Who We Are
Summer is a Certified B Corp® with a mission to maximize savings for the 46 million Americans burdened by student debt. Summer combines policy expertise with innovative tech to help borrowers track their loans across multiple lenders and enroll them in the best loan assistance programs––saving borrowers an average of $30,000. Watch our product demo and hear from borrowers on how Summer has put them on the path to becoming debt free.
Summer has raised $20 million to date from world-class investors, including QED Investors, General Catalyst, Greycroft, Foundation Capital, Story Ventures, NextView, Flourish Ventures, and the Financial Health Network. We've partnered with dozens of clients who pay for Summer to assist their employees and customers, including the city government of Alexandria, Virginia, the American Federation of Teachers, the American Diabetes Association, Asurion, Mattress Firm, Credit Karma, and more.
Your Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Product Manager to join our dynamic team. As Senior Product Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving the development and enhancement of our products. We are seeking candidates who:
- Approach every situation–whether it's throwing a birthday bash or planning a new product feature–with creativity, strong planning, and resourcefulness, encouraging teamwork and fostering a sense of camaraderie throughout;
- Are always up-to-date on the latest gadgets, apps, and digital trends, and eagerly share their knowledge and expertise with their community; and
- Have a relentless drive for results, measuring and monitoring progress towards their goals along the way.
If this sounds like you, come join us as our Senior Product Manager as we build innovative solutions that help millions of student loan borrowers achieve billions of dollars in savings.
Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end product lifecycle, from ideation to execution, for our suite of products.
- Define clear product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria in collaboration with design, engineering, and other stakeholders.
- Drive product development sprints, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality features and functionalities while maintaining a focus on scalability, security, and compliance.
- Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and user feedback to identify market trends, customer pain points, and opportunities for product innovation.
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive product roadmap aligned with business objectives, customer needs, and market dynamics.
- Act as a subject matter expert, providing guidance and support to cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, customer support, and operations.
- Cultivate a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the product team and across the organization.
- Monitor key product metrics, user engagement, and feedback loops to measure product performance and iterate on features to improve user experience and business outcomes.
Recommended Experience
- Proven track record of 5+ years of experience in product management roles, preferably in the fintech industry, with a focus on B2B2C products.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, agile environment, with a focus on delivering high-quality products on time.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Proven ability to thrive in a dynamic startup environment, with a hands-on, proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
- Strong UX and design instincts, with the ability to translate user needs into visually appealing product experiences.
The base salary for this role is likely to fall between $140,000 - $175,000, commensurate with experience, and will include equity and a full range of benefits.
Values + Benefits
We're proud to be a mission-driven company with an inclusive culture. Our greatest asset is the set of values our team strives to embody every day: empathy, diversity, growth, determination, humility, and fun. Learn more about culture at Summer: www.meetsummer.org/post/summer-a-fintech-powered-by-people-built-for-impact
We also offer competitive salaries, significant equity allocations, healthcare coverage, 401(k) plans with an employer match, contribution toward student loan repayment, and flexible vacation/PTO. Summer supports a hybrid, flexible work environment and we welcome applicants from anywhere in the United States.
Sound interesting? We look forward to hearing from you. Join us to help fix the system!
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Summer provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
