[Hiring] Product Line Manager @Aquila Software Group

Role Description

Reporting to the Head of Operations, we are hiring a Product Line Manager, Single Family, to join Emphasys HFA, an Aquila company. As our new Product Line Manager, you will oversee the strategy, roadmap, development, and ongoing evolution of our Single Family mortgage lending software solutions, supporting the full lending lifecycle from loan origination through portfolio management. You will lead the modernization of our product line, balancing the ongoing support of legacy applications with the migration and adoption of our newer Microsoft .NET platform and the introduction of AI-powered capabilities. Working closely with clients, Development, Implementation, and Client Services teams, you will translate business needs, industry requirements, and client feedback into product enhancements, manage critical client escalations, and ensure our solutions continue to meet the evolving needs of housing finance agencies and lending partners.

This is a remote role open to candidates based anywhere in the United States or Canada.

What’s in it for you

• Ownership and influence. You will take ownership of an established Single Family mortgage lending product line, influencing its strategy, roadmap, and future direction.
• Modernization and innovation. You will play a central role in transforming an established product portfolio, helping clients transition from legacy systems to a modern Microsoft .NET platform while expanding AI-powered capabilities.
• Breadth and impact. You will work across the full product lifecycle, combining strategic product management with hands-on product ownership, client engagement, and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Own the product strategy and roadmap. You will lead the direction and ongoing evolution of our Single Family mortgage lending product line, supporting the full lifecycle from loan origination through portfolio management and servicing.
• Drive product modernization. You will oversee the ongoing support of legacy COBOL applications while driving client migration and adoption of our modern Microsoft .NET platform.
• Advance AI and product innovation. You will identify opportunities to expand AI-powered capabilities within the Lender Portal, including intelligent document ingestion and processing.
• Lead product development and delivery. You will work closely with Development teams to define requirements, guide system design, prioritize enhancements, and oversee delivery timelines and releases.
• Build and strengthen client relationships. You will partner directly with housing finance agencies, lenders, and other stakeholders to understand their needs, gather feedback, and identify opportunities to improve our solutions.
• Support business growth and market opportunities. You will collaborate with Business Development, Sales, and Marketing teams on product demonstrations and showcases for prospective and existing clients.

Qualifications

• The mortgage lending expertise. You have deep knowledge of the Single Family mortgage lending industry, including loan origination systems (LOS), underwriting, eligibility, loan reservations, and closing processes.
• The product management experience. You have experience managing externally facing software products, ideally within mortgage lending technology.
• The AI and technical capabilities. You have experience bringing AI-powered features into production, from identifying practical use cases to collaborating with developers on implementation.
• The industry and analytical knowledge. You understand mortgage lending regulations, compliance requirements, and industry standards, including those associated with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Ginnie Mae.
• The client relationship skills. You have experience working directly with external clients, building trusted relationships, and navigating complex or time-sensitive issues.
• The ability to connect strategy and execution. You can manage competing priorities across existing products, modernization initiatives, and new development projects.

Interview Process

• A virtual interview with a Talent Advisor to discuss your interest in joining the company and in the role.
• An interview with the Head of Operations to discuss your mortgage lending domain expertise, technical understanding, and experience managing client relationships.
• An interview with a Product Leader to explore your product management approach, strategic thinking, and experience delivering AI-powered product capabilities.

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Diversity and inclusion are not mere words on paper to us. We welcome and appreciate candidates with a range of backgrounds and experiences. If you have 70% of the qualifications we are looking for and want to play an integral role in changing an industry, apply to express your interest.