Product Owner II

Overview Take a leap and join our team. At Gesa Credit Union, we value the power of our people and our collective commitment to empowering communities. Join a team that serves others, seeks to do good, and focuses on wellbeing and prosperity for its members and employees. Get to know us: About - Gesa Credit Union Role Summary The Product Owner II is responsible for the technical life cycle of the products assigned, including coordinating development efforts, configuration changes, and support. The role documents technical requirements, builds product roadmaps, and budgets related to the products. The Product Owner II collaborates with internal stakeholders, developers, and vendors to deliver new products and enhance existing products that meet documented business objectives. The Product Owner II coordinates the product lifecycle through Agile practices. What You Will Be Doing Understand business and end-user needs and identify and prioritize features to meet those needs. Actively participate in Agile ceremonies to ensure development aligns with business objectives, product vision, and user needs. Facilitate stakeholder inspection and reviews of delivered functionality; lead planning sessions to clarify priorities and maintain transparent communication throughout the development lifecycle. Negotiate deliverables based on team capacity and learning; adapt plans iteratively to reflect evolving priorities and validated outcomes. Develop near- and long-term rolling-wave product roadmaps with business owners to ensure alignment with objectives; refine roadmaps based on stakeholder input, delivery data, and validated learnings. Define and track key product success metrics to evaluate value delivery, inform prioritization, and communicate outcomes to stakeholders; use data and feedback to guide decision-making and improve product performance. Leverage understanding of product strengths and weaknesses to maximize value delivery and inform stakeholders of potential improvements. Analyze end-user feedback and operational metrics to identify and understand product needs. Direct and oversee the lifecycle of two or more products by independently managing and prioritizing backlogs with business owners and technical stakeholders; maintain a steady flow of user stories one to two weeks in advance. Collaborate with business owners and technical stakeholders to develop and document user stories from the user’s perspective; define features and epics to communicate alignment with business objectives. Collect and understand technical requirements for new implementations and enhancements; prioritize non-functional backlog items (e.g., performance, scalability, maintainability) to support sustainable development. Assist the team with the development of test cases. Manage vendor relationships and assist with contract reviews and negotiations alongside business stakeholders. Ensure products comply with regulatory and security requirements; plan and complete upgrades to maintain standards and controls. Facilitate feature reviews and stakeholder inspections to validate functionality before release. About You Ability to understand complex business problems and interpret business needs. Ability to create a product strategy aligned with measurable business outcomes. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly to diverse stakeholders, both verbally and in writing. Facilitation and influencing skills to drive decisions among stakeholders with varied perspectives. Experience working in an Agile environment (Kanban or Scrum). Strong organizational skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively. Proven knowledge of product management tools like Azure DevOps or Jira. Ability to use process-flow documentation software (e.g., Lucidchart). Proven knowledge of UI mockup and design tools (e.g., Figma). Understanding of AI and how to use it to improve efficiency for the product and team. Ability to travel to complete responsibilities and attend approved seminars/education. Qualifications Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of product owner experience in an Agile environment. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field or equivalent experience; substitutions allowed per policy. High school diploma required. Knowledge of the financial industry, products, and services. Credit union experience preferred. Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Professional Scrum Product Owner I (PSPO I), or equivalent foundational certification. (Required) AIPMM Agile PO/PM (ACPMPO), IC Agile Product Ownership (ICP-APO) or equivalent preferred; MuleSoft Certified Developer - Level 2 preferred. Our Team Member Value Proposition We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, retirement benefits, and opportunities for growth and development. Salary Range Richland, WA: $83,450.81-$139,084.69 Spokane, WA: $83,450.81-$139,084.69 Renton, WA: $100,899.62-$168,166.03 *Depending on experience, new team members may start between the minimum and midpoint; the range provides room to grow. Get wise to what’s possible with a career at Gesa. Join us! Gesa is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. For accommodations, contact HR at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. Gesa Credit Union reserves the right to revise or change the job description as needed. This description is not all-inclusive of total responsibilities and does not constitute a contract of employment. Selected candidates must pass pre-employment background checks. Gesa Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer and affirms workforce diversity. EEO statements: Race/Color/Gender/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran. #J-18808-Ljbffr