Denise Hashek

About Denise Hashek

Enthusiastic and versatile Product Manager (Pragmatic Marketing Certified - Level VI) & …

Experience

1. Digital Products Product Lead - Billing and Payments

   Northwestern Mutual

   May 2025 — Present · Franklin, WI, US

   As a Lead Product Manager, I lead cross-functional teams to deliver transformative product experiences that align with business strategy and customer needs—primarily within the Billing & Payment domain. I define product vision and roadmaps, translate complex requirements into clear user stories, and prioritize features that maximize ROI and user value.With a strong foundation in business and technical principles, I thrive in dynamic environments where collaboration, data-driven decision-making, and stakeholder alignment are key. I’m passionate about building scalable solutions, mentoring teams, and driving measurable outcomes through thoughtful product leadership and Agile execution.

Education

• University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

  BS, Marketing

  1985 — 1989

Skills

• Business Process Improvement
• Agile Methodologies
• Team Building
• Software Development Life Cycle (Sdlc)
• Business Process
• Program Management
• Requirements Gathering
• Business Intelligence
• Team Leadership
• Disaster Recovery
• Information Technology
• Customer Relations
• Integration
• Online Banking
• Lean Leadership
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Banking
• Sdlc
• Risk Management
• IT Management
• Product Development
• Resource Management
• Product Management
• Project Planning
• Process Improvement
• Project Management
• Vendor Management
• IT Strategy
• Itil
• Change Management
• Customer Service
• Business Analysis
• Leadership