Asst Dir-Product Manager

At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today’s risks into tomorrow’s opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are—with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways. Moody’s is transforming how the world sees risk. As a global leader in ratings and integrated risk assessment, we’re advancing AI to move from insight to action—enabling intelligence that not only understands complexity but responds to it. We decode risk to unlock opportunity, helping our clients navigate uncertainty with clarity, speed, and confidence. If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every single requirement, please apply! You still may be a great fit for this role or other open roles. We are seeking candidates who model our values: invest in every relationship, lead with curiosity, champion diverse perspectives, turn inputs into actions, and uphold trust through integrity.  Skills and Competencies Minimum 6-8 years of product management experience with a demonstrated ability to independently drive products or feature areas from discovery through launch and post-launch iteration Proven experience owning products end-to-end, including discovery, requirements definition, prioritization, release planning, and ongoing optimization Strong ability to create clear product requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, and documentation for both technical and non-technical audiences, including leveraging AI to enhance documentation quality and efficiency Experience managing complex cross-functional initiatives across Engineering, Data, Design, and business stakeholders while balancing competing priorities Proficiency with agile product management methodologies and tools, including backlog management, sprint planning, and product lifecycle governance Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills with the ability to define, measure, and interpret product performance metrics Technical fluency to engage effectively in architecture, infrastructure, and integration discussions and evaluate trade-offs without requiring hands-on coding expertise Demonstrated proficiency in artificial intelligence concepts, with hands-on experience using AI tools to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency. Proven ability to implement AI-powered solutions to solve business challenges. Demonstrates a growing awareness of AI risk management and a commitment to responsible and ethical AI use Education Bachelor's degree required Relevant Master's degree preferred depending on the business area and product domain Responsibilities Lead the product development lifecycle for a defined product area by translating business and technical needs into impactful product solutions. Manage the product development lifecycle from discovery and requirements gathering through release and post-launch iteration with moderate guidance from senior product leadership Prioritize product features, enhancements, and backlog items based on business value, customer needs, effort estimates, and strategic objectives Contribute to product strategy and translate strategic goals into actionable roadmaps, measurable outcomes, and execution plans Develop and maintain product requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, and supporting documentation for engineering and stakeholder audiences Define, monitor, and analyze product success metrics and usage data to inform prioritization decisions and continuous improvement efforts Lead agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, stand-ups, and retrospectives to support delivery excellence and team alignment Conduct user research and solution validation through stakeholder engagement, interviews, surveys, usability testing, and experimentation techniques Partner closely with Engineering, Data, Design, and business teams to deliver scalable solutions while