Agile Product Owner

Job Title

Agile Product Owner

Job Description

At Grow Financial Federal Credit Union, we believe in service to our 300,000 members, 600 team members and local communities. We're not just your average bank. We're a credit union, owned by our members and dedicated to serving people, not profit. We know that happy, engaged people provide the best service, so we live by our mantra: Be Bold. Be Great. Have Fun. Consistently named a Top Workplace by the Tampa Bay Times among multiple national awards we strive to develop a diverse, collaborative culture where you can grow personally and professionally.

Our "work from where you do your best work" strategy provides flexibility to our team members who currently reside across the U.S. with a variety of remote, hybrid and in-person roles. We enjoy plenty of opportunities to stay connected through video collaboration, digital tools, community service initiatives and numerous activities. Whether you thrive in a remote setting, prefer the energy of in-person collaboration or seek a balance between the two, you'll find your fit here. Join us as we seek to make things grow people, communities, money and dreams.

Grow Financial is headquartered in Tampa, FL. For remote roles, candidates must be located in the following states: AL, AZ, AR, DE, FL, GA, ID, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MS, MO, MT, NE, NH, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WV, WI, WY.

Benefits

Some of our Benefits/Perks:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employee discount on loans
• Tuition Reimbursement of up to $5,250 per year for full-time team members.
• Paid Time Off 15 days/year & over 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Volunteer Days Grow provides two bi-annual paid volunteer days to all team members.
• Retirement Benefits (401K) Grow matches up to 8% for team members.
• Growth Potential In-house training department dedicated to helping our team members reach their maximum potential.

Responsibilities

The Agile Product Owner (APO) has the primary role to own and manage the Product Backlog, serve as the voice of the customer and work on a highly collaborative, cross-functional Scrum team required to support the credit union's Vision. The APO is responsible for driving the development of highest value capabilities for all Grow products. Through the Agile methodology, closely collaborates with business product sponsors, business analysts, developers, designers, and other stakeholders such as business, legal/compliance, security, and operations to ensure that the detailed designs and features delivered by the Scrum meet the needs of all stakeholders. The APO is self-motivated, able to adjust to changing circumstances quickly and professionally and diplomatic with strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

Qualifications

Required Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university, or additional four years of experience in lieu of degree required.
• Advanced Certified Scrum Product Owner (A-CSPO) or Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO) required.
• Minimum 3 years' experience working on Scrum and/or Kanban teams required.
• Minimum 1 year experience leading systems/processes/tools for complex integrated organizational projects.
• Must possess superior communication skills to ensure a successful partnership across all levels of the organization.
• Must be highly organized, methodical and detail oriented to effectively prioritize work.
• Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Computer knowledge utilizing Microsoft Office Suite.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and type English.
• Must be able to hear and use a telephone.
• Use of computer requires repetitive keystrokes.

Work Environment:

• Traditional office setting; Work from home available.
• Sedentary role
• Travel to other branches or locations required as needed.