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Digital Banking Manager

Harvard Federal Credit Union, Cambridge, MA

The Digital Banking Manager is a key role responsible for shaping, delivering, and optimizing digital experiences across digital channels. Working under the leadership of VP of Digital Banking, this role blends strategic thinking with hands-on execution- using business analysis, customer insight, and technical understanding to create products that meet member needs, support operational goals, and drive ongoing digital adoption.

Responsibilities

Product Strategy & Roadmap

  • Develop and maintain a product roadmap aligned with organizational objectives, market trends, and member expectations.
  • Identify opportunities to enhance digital experiences, streamline journeys, and improve service quality.
  • Conduct competitive analysis and monitor industry trends to inform product decisions.

Member Experience and Journey Optimization

  • Lead the creation and refinement of digital member journeys, ensuring they are seamless, intuitive, and accessible across devices.
  • Use data, insights, and member feedback to identify pain points and prioritize improvements.

Delivery and Execution

  • Translate strategy into user stories, acceptance criteria, and functional requirements.
  • Lead backlog prioritization and planning for digital initiatives.
  • Validate and test product enhancements prior to deployment and coordinate launch plans with stakeholders.

Data & Performance Management

  • Track KPIs such as adoption, usage, conversion, satisfaction, and operational impacts.
  • Analyze data to identify friction points, validate hypotheses, and inform continuous improvement.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

  • Subject-matter expert for the credit union’s digital banking platform.
  • Primary point of contact for internal stakeholders regarding digital features and enhancements.
  • Manage relationships with digital banking platforms, fintech partners, and third-party vendors.
  • Lead cross-functional initiatives that require coordinator across multiple teams, ensuring alignment and clear communication.
  • Provide advisory support to frontline teams and internal stakeholders on digital banking processes and feature functionality.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory, security, and risk requirements.

People Leadership

  • Lead and mentor team of Digital Banking Specialists involved in day-to-day management of digital platforms.

Requirements/Skills Needed

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, information systems, UX/Product Design, or related field.
  • 3–7 years in product management, digital experience, or related roles.

Additional Qualifications and Skills

  • Experience delivering digital features in financial services, banking, or fintech is highly preferred.
  • Strong analytical mindset, solid understanding of Agile practices, and ability to balance strategic thinking with execution detail.

How to Apply

Apply here: https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/HarvardUniversity/3743990014181726-digital-banking-manager