Vice President Product Management-Originations

## Exceed the expectations of our residential mortgage borrowers & business partners through superior service, simple processes, and effective communications.## We deliver on this mission by empowering our employees by encouraging and recognizing superior performance and innovative solutions, by promoting teamwork and divisional cooperation.
** POSITION SUMMARY
** The VP Product Management - Originations will drive the development of innovative lending solutions that transform application, underwriting, processing, post-close workflows. This role is execution-focused and centers on leading the strategic direction and execution of intelligent automations across the mortgage lifecycle.

This role is pivotal in transforming underwriting, processing, and post-close workflows through cutting-edge technology and AI-driven solutions. embedding Generative AI, NLP, OCR, and RPA into core mortgage processes to deliver automation, compliance, and operational efficiency  a key leader in our growing organization, you will manage the product lifecycle from strategic planning to execution, collaborating with cross-functional teams to define, prioritize, and deliver product roadmaps that align with business goals and customer needs.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in B2B SaaS, fintech, or lending, with a proven track record of successfully launching and managing products.
** DESCRIPTION
* *** Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities
** Product Strategy & Vision:
* Develop a comprehensive product strategy that aligns with company objectives and customer needs.
* Define and prioritize the product roadmap, ensuring alignment with business goals and market opportunities.
* Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and potential gaps in the product portfolio.
* Define objectives and key results (OKRs) for H2O, proprietary Loan Origination Platform (LOS), to ensure focus and accountability across the organization.
* Hire and retain Product Leaders and Product Managers.

Product Lifecycle Management:
* Lead the product development lifecycle from ideation and design through to development, launch, and ongoing iteration.
* Create detailed product requirements and user stories, working closely with engineering, design, and operations teams.
* Monitor progress against development timelines and ensure products are delivered on time and within scope.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

* Collaborate with engineering, marketing, sales, and customer support teams to ensure successful product launches and enhancements.
* Act as a liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders to translate customer needs into actionable product features.
* Foster a culture of collaboration and open communication across teams to drive efficiency and effectiveness.

Stakeholder Management & Customer Focus:
* Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including customers, partners, and leadership teams, to gather feedback and drive product improvements.
* Understand customer pain points, use cases, and workflows to ensure the product delivers value and solves real problems.
* Host regular stakeholder meetings and provide updates on product progress, key milestones, and next steps.

Data-Driven Decision Making:
* Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success and customer satisfaction.
* Use data analytics and user feedback to inform product decisions and iterate on features post-launch.
* Proactively identify and resolve product issues, leveraging metrics to determine areas of improvement and optimization.

Market Research & Competitor Analysis:
* Stay up to date with the latest market trends, regulatory changes, and competitive products in the mortgage/lending software space.
* Analyze competitor offerings to differentiate the product and maintain a competitive edge.
* Use insights from research to identify new product opportunities and enhancements that meet evolving customer needs.

Continuous Improvement &

Innovation:
* Constantly seek opportunities to improve product management processes and tools to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the team.
* Promote…