Sr. Manager, Product Development and Platforms, Advisor Organic Growth

Overview

If you’re looking for a high-energy, inclusive atmosphere and a company that understands the importance of work/life balance, Commonwealth is your match! From generous bonus and 401(k) programs to tuition reimbursement and flexible work schedules, Commonwealth is focused on helping its employees thrive in an environment suited to their needs. On top of all that, the Marketing department offer a hybrid work schedule, so you’ll be able to work from home for part of the week!

Are you passionate about marketing products and technology? Do you thrive at the intersection of strategy, execution, and cross-functional leadership? We are seeking a senior manager, product development and platforms, to continue the evolution of our Brand Studio platform and advisor marketing offerings. This role supports advisor organic growth by delivering scalable, innovative, and user-centric marketing solutions.

Brand Studio is a centralized portal that provides Commonwealth financial advisors with strategic marketing resources and services. As the platform’s owner, you will lead its roadmap, manage a team, collaborate with cross-functional colleagues, and ensure seamless integration with third-party tools and internal systems.

Key Responsibilities

Product

• Defining and evolving the product goals in alignment with enterprise and product marketing strategies
• Leading and maintaining the product roadmap, ensuring alignment with business goals and presenting performance reports to leadership
• Driving planning, ideation, and business case development for new platform capabilities and integrations
• Using competitive analysis and oversee the research roadmap to inform product innovation
• Managing vendor relationships and contracts, ensuring alignment with platform strategy and operational needs
• Operational Execution & Platform Management
• Managing the process and execution of day-to-day delivery of product enhancements, maintenance, content, and vendor operations
• Collaborating with technology, PMO, compliance, and cross-functional teams to ensure the timely development and release of platform features

Team

• Leading and mentoring a cross-functional team including product support, content project management, UX/UI, and design resources
• Assessing training needs and develop personalized development plans for team members
• Contributing to performance reviews and talent development in collaboration with Brand Studio and advisor organic growth leadership

Core Strengths and Skills

• Proven leadership of cross-functional teams and product development initiatives
• Strong strategic, critical thinking, analytical skills, and conceptual abilities
• Experience working with and evolving structured processes and procedures
• Agile creative development and resource management
• Exceptional interpersonal, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Deep understanding of the product development lifecycle and successful product launches
• Excellent problem-solving, time management, and organizational skills
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product management or marketing product development.
• Demonstrated success leading a team and managing multiple priorities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, senior leadership, and enterprise stakeholders to drive results
• Experience with digital marketing platforms, content strategy, and vendor management.
• Familiarity with project management tools such as Workfront, Jira, Confluence, and SharePoint.
• Thrives on innovation and change
• Knowledge of the financial services industry is a plus.

Have we piqued your curiosity? Can you see yourself thriving in this opportunity? 

Picture Yourself Here 

At Commonwealth, we believe in a better world. We hold ourselves and each other to higher standards. We take care of one another. That’s why we invest in you—we encourage employee growth both in your career and education; we offer incredible health care benefits; and we find plenty of occasions to celebrate. What’s not to love? 

We are always striving to be better, and we are looking for employees who share that same mindset. Better people, better coworkers, better leaders, better creators. Bring your best work and your full self to the table, and we will do the same. Together, we can build a better future for our advisors, their clients, our company, and you. 

About Commonwealth 

Commonwealth Financial Network, Member FINRA/SIPC, a Registered Investment Adviser, provides a suite of business solutions that empowers more than 2,000 independent financial advisors nationwide. Privately held since 1979, the firm has headquarters in Waltham, Massachusetts; San Diego, California; and Blue Ash, Ohio. 

Turning our advisors into raving fans starts by doing the same for our employees. We foster an environment of excellence, growth, rewards, and fun in equal measure, which has earned us 43 Best Place to Work awards.   

The Fine Print 

We care about your online safety as a prospective employee and encourage you to exercise caution when responding to job postings online. Commonwealth will never ask potential hiring candidates to pay or transfer funds as a precondition of interviews or employment, nor will we authorize recruiters or agents to do so on our behalf.  

Commonwealth is an equal opportunity employer, making intentional efforts to source talent from all backgrounds.

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