Product Owner

Product Owner Overview

Our financial services client is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Technical Product Owner to join their team in McLean VA. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent communication skills, and experience in driving the development and delivery of financial products. This role will work closely with cross-functional teams including developers, UX/UI designers, business analysts, and senior management to define, build, and refine innovative digital banking solutions.

• Location Requirement**: This position requires the Product Owner to be onsite in McLean, VA, at least 3 times a week.
  
  

Product Owner Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define the product vision and strategy for deposit-related products, aligning with the overall business objectives.
• Elicit and prioritize requirements from stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and understanding of business needs.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive product roadmap for deposit products, incorporating market trends, customer feedback, and business goals.
• Prioritize features and enhancements based on business value, feasibility, and customer impact, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including development, design, and QA to deliver high-quality product increments within the agreed timelines.
• Convert business requirements into Jira stories, participate in Sprint ceremonies and act as a bridge between business and agile teams.
• Coordinate product releases and deployments, ensuring smooth transition and minimal disruption to existing operations.
• Define UAT criteria and collaborate with stakeholders to conduct UAT sessions, ensuring product readiness for deployment.
• Monitor and analyze product performance metrics, gathering insights to drive continuous improvement and optimization.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, providing regular updates on product status, roadmap, and upcoming initiatives.
• Ensure that deposit products comply with relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards.
  
  

Product Owner Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Computer Science, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a product management or product owner role, preferably in the banking or financial services industry.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into actionable product features.
• Experience writing Jira stories and familiarity with MS Power Point and Excel tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Experience with agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
• Preferred but not required:
• In-depth knowledge of deposit products and services, including account opening, transaction processing, and interest calculations.
• Proficiency in Salesforce CRM, FIS (Fidelity Information Services), and FICO platforms.
• Experience in data analytics e.g., pivot tables in Excel, Snowflake
  

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