Product Owner, Digital Channels & Mortgage Tech

PennyMac Corp.; Carrollton (TX); Presencial; USD 95.000 - 155.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vis

Paid Time Off programs includingvac

Wellness Programs, EmployeeRecognition

401k match, tuition reimbursement

Philanthropy Programs including gifts

Descripción de la vacante

PennyMac Corp. seeks a Product Owner to own the strategy, roadmap, and execution for essential lending technology solutions. You will collaborate with business units, technology teams, and leadership to translate market needs into clear goals and user stories within an Agile framework.

You will manage the end-to-end product lifecycle, maintain the backlog, participate in ceremonies, and drive initiatives across departments to improve the mortgage experience for customers and partners.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in CS, IS, related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of experience applying Agile methodologies.
• Proven success owning and delivering complex technology products or programs, preferably in an Agile environment.
• Deep understanding of product management best practices, business analysis, and process improvement.
• Proficiency with Agile/PM tools (JIRA, Confluence, or similar). High proficiency in G-Suite.
• Strong understanding of data management concepts and database technologies; general understanding of software systems architecture; experience with BI tools, Snowflake/SQL Server/.NET, XML/EDI, GTM/Google Analytics is a plus.
• Excellent communication (interpersonal, verbal, written) and presentation skills, with experience interfacing effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including executive management.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, and strategic decision-making skills with sound judgment.
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to deliver accurate results in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively within and across teams, influence without authority, and work independently.
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Experience in Financial Services, particularly the mortgage industry, is highly desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Define and champion the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for your designated product area within the lending experience, aligning with overall business objectives.
• Own the end-to-end product lifecycle, from ideation, requirements definition, and prioritization through development, launch, and iteration.
• Engage and collaborate effectively with stakeholders across business units, technology teams, and executive leadership to gather insights, align priorities, and ensure product success.
• Translate business needs and market opportunities into clear, well-defined goals, user stories, acceptance criteria, and functional requirements using methodologies like use cases, process flows, and data analysis.
• Own, maintain, and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and maximizing value delivery within an Agile (Scrum/Kanban) framework.
• Actively participate in and contribute to Agile ceremonies (e.g., backlog grooming, sprint planning, retrospectives), collaborating closely with development teams, Tech Leads, and UAT.
• Drive complex, high-profile product initiatives by coordinating efforts across departments, interfacing with system developers, business subject matter experts, and project managers to ensure seamless execution.
• Serve as a domain expert for the end-to-end business functions related to your product. Lead analysis efforts to identify current capabilities, opportunities for improvement, and define measurable outcomes.
• Identify and drive the implementation of operational efficiencies and new business processes related to the product.
• Create and maintain essential product documentation (requirements, process flows, reports). Communicate product strategy, progress, and outcomes effectively to senior management and other stakeholders.
• Develop strategies for risk mitigation and contingency planning related to product development and launch.
• Collaborate on the planning, oversight, and execution of testing phases to ensure product changes meet finalized requirements and quality standards.
• Ensure product decisions align with broader strategic initiatives, including revenue opportunities or cost-saving measures identified by product and business leadership.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.
• Demonstrate behaviors which are aligned with the organization’s desired culture and values.

Conocimientos

Agile methodologies

Product ownership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analysis

Educación

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Herramientas

JIRA

Confluence

G-Suite

Snowflake

SQL Server

.NET

XML/EDI

Google Analytics

Descripción del empleo

PennyMac Corp. seeks a Product Owner to own the strategy, roadmap, and execution for essential lending technology solutions. You will collaborate with business units, technology teams, and leadership to translate market needs into clear goals and user stories within an Agile framework.

You will manage the end-to-end product lifecycle, maintain the backlog, participate in ceremonies, and drive initiatives across departments to improve the mortgage experience for customers and partners.