Director of Product - Reimagine

Why should you join our team?

American AgCredit offers a unique opportunity to be a part of a national financial system supporting those who feed, clothe and fuel the world. We are a growing organization embracing collaboration and innovation while delivering transformative solutions. American AgCredit provides a cultivating environment where you truly make a difference for our customers and teams.

Benefits offered by American AgCredit:

• Commitment to agriculture and the communities we serve
• Family friendly work environment
• Investment in employee development
• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• Outstanding 401k - automatic 3% employer contribution, plus match up to 6%
• Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation accrued at 26 days annually, Sick Days accrued at 15 days annually, 12 paid holidays, plus 16 hours of volunteer time)
• Competitive Incentive Compensation Plan
• Disability & Life Insurance
• Employee mental, physical, and financial wellness programs
• The position is bonus eligible based on association and personal performance

Position will be posted until filled.

MISSION STATEMENT:

To architect and orchestrate a new world-class digital lending platform that marries land intelligence with rapid capital access for agricultural real estate.

ROLE SUMMARY:

The Director of Product is the primary architect of a new "greenfield" digital borrower experience. Operating at the intersection of customer experience, business strategy, and technical innovation, this role will combine AAC's proprietary land intelligence with modern digital lending solutions tailored for agriculture.

You will be responsible for identifying market opportunities, defining user journeys, prioritizing features based on customer feedback and data, ensuring land intelligence capabilities are intuitively embedded into the user experience, and translating business requirements into a best-in-class digital lending process.

This role will be part of a new team that seeks to leverage the best qualities of a small agile startup with the presence and stability of a successful market leader. The role demands a startup mindset, balancing bold vision with disciplined execution, while thriving in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Deliver a product vision that provides valuable land intelligence and accelerates the lending experience.
• Translate strategic goals into actionable product initiatives with measurable outcomes.
• Champion customer/user-centered design and ensure product decisions are informed by customer feedback, behavioral data, and market insights.
• Leverage modern tools to build functional UI/UX mockups and high-fidelity prototypes, accelerating learning and development cycles.
• Translate validated prototypes and user feedback into rigorous Product Requirement Documents and granular user stories.
• Oversee product analytics, feedback loops, and continuous iteration to improve user experience and product performance.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify emerging trends, unmet needs, and innovation opportunities.
• Align product initiatives with marketing and business teams to drive cohesive go-to-market execution.
• Partner with the Head of Architecture to integrate AI-powered automation and security requirements into cloud-native infrastructure.
• Partner with risk management professionals to optimize within AAC's board approved risk appetite.
• Facilitate alignment across internal stakeholders and external technology partners to drive platform scalability and integration.
• Manage the product relationship with key platform vendors, ensuring their roadmaps align with AAC's strategic needs and that deliverables meet our rigorous UX/UI standards.
• Develop and support go-to-market strategies in collaboration with marketing, lending, and alliance teams.
• Manage product-related budgets, cost centers, and resource allocation to ensure profitability and efficiency.
• Monitor performance metrics and ensure adherence to AAC's policies, compliance standards, and quality benchmarks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

LEVELS OF SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED:

This is a leadership position with responsibility for the direct supervision of a small team (potentially contract resources) focused on user analytics, market research, and user experience design enhancement. The role is expected to make independent decisions and works under the general direction of the Executive Head of Product Strategy.

TYPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Ten (10) years previous experience in product leadership is required, ideally within digital mortgage, automated commercial lending, or high-growth fintech platforms.
• Strong UX/UI sensibility with a proven track record of shipping market-winning, customer-centric products in collaboration with design and engineering teams.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills are required.
• Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions within delegated authorities and time restraints is required.
• Must have excellent attention to detail and be a driver to deliver quality solutions that provide meaningful customer value.
• Expertise driving products and projects through the entire project life cycle, from inception to launch and beyond is required.
• Expertise in the entire product lifecycle and comfort using AI-augmented development tools for rapid prototyping.
• Exceptional persuasive and interpersonal skills; able to communicate complex visions to both technical teams and executive stakeholders.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically 10%-25% is required.

ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Must have the ability to perform basic office tasks and sit at a desk for an extended period of time. Job requires extensive use of computers and phones. While performing the job, the employee is required to sit, crouch, kneel, crawl, reach and have the ability to lift up to 40 pounds. Must have strong written and verbal communication skills to adequately convey ideas and work well with a team. Must be able to interact effectively with people at all levels of company. Work during established business hours and may require occasional weekend and/or evening work. Travel Required in performance of the role.

PAY RANGE:

This range is reflective of the national salary average for this position and will be adjusted using geographic variance for physical location of the hired candidate. American AgCredit may compensate outside of the salary range for bona fide reasons not related to membership in a protected class.

• Reflected is the national base pay range and title offered for this job at the current level.

• Compensation, title, and job level may be adjusted based on candidate qualifications including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location.

• Salary offered, within the applicable range, is one component of the total rewards package offered to candidates.

All hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or transfer visas for applicants.

American AgCredit provides equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, military service or veteran status, victims of domestic violence, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. American AgCredit prohibits harassment of any individuals on any of the bases listed above.

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