Product Owner

Akkodis; Texas (NJ); Hybrid; USD 85,411 - 89,544; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Plan

Commuter Benefits

Paid Sick Leave

Short-term Disability Insurance

EAP Program

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Product Owner to enhance user experiences in financial services. This role involves coordinating with Agile teams, developing product roadmaps, and leading product discovery activities. The ideal candidate will have strong digital product management skills, a solid work ethic, and the ability to navigate ambiguous priorities. Join a forward-thinking company that offers a range of benefits and the flexibility to choose coverage that meets individual needs. If you are a self-starter with a passion for improving user experiences, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of product management experience, preferably in financial services.
• Experience with Agile practices and leading multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop a deep understanding of users to enhance their experience.
• Manage product roadmaps and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Digital Product Management

Agile Development Practices

User Experience Design

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Postgraduate Degree

Job description

This range is provided by Akkodis. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$62.00/hr - $65.00/hr

Product Owner

Location: Hybrid in Southlake TX or Lone Tree, CO

Contract: 12-18 months (Potential to convert)

Rate Range: $62/hour-$65+/hour The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, location, and other factors.

The Product Owner will coordinate user experience efforts with team members and cross-functional business partners including Agile Scrum teams. The Product Owner will oversee implementation of a product roadmap that will enhance advised and managed investing offerings.

Role

1. Develop a deep understanding of our users and leverage data in the design of new processes and interactions to enhance the overall user experience
2. Analyze existing and future internal tools (proprietary and third party) and collaborate on strategies for creating a holistic and efficient representative desktop for wealth management
3. Lead product discovery activities and work with UX partners to design experiences
4. Collaborate with other Product Owners in Digital Wealth Platforms and technology leads and architects
5. Build a product roadmap to articulate and drive the priorities
6. Create a release plan in coordination with the scrum team and other lines of business
7. Manage development efforts and technology scrum teams: writing user stories, refining the backlog, and working with User Experience designers
8. Define test plans and acceptance criteria and oversee end to end testing
9. Provide timely and proactive production support to users

What you’ll have:

1. Strong digital product management skills including experience with design thinking and client journeys
2. Experience working with User Experience designers and implementing digital experiences using Agile development practices leading multiple teams as Product Owner
3. Self-starter with strong organizational and creative problem-solving skills
4. A positive attitude, solid work ethic, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills
5. Ability to make decisions and progress in the face of ambiguous and at times overlapping priorities
6. High level of comfort with technology
7. 5-7 years of product management / product development within financial services preferred
8. Experience with Wealth Management is preferred
9. Bachelor and post graduate degrees are a plus

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay where applicable.