Product Owner

Product Owner

Remote

The Product Owner will be responsible for defining, prioritizing, and delivering solutions that enhance operational efficiency and customer experience across complex technologies. This role will serve as the voice of the business, translating strategy and operational needs into actionable requirements, and ensuring that technology solutions deliver measurable value. The Product Owner will collaborate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and IT partners to manage the product backlog, oversee BAU (business-as-usual) enhancements, and drive continuous improvement. This position requires strong leadership, business acumen, and the ability to balance strategic vision with tactical execution.

Define and maintain the product vision and roadmaps across 1-2 teams of moderate complexity that align business strategy with technical solutions, ensuring clear direction for development teams and stakeholders

Own and prioritize the product backlog, translating business needs into well-defined epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria that deliver measurable business value

Drive consensus and collaboration by acting as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and development teams to understand business context, gather requirements, and communicate product plans and progress

Make strategic prioritization decisions by balancing competing priorities, stakeholder needs, and resource constraints while managing defects, enhancements, and process improvements

Lead cross-functional collaboration across business, technical, and vendor teams to design, develop, and deliver solutions that meet stakeholder expectations and timelines

Manage product delivery through appropriate Agile/SDLC methodologies, coordinating updates and changes across all impacted teams while ensuring alignment with governance practices

Assess and communicate risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies based on understanding of the current business environment and technical landscape

Measure and report on product success, conducting post-implementation analysis against expected business outcomes and providing transparent status updates to leaders and stakeholders

Oversee product budget and resource allocation for managed applications, ensuring efficient use of operating budget

Drive continuous improvement by challenging existing processes, promoting Agile best practices, and mentoring teams on digital tools and methodologies

Ability to define product vision, manage backlogs, and deliver technology solutions that drive business outcomes

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly and influence decision-making

Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to changing business needs

Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to challenge current processes and propose innovative alternatives

Skilled at building relationships across business and technology teams while maintaining objectivity

Capable of mentoring colleagues on Agile practices and digital tools

Strong decision-making and prioritization skills, with a focus on delivering measurable business value

Bachelor's Degree

7+ years of experience in product ownership or business analysis

3+ years of technical professional experience

Project/program management experience

Experience in the financial services industry

Experience using Agile values and principles

Six Sigma, Lean, and/or Kaizen Experience

This position primarily involves sedentary work, requiring long periods of sitting, regular use of a computer, and occasional standing or walking, with reasonable accommodations available.

Perform other functions, duties and projects as assigned

Regular and punctual attendance

Ability to travel up to: 10% of the time