the world.

At DLL, we are committed to making sure that all people, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, physical characteristics, or mental abilities, feel welcomed and encouraged to be their authentic selves. We strive to create an inclusive environment that is reflective of the communities in which we operate. Come see what all the excitement is about.

Day to Day

As Product Manager you will be a part of the Commercial Finance Management team and be responsible for implementing the vision of the Commercial Finance IT solutions by setting, prioritizing, and evaluating the work of the Commercial Finance Scrum teams. You’ll lead the product ownership team to transform their visions into a global strategy. You’ll focus on the organization’s Mid Term Plan, ensuring priorities are executed with excellence.

You will work within the agile process as the final authority for decisions regarding priority, business value and functionality for all work done by the Agile development teams for Commercial Finance. You will possess in depth knowledge of the goals and desired objects of the global Commercial Finance team.

• Participate in Global Management Team to set the vision for systems solutions for both inventory lending and revolving credit
• Lead and maintain the relationships with regional management teams
• Define product vision, road-map and growth opportunities
• Negotiate product differences between regions and conceptualize solutions that satisfy all parties
• Manage the activities of the Product Owners for Europe, North America and OneSource Revolving product
• Present user stories to Agile Scrum development team and partner with this team to prototype and see user stories to conclusion.
• Provide reporting to CF MT regarding product roadmap and results
• Contribute to documenting the Agile methodology used and develop templates and examples for how to prepare user stories, defining definition of ready, done
• Translate business strategy into system solutions
• Be an authentic leader who lives the values, inspires and facilitates members to contribute to collective results in a networked organization
• Chair meetings with product owners to consolidate and review user stories
• Creates, maintains, prioritizes, and sequences the product backlog based on business value or ROI.
• Creates user stories and acceptance tests from themes and features granular enough for a single sprint.
• Prioritizes user stories by business value.
• Decides which user stories are scheduled into sprints.
• Participates in project planning, daily stand-up meetings (scrums), reviews, retrospectives, sprint and release planning, demos and other Scrum-related meetings.
• Reviews deliverable and demonstrable code after every sprint, and has the authority to accept or reject.
• Develops and maintains standards for testing and progress visibility.
• Provides progress reporting. Assist as needed with backlog maintenance. Assist with internal and external communication, improving transparency, and radiating information. Assist with prioritization and resolution of defects / bugs.

Essentials

• Academic level of thinking and conceptualizing
• Minimum 5 years of experience with Loan products
• Minimum 10 years experience implementing software solutions
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills
• Ability to provide rapid feedback during sprints
• Solid understanding of business drivers and excellent solutioning skill
• Outstanding communication and leadership skills
• Proven record of empowering members and comfortable working in a non-hierarchical organization
• In-depth knowledge of Agile process and principles
• Outstanding communication, presentation and leadership skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Sharp analytical and problem-solving skills
• Creative thinker with a vision
• 25 % Travel

Settling In

At DLL, we are many things. We are team members. Family members. Community members. We are members of society. Members of different cultures and nationalities. Members of change. We each have different beliefs, different passions, different viewpoints, talents, and interests. We come from different backgrounds, cultures, nationalities, and histories. But for all of our differences, we share one thing in common: Each of us are members of DLL. Our company was founded in the Netherlands. But today we are truly a multinational business. We span more than 30 different countries and represent over 40 different nationalities across the globe. Our unique culture is rooted in higher collaboration, less hierarchy and an honest directness that enables us to integrate, ideate and innovate across country lines. Many companies say they are European, North American, South American, Asian, or Australian. At DLL, we are all these places and more. We are a cross-cultural collaborative – an interconnected network – that comes together every single day with one goal in mind: Partnering for a better world.

• Two working days per year volunteering for a local charity
• Health and Wellness program including healthy food, free health checks, fun health & vitality activities.
• Flexible hours with possibility to work from home
• Career development opportunities: online learning, member development programs

Choose Wellbeing

DLL’s wellbeing ambition is to educate, equipt, and empower members to build connections, manage their mental, emotional, physical, and financial wellness, and maintain balance between work and the other priorities that make up their lives. Our four wellbeing categories are as follows:

• • Two working days per year volunteering for a local charity
  • Health and Wellness program including healthy food, free health checks, fun health & vitality activities.
  • Flexible hours with possibility to work from home
  • Career development opportunities: online learning, member development programs

These are the things that matter to our members and the wellbeing of our members matters to DLL!

Interested?

• Deadline for applications: 1/09/2022
• The selection process may involve an assessment
• Applications via email will not be reviewed. Please apply online via our career website
• DLL’s referral program applies
• For more information, you can contact Jill Allen, Talent Acquisition Partner via Jill [email protected]

We advise only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted. Hiring subject to successful completion of a background check. EOE

DLL is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation in accordance with our values and all applicable legislation.

DLL appreciates the time you spend applying to our openings. We advise only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted. Hiring is subject to successful completion of a background verification and integrity check.