[Remote] Product Manager - Captive Partnerships

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Octane is a financial technology company that empowers merchants and consumers with innovative financial products. The Product Manager for Captive Partnerships will shape the product experience for Octane's captive recreational lending channel, focusing on enhancing consumer and dealer-facing applications while optimizing integrations and user experiences.ResponsibilitiesDefine and lead team OKRs that align with corporate objectives, translating a long-term vision into actionable, prioritized roadmapsRigorously measure and report on key KPIs, specifically focusing on dealer conversion rates, application volume, and funding velocityManage and advance deep integrations with dealer systems to ensure a frictionless, end-to-end loan origination flowPartner with Legal, Risk, and Credit Ops to navigate complex product eligibility logic, disclosures, and compliance requirementsWork closely with Engineering, Design, Data, Sales, and Ops to build world-class experiences for Octane’s captive partnersGather direct insights from dealer stakeholders and internal teams through empathy interviews and support channels to drive continuous UX improvementsSimultaneously oversee multiple in-flight projects, balancing external partner dependencies and legal timelines with internal engineering capacityContinuously optimize the dealer portal and consumer application flows to reduce friction and increase partner satisfactionSkills5+ years of product management experience with a track record of delivering high-quality products and great user experiences at scaleAbility to envision how complex systems and platforms interact to serve multiple user groups (consumers, dealers, and partners)Proven track record of partnering with engineers to weigh technical tradeoffs, not just passing along requirementsExpert at navigating difficult tradeoffs and optimizing a portfolio of small, medium, and large releasesSkilled at conducting empathy interviews to internalize user workflows and deeply understand customer needsDemonstrated experience managing external partner relationships and building reliable, high-converting integrationsInterest in or experience with AI-augmented product development, such as context-driven spec generation and AI-assisted ticketingStrong written and verbal skills with a talent for articulating complex problems with precisionA creative thinker who thrives when collaborating across Engineering, Design, Analytics, Marketing, and SalesExperience in FinTech, lending, automotive/powersports, or dealership operations is highly preferredBenefitsBonus eligibilityA stock option packageRobust Health Care Plans (Medical, Dental & Vision)Generous Parental LeaveFlexible Time Off (FTO) Policy - Time Off When You Need ItRetirement Plan (401k) with company match!Educational Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement up to $3K/yearLife Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)Short Term / Long Term DisabilityRobust Ancillary benefits including accident insurance, hospital insurance, etcWellhub (Gympass) Wellness BenefitRecreational Safety BenefitCompany OverviewOctane® is revolutionizing recreational purchases by delivering a seamless, end-to-end digital buying experience. It was founded in 2014, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http://octane.co.Company H1B SponsorshipOctane® has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 13 in 2025, 4 in 2024, 2 in 2023, 13 in 2022, 10 in 2021, 5 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.