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Vice President of Product Marketing

Hillsboro, OR, USA

124 Days ago

Job Description


ABOUTOURCLIENT:

First Tech is a $17Bmember-owned credit union serving over 700,000 tech professionals with customized banking , digital-first tools , and wealth management solutions .

Named a 2025 USA Today Top Workplace , First Tech blends the agility of a startup with the scale of an industry leader empowering teams to move fast , think big , and deliver real impact .

Slated to become the 6th largest credit union in the U.S. , First Tech is redefining the member experience through next-gen digital platforms , coast-to-coast branches , and a bold people-before-profit mission that's already invested $20M+ in education and community impact .

ABOUTTHEROLE:

The Vice President of Product Marketing will shape First Tech's product marketing strategy inclusive of market positioning, go-to-market planning and execution, and strategic growth initiatives. This role will lead multiple-functions, fostering a collaborative one-team culture, to actualize insight-driven, integrated marketing initiatives, and drive member acquisition and retention during an exciting time of expansion.

Overseeing multiple teams including Product Marketing, Paid Media, and Lifecycle Marketing the VP is accountable for delivering measurable business outcomes including driving the execution of product positioning, product adoption, and lifecycle marketing. The role requires a balance of strategic vision and operational discipline, building and maintaining a twelve-month go-to-market roadmap tied to business goals, with a strong emphasis on cross-functional partnership.

As a key member of the marketing leadership team reporting to the CMO, the VP of Product Marketing acts as the voice of the marketbringing forward member insights and competitive intelligence to inform product development and enterprise strategy.

This leader ensures that all product-oriented marketing efforts align to strategic goals, and reflect First Tech's mission, values, and commitment to serving the technology community.

ACCOUNTABILITIESANDOUTCOMES: Strategic Leadership
  • Mature and execute a comprehensive product marketing strategy aligned with enterprise goals and member needs to drive product bundling and adoption.
  • Monitor market trends, uncover new market opportunities, shifts in customer behavior, and competitive changes to guide product development and marketing innovation.
  • Develop long-range and short-term implementation roadmaps to reflect strategic priorities.
  • Foster a culture of innovation by challenging conventional thinking and empowering teams to pursue bold, creative solutions with a keen eye to our members.
Product Marketing Leadership
  • Lead market, competitive, and demographic research to inform positioning, messaging, and go-to-market product strategy.
  • Build integrated, complex, multi-channel strategies that optimize marketing performance to accelerate acquisition, deepen engagement, and improve member retention.
  • Employ advanced analytics to evaluate the full member experience across channels; translate complex data into actionable strategies that guide decision-making, resource allocation, and performance optimization.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory and internal standards.
  • Lead a rigorous test-and-learn approach to drive continuous performance improvement to optimize marketing effectiveness and spend.
  • Build internal capabilities through automation, streamlined processes, and efficient operating models to improve productivity and execution.
Team and Cross-Functional Leadership
  • Partner across product, sales, creative, channel owners, and service functions to ensure cohesive product launches, positioning, and lifecycle management.
  • Identify and prioritize high-value initiatives and align cross-functional resources accordingly.
  • Influence executive stakeholders with clear, data-backed recommendations that drive alignment on priorities and performance.
  • Build and lead a high-performing marketing team through effective hiring, coaching, creating opportunities for growth, promoting ownership, encouraging continuous learning, and structured capability-building.
  • Instill a culture of accountability through defined KPIs, dashboards, and ongoing performance optimization.
  • Create structured feedback loops to surface product insights from members and frontline teams to inform strategy and execution.

Requirements

EXPERIENCEANDEDUCATION
  • 10+ years of progressive product marketing experience; financial industry experience preferred.
  • 8+ years' experience leading a diverse team , including hiring, coaching, and performance management.
  • Proven ability to lead complex, multi-channel marketing programs from brief to delivery.
  • Expertise in managing vendor/agency partnerships.
  • Expertise in lifecycle marketing, marketing automation, and customer journey strategy.
  • Deep understanding of digital and traditional marketing channels, including SEM, SEO, PPC, direct, social, display, affiliate, and influencer.
  • Strong analytical, strategic planning, and business modeling skills.
  • Experience with test-and-learn marketing approaches , c ampaign optimization, and performance reporting.
  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or related field required.
  • MBA or advanced degree preferred but not required.

Benefits

  • 2% discount on mortgages, auto, and personal loans
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Optional Supplemental Insurance
  • 401(k) with Employer Match and Annual Contribution
  • Annual Bonus and Incentive Opportunities
  • Education Assistance
  • Paid Professional Development Time
  • Extensive e-Learning Resources
  • Paid Volunteer Time
  • Charitable Donation Matching
  • Access to Financial Planning Support

Qualification

Bachelor's Degree

Key Skills Required

AutomationAdvanced AnalyticsSalesProduct MarketingSEOAccountabilityAnalyticsBusiness AdministrationBusiness GoalsCommitmentCompetitive IntelligenceComplianceComprehensiveDevelopmentDisability InsuranceDisciplineEffectivenessE-LearningFinancial PlanningFunctional LeadershipImplementationInclusiveInfluenceInnovationInsightInsuranceIntegrated MarketingIntelligenceLeadershipLearningLifecycle ManagementLifecycle MarketingManagementMarketingMarketing AutomationMarketing EffectivenessMarketing EffortsMarketing InnovationOptimizationOwnershipPartnershipPerformance ImprovementPerformance ManagementPerformance ReportingPersonal LoansProduct AdoptionProduct DevelopmentProductivityProfessional DevelopmentProgressiveReportingResearchResource AllocationRoadmapStrategic LeadershipStrategic PlanningStrategic VisionStrategySupplemental InsuranceTeam CultureTraditional Marketing

Job Overview


Job Function: Sales / Marketing and Advertising

Job Type: Full Time

Workplace Type: Not Specified

Experience Level: Executive

Salary: Competitive & Based on Experience

Experience: 10 - 11 yrs

Contact Information


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Website: http://www.talencegroup.com

Headquarter: San Francisco, California, USA

Industry: Recruitment / Staffing

Company Size: 0-10 Employees

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