Technical Product Manager, Data

Engineering Team MemberAt Credit Acceptance, we are building on the foundation of a successful business while investing in the future through technology, data, AI, and continuous improvement. As we continue to evolve, our Team Members play an active role in improving experiences, driving meaningful change, and shaping the future of our business. We foster an environment where people are empowered to contribute ideas, develop their careers, make an impact, and help lead our continued transformation.Our Engineering teams are helping shape the future of Credit Acceptance through innovation. Team Members collaborate across the organization to solve complex challenges, build impactful solutions, challenge the status quo, and support informed business decisions.

We value curiosity, continuous learning, and new ideas from people who are passionate about driving modernization and meaningful business impact.Outcomes and Activities:Champion features and strategies that are scalable across domains and offer high business impact with minimal developmentDefine and document happy path diagrams for specific personas and scenariosCollaborate with cross functional teams including business partners, Product Managers and designers to define product requirements, direction and clarityDrive technical innovation and improvements of the design and architecture of software systems towards leading edge technologies and practicesBecome an expert in all domains to better support the business and align technologies strategies with the business outcomesWork with the engineering leadership team to develop and execute on the company's technical and business strategyIncorporating and leading with AI strategies and cutting edge best practicesPerform technical due diligence and architectural assessments of third-party technologies and solutionsExperiment and test ideas, validate assumptions against needs, reach conclusions and recommend solutionsDocument standards, best practices, and engineering artifacts so others can easily understand, build and maintain best in class software systemsLead continuous learning and process improvement activities to improve design and overall engineering practicesGrow talent by participating in hiring and mentoring team membersCompetencies:Customer Empathy: The ability to understand the perspectives, pain points, and experiences of customers.Engineering Excellence: Bringing great craftsmanship and thought leadership to deliver an outstanding product that delights customers and solves for the business.One Team: A collaborative approach across the organization, where individuals work together seamlessly, without boundaries, as a single, cohesive team.Owner's Mindset: Adopting a set of behaviors that reflect a sense of responsibility, accountability, strategic thinking, and a proactive approach to managing your domain.Requirements:Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or closely related field of study; or equivalent work experienceMinimum 8 years of software engineering experience or comparable depth of experienceDemonstrated experience in driving technically sound data solutions that support business goalsStrong technical background in BI platforms and Data WarehousesProficient in delving into the technical capabilities of the vendors to assess strengths, weaknesses and makes recommendations based on vendor's ability to meet business objectivesAdept at defining technology vision, develop roadmaps, and prioritize features based on customer needs and market trends.Collaborate closely with engineering teams to ensure the product's technical feasibility and align with best practices.Ensure the product's technical aspects are feasible and align with the latest technological standards and practices.Identify and resolve technical issues, working with engineering and other relevant teams to address problems and improve serviceability.Lead customer delivery engagements and/or provide partner support for large-scale solutions and complex issues.Analyze data and analytical capabilities to inform product decisions and measure the impact of product changes.Adopt agile development methodologies and use them to manage product development.Act as a translator between technical and business stakeholders, ensuring clear and effective communication.Candidates must reside in or be willing to relocate to one of the following hub locations: the greater Southfield, Michigan, area; the greater Bellevue, Washington, area; or the San Francisco Bay Area, California.Preferred:Financial services or FinTech industry experienceKnowledge and Skills:Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of BI end to end developmentAbility to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.Product Management Skills: Experience in product planning, road mapping, and prioritization.Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Collaboration Skills: Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to identify and resolve technical issues.Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions.Agile Mindset: Familiarity with agile development methodologiesTarget Compensation:A competitive base salary range from $120,000 - $176,000. This position is eligible for an annual variable bonus of cash and equity, between 15-30%. Bonus amounts are based on individual performance. Final compensation within the range is influenced by many factors including role-specific skills, depth and experience level, industry background, relevant education and certifications.This position follows a hybrid work model, offering two work-from-home days and three standard in-office days each week with the team and key stakeholders at the local office.Benefits:Excellent benefits package that includes 401(K) match, adoption assistance, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive medical/ dental/vision and many nonstandard benefits that make us a Great Place to WorkOur Company Values:To be successful in this role, Team Members need to be:Positive by maintaining resiliency and focusing on solutionsRespectful by collaborating and actively listeningInsightful by cultivating innovation, accumulating business and role specific knowledge, demonstrating self-awareness and making quality decisionsDirect by effectively communicating and conveying courageEarnest by taking accountability, applying feedback and effectively planning and priority settingExpectations:Remain compliant with our policies processes and legal guidelinesAll other duties as assignedAttendance as required by departmentAdvice!We understand that your career search may look different than others.

Our hiring team wants to make sure that this would be a fit not just for us, but for you long term. If you are actively looking or starting to explore new opportunities, send us your application!P.S.We have great details around our stats, success, history and more. We're proud of our culture and are happy to share why - let's talk!Required degrees must have been earned at institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent.Credit Acceptance is dedicated to providing an inclusive environment for all. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and value a culturally diverse workforce.

We believe in ensuring all team members demonstrate mutual respect for one another. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics like age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.California Residents: Please click here for the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) notice regarding the personal information Credit Acceptance may collect from you.