SUMMARY: The VP of Product and Digital for Columbia Bank will be responsible for defining, delivering, and scaling Columbia Bank’s product and digital strategy across the Bank. This role encompasses leading a team that shapes the strategic direction and capabilities of digital channels and key banking products, ensuring a seamless, customer-centric experience that drives revenue and deposit growth. This person will collaborate with cross-functional teams to create innovative solutions that meet customer needs and elevate the brand Job Responsibilities: Product Oversight • Own the product roadmap and recommendations for assigned digital products, ensuring alignment with the Bank’s strategic priorities. • Manage relationships with key digital vendors to ensure functionality is maximized and best-in-class customer experience is delivered. Product Strategy & Market Analysis • Define and maintain a clear consumer and commercial deposit product strategy and roadmap covering the full product lifecycle. • Maintain a clear understanding of market dynamics and client insights to define product trends and inform the product vision and strategy including specific product developments. Innovation & New Product Development • Develop new products and product changes iteratively and continuously together with cross-functional team members. • Explore and research alternative/non-traditional product lines and fintech options with the potential to generate revenue and or deposit growth. Product Performance & Analytics • Establish and monitor product performance metrics. • Partner with key support groups such as Business Intelligence, Finance, Deposit Operations and Client Experience to deploy actionable insights. • Communicate product insights and updates to senior leadership and key stakeholders, ensuring alignment and support across the organization. Operational Excellence • Partner closely with Technology, Operations, CX, and Risk to ensure solutions are executed, secure, compliant, and operationally sound. • Support product mapping and alignment for potential bank acquisitions. Leadership & Strategic Support • Support the 1st SVP of Product and Digital in key strategic decisions and execution. • Lead a team of product specialists and cover all responsibilities of a manager from hiring, performance management, and skill-based coaching. Required Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree. • Minimum of 7+ years of experience in product management, with a focus on digital channels and customer-facing products. • Experience working with vendors. • Proven track record of successfully launching and managing digital products in the e-commerce, or financial services industries. Preferred Qualifications: • Higher level education such as a Master’s degree, PHD, or certification is desirable. • Familiarity/Experience with Agile build methodologies preferred. Core Competencies/Skills: • Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously is critical for success. • Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage data to drive decisions and product enhancements. • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across teams and levels. • Familiarity with Product Management, eCommerce, Marketing. • Passion for building something new, working across boundaries to implement change and helping others succeed. Columbia Bank offers the following benefits: • Medical, Dental, Vision and Rx which are contributory. • Bonus programs. • Employee Stock Option Program (ESOP). • Life Insurance, Long Term Disability and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (LTD&AD&D). • Paid Time Off (PTO) which includes Personal and Vacation Time. • Paid Sick Time. • Bank Holidays. • Employees may participate in the 401k program. Schedule: This role is eligible for a hybrid schedule; 3 days in the office and 2 days work from home based on business need. Columbia Bank and its affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.