Senior Product Manager
@ Principal Financial Group

Des Moines, Iowa, United States
$141,600
On Site
Posted 23 days ago

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Overview

The Senior Product Manager at Principal Financial Group will lead the Next Software Kit (NSK) platform, a strategic enterprise framework enabling secure, scalable, and consistent web applications across Principal.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own Product Strategy: Collaborate with technical leads to develop and evolve product vision and strategy.
  • Drive Discovery & Insights: Use experimentation, analytics, and user research to uncover opportunities.
  • Lead Product Delivery: Manage dependencies, champion agile practices, and ensure value-driven delivery.
  • Measure & Optimize: Track performance and make data-driven decisions for continuous improvement.
  • Engage & Influence: Partner with leaders at all levels to share strategy and best practices in web development.
  • Mentor & Shape Culture: Support and mentor fellow product managers while fostering a high-performing culture.

About Principal Financial Group

Operating at the intersection of financial services and technology, Principal builds financial tools to help customers achieve financial security. With over 140 years of trusted leadership, the company values mission, integrity, and customer focus.

Additional Details

  • Salary: $100,800 - $182,400 per year with bonus potential.
  • Work Arrangements: In-office, hybrid, or remote (eligibility applies).
  • Time Off: Flexible Time Off (FTO) for salaried employees.
  • Pension Eligible and comprehensive benefits.
  • Work Authorization: U.S. citizens or those not requiring sponsorship.

Key skills/competency

Product Strategy, Agile, Web Technologies, Cloud, Analytics, Stakeholder Engagement, Mentoring, Discovery, User Research, Leadership

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How to Get Hired at Principal Financial Group

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Align skills with Principal Financial Group requirements.
  • Showcase leadership: Highlight successes in product strategy and delivery.
  • Emphasize technical expertise: Detail modern web and cloud technology experiences.
  • Research the company: Understand Principal Financial Group culture and mission.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review modern web frameworks documentation.
Practice cloud platform integrations and deployments.
Analyze product analytics tools and methodologies.
Study agile project management frameworks.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a time you influenced stakeholders.
Explain your approach to managing team dependencies.
Share an example of data-driven decision making.
Discuss mentoring strategies you have used.

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