Director Product Marketing
Candescent
Candescent is the leading cloud-based digital banking solutions provider for financial institutions. We are transforming digital banking with intelligent, cloud-powered solutions that connect account opening, digital banking, and branch experiences for financial institutions. Our advanced technology and developer tools enable seamless, differentiated customer journeys that elevate trust, service, and innovation. Success here requires flexibility in a fast-paced environment, a client-first mindset, and a commitment to delivering consistent, reliable results as part of a performance-driven, values-led team. With team members around the world, Candescent is an equal opportunity employer.
- Develop clear value propositions and messaging frameworks for Candescent’s platform and features.
- Translate complex capabilities into compelling stories for banks and credit unions.
- Ensure consistency across website, collateral, and external-facing materials.
- Lead end-to-end GTM planning for product releases and feature launches.
- Define ICPs, readiness checklists, success metrics, and communication plans.
- Drive alignment across Product, Sales, Customer Success, and agency partners.
- Maintain competitive landscape and provide POVs for positioning and roadmap.
- Partner with Product, Sales, and CX to understand customer needs and adoption gaps.
- Turn insights into actionable recommendations for messaging and product strategy.
- Create customer-ready assets: pitch decks, one-pagers, feature sheets, battlecards, demo flows.
- Support sales training and ensure consistent messaging.
- Act as the link between Product, Sales, CX, and Marketing.
- Manage agency partners for design, content, research, and creative needs.
- Communicate confidently with senior leaders and technical teams.
- Operate as a strong individual contributor today.
- Help shape the PMM function and mentor junior team members as the team scales.
- 10+ years of product marketing experience in SaaS, fintech, or adjacent B2B enterprise markets, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Proven success in building differentiated narratives, leading product launches, and driving measurable revenue outcomes.
- Strong analytical and storytelling skills—able to simplify complex concepts for diverse audiences.
- Expertise in competitive intelligence, market analysis, persona development, and influencing product roadmaps.
- Executive presence with the ability to inspire and influence without formal authority.
- Experience collaborating across Product, Sales, and Marketing teams, as well as managing agency partners.
- Entrepreneurial, hands-on approach balanced with strategic vision; thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
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