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Senior Manager, IT Product Management - Schwab Retirement Tech.

Today Charlotte, NC

Pay range: USD $115,000.00 - $170,000.00 / Year

Your opportunity

At Schwab, you're empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us "challenge the status quo" and transform the finance industry together.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without employer sponsorship now or in the future.

We believe in the importance of in-office collaboration and intend for the selected candidate to work on site 4 days per week in one of the specified locations.

Our firm develops, supports and hosts solutions for business firms who use our technology to provide recordkeeping services to companies with 401k retirement plans or Health Savings Accounts for their employees. We are focused on enhancing security and modernizing our recordkeeping system to be cloud ready and modernizing our on-line participant experiences. This will enable participants to access information to help make more informed decisions. New features include insights on how much they need to save to support their desired lifestyle in retirement and where their savings are invested. This is an individual contributor role.

What you're responsible for

  • Working with our team of product owners, business/system analysts/architects, programmers and testers in an Agile environment.
  • Managing the welfare of projects for our suite of products at all stages of the lifecycle including analyzing, defining strategy and managing implementation of enhancements to existing and new products.

What you have

To ensure that we fulfill our promise of 'challenging the status quo,' this role has specific qualifications that successful candidates should have.

Required Qualifications:

  • 10+ years' experience in a similar product owner/team lead role.
  • Recent work experience in an Agile environment - e.g. defining the vision and strategy for a project, building a roadmap, design/requirements gathering, event storming, story writing, grooming, testing etc.
  • A technical/programming background.
  • Bachelor's degree is required.
  • Demonstrated behaviors:
    • Detail orientated,
    • analytical/problem solving skills and
    • execution skills /results orientated.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Retirement industry experience.
  • ASPPA QKA, QPA designations.
  • Experience with using JIRA, Confluence or similar tools.
  • Knowledge about Schwab Enterprise (or similar financial institution) systems and capabilities, including Broker/Dealer systems, account structures, and cashiering, account opening and file integration processes.
  • Broad understanding of US-based retirement plans, regulations and products geared towards Small Business Retirement plans.
  • Background in operational functions like Payroll and Fund Distributions.

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What's in it for you

At Schwab, you're empowered to shape your future. We champion your growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture of trust and collaboration-so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.

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We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you - both today and in the future:

  • 401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
  • Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
  • Paid parental leave and family building benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

Client-provided location(s): Charlotte, NC, Westlake, TX
Job ID: CharlesSchwab-2026-119625
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2026-03-11T19:52:56

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)