Product Manager - Public API

Who we are looking for
We are seeking a Product Manager to lead our Public API integration product for Charles River Development ("CRD"). The ideal candidate possesses exceptional communication skills, can translate complex technical concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences, and excels at collaborating with cross-functional teams. They are tech-savvy, highly organized, and have a proven track record of building and executing detailed roadmaps in fast-paced environments. This role will work side-by-side with Engineering Team Leads, Architecture, Relationship Managers, other Product owners and Clients to oversee the build, execution, and delivery of initiatives that enhance the Charles River integration platform.

What you will be responsible for

• Manage the product roadmap for APIs and key integrations across the organization
• Drive innovation and expansion of CRD's Public API offerings, ensuring solutions align with market trends and client needs.
• Expand and innovate CRD Public API offerings
• Gather and prioritize customer, market and internal requirements
• Produce and oversee high quality API and data domain documentation
• Collaborate with engineering, architecture, and client-facing teams to define detailed product specifications and guide delivery efforts.
• Define product specifications and lead engineering teams
• Analyze competitor offerings and trends
• Represent the Platform Product team across the organization and externally with clients and vendors
• Ensure API performance, scalability, and security best practices are embedded throughout the API lifecycle.
• Proven experience in leading product management, business analysis, and software engineering teams to deliver high-impact solutions.
• Strong technical background with experience in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) and microservices architecture, particularly in designing and scaling API services.
• Deep understanding of API standards such as Open API and REST, as well as experience with webhooks, ETL processes, and real-time data integration.
• Experience with API management platforms (e.g., Apigee, Kong) and API security best practices, including OAuth, rate limiting, and encryption.
• Experience integrating APIs into CI/CD pipelines, with an understanding of DevOps tools and principles (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Expertise in monitoring, scaling, and optimizing API performance, including latency reduction and throughput optimization.
• Experience in managing data integration, including knowledge of data formats (JSON, XML) and data consistency models in distributed systems.
• Proven experience working within Agile development frameworks (e.g., Scrum, Kanban), leading sprints, and using tools like Jira or Trello.
• Familiarity with API analytics and monitoring tools (e.g., Postman, Swagger, Datadog) to track performance, usage, and error rates.
• Experience in user-centric API design and improving developer experience, including creating well-documented and user-friendly API portals.
• Proven leadership in cross-functional team settings, fostering collaboration between engineering, product, and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, PSD2) and compliance considerations for API development in financial services.
• Experience managing via influence
• Experience in Financial Services is preferred
• Minimum 5+ years managing software development projects

The position is based in Burlington, MA.

Why this role is important to us
You will join the Charles River Investment Management Solution (CRIMS) and State Street Alpha team, playing a key role in building a cutting-edge, end-to-end investment management platform that serves the global financial community. Your contributions will directly shape the future of our public API strategy, enabling seamless integration across front, middle, and back-office systems.

About State Street
What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation, we're making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we've been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.

Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary in location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans among other perks. You'll have access to flexible Work Program to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.

Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees' diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspective are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift programs and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.
State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Discover more at StateStreet.com/careers

Salary Range:
$90,000 - $142,500 Annual
The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.

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