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About the Role

The Managing Director of Product Management is responsible for the strategy and driving operational excellence for the Clearing portfolio, which includes Futures and Options on Futures, Cleared Swaps and Cleared Cash products. This leadership role will ensure the portfolio aligns with the Enterprise strategy and vision, champion a seamless customer experience, and lead an organization of senior Product Managers and Product Owners.

Responsibilities

Defines and maintains portfolio strategy and roadmap based on enterprise and business goals.
Defines business priorities and guardrails to guide demand intake and fund allocations.
Drives cross-portfolio alignment and seeks guidance from the MT (as necessary).
Proactively communicates portfolio strategy effectively to stakeholders across the organization.
Reviews budget requests and seeks portfolio budgets from MT (annual / ad-hoc additional budget for a new critical initiative).
Reviews and approves fund requests to strategic initiatives, product-specific demand.
Defines team structure and allocates resources effectively across the portfolio mitigating risks proactively.
Leads an organization of Product Manager/Owners, providing coaching/mentoring and driving team alignment.
Reviews outcomes (using OKRs) and value delivered against the fund allocations, and continue to drive towards enterprise and portfolio priorities.
Drives continuous improvement of product capabilities and operational excellence including waste reduction (people, process or technology resources).
Guides delivery of high-quality products to end users over incremental cycles by working with the product teams and resolving impediments, if any.
Embed design thinking principles into the portfolio management process, fostering a culture of client-centricity and continuous innovation.
Stay abreast of industry trends and conduct research to understand user needs and market trends.

Requirements

15+ years of financial technology experience with deep knowledge of CME customers and platforms.
Experience in Product Management and Change Management.
Experience with agile methodologies.
Minimum 8+ years of experience managing a team; ideally of similar makeup (product managers, product owners and business analysts).
Experience managing a team under a client centric Product Operating Model is preferred.
Track record of design thinking and proactive leadership in a highly matrixed, collaborative environment.
Strong expertise in clearing house operations preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, computer science or engineering; advanced degree preferred.

Skills

Product Management and Change Management preferred
Agile methodology
Deep understanding of Critical User Journeys for clearing with end to end ecosystem
Understanding of and experience with portfolio and budgeting concepts
Excellent leadership and communication skills and the desire to work in a client-facing role
Strong understanding of agile concepts with certification in SAFe Lean Portfolio Mgmt (LPM) and/or Product Management
Working knowledge of Enterprise SAFe, Agile, Lean and/or Iterative Development methodologies

Location

Chicago
New York/New Jersey

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

15+ years of financial technology experience
8+ years of experience managing a team

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, computer science or engineering; advanced degree preferred

Salary/Compensations

Chicago: $261,800-$436,300
New York/New Jersey: $261,800-$436,300

Benefits

Competitive total rewards package
Annual target bonus opportunity
Opportunity to become an owner through broad-based equity program
Comprehensive health coverage
Retirement package including 401(k) and active pension plan
Highly competitive education reimbursement provisions
Paid time off
Mental health benefit

About the Company

CME Group is the world’s leading derivatives marketplace.
We invest in your success and you own it – all while working alongside a team of leading experts who inspire you in ways big and small.
Problem solvers, difference makers, trailblazers. Those are our people. And we’re looking for more.

Equal Opportunity

At CME Group, we embrace our employees' unique experiences and skills to ensure that everyone’s perspectives are acknowledged and valued.
As an equal-opportunity employer, we consider all potential employees without regard to any protected characteristic.