[Remote] Senior Product Manager - DIFM

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Drake Software is focused on helping everyday Americans maximize their tax advantages through innovative tax preparation software. They are seeking a Senior Product Manager to lead product strategy and execution for their professional desktop and emerging cloud-based tax solutions, ensuring compliance and improving user experience during peak tax seasons.ResponsibilitiesDefine and own the product vision and roadmap, including both platform evolution and new product innovationBalance innovation with platform stability and reliability, in a mission critical environmentIdentify opportunities to improve core workflows, customer value, and new product offeringsEvaluate opportunities using customer insights, data, and market analysisLead planning and execution of annual tax law updatesPartner with compliance and tax content teams to implement federal and state changes accurately and on timePrioritize features and enhancements within fixed regulatory deadlinesEnsure product readiness and performance during peak tax seasonImprove preparer workflows including return preparation, review, and electronic filingUse customer insights and data to drive measurable improvementsPartner with engineering on performance, architecture, and technical prioritiesCollaborate with support, sales, and go to market teamsCommunicate priorities and trade offs clearly to stakeholders and leadershipIdentify and validate new product opportunities through customer discovery, data, and market trendsLead initiatives from ideation → validation → MVP → launch → early scaleRapidly test and iterate using experiments and customer feedbackExplore opportunities to apply AI, automation, and modern cloud capabilitiesSkills6 or more years of product management experience in softwareExperience building or scaling cloud-based / SaaS productsProven ability to manage complex release cycles under tight deadlinesStrong analytical and problem solving skillsStrong ability to balance innovation with operational excellenceExcellent communication and cross functional leadership skillsHigh attention to detail and executionDemonstrated ability to prioritize effectively using structured frameworks, balancing customer value, business impact, effort, and regulatory constraintsExperience in tax, accounting, fintech, or compliance driven products is a plusCompany OverviewDrake Software is a complete professional tax preparation program for federal and state returns, business and individual. It is a sub-organization of Cinven. It was founded in 1977, and is headquartered in Franklin, North Carolina, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://www.drakesoftware.com/.