Product Owner Manager

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC); Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive health and life insurance

Pension/Retirement benefits

Flexible/hybrid work model

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Dallas is seeking a Product Owner to translate product vision into actionable plans. You will manage the product backlog, collaborate with internal teams, and facilitate stakeholder meetings. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, at least 8 years of experience, and strong skills in Agile methodologies. This role offers competitive compensation and a flexible work model including onsite and remote work.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of related experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Translate product vision into squad deliverables.
• Manage product backlog and scope effectively.
• Lead internal and external stakeholder meetings.
• Assist in product training efforts.

Skills

Agile/scrum methodology

Business analysis

Communication skills

Financial services operations

Data presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's or equivalent experience

Tools

JIRA

Job description

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Are you ready to make an impact at DTCC? Do you want to work on innovative projects, collaborate with a dynamic and supportive team, and receive investment in your professional development? At DTCC, we are at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets. We're committed to helping our employees grow and succeed. We believe that you have the skills and drive to make a real impact. We foster a thriving internal community and are committed to creating a workplace that looks like the world that we serve.

Pay And Benefits

• Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive
• Comprehensive health and life insurance and well‑being benefits, based on location
• Pension / Retirement benefits
• Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well‑being.
• DTCC offers a flexible/hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a third day unique to each team or employee).

The Impact You Will Have In This Role

The Product Owner is responsible for translating the product vision into squad deliverables to achieve the product strategy, aligned with maximizing value to the client. This is done through managing scope and product backlog in collaboration with the multiple squads, Product Manager, clients (internal/external) and key team members.

The position requires keen business analysis and communication skills to draft and present business requirements to both internal and external customers for ratification. Proficiency in depicting and describing business impact assessments between current-state and various future state business models. The position entails leading multiple internal stakeholder meetings and representing Financial Risk & Governance’s business in various forums on projects and new initiatives. The role also requires facilitating and leading external working groups composed of major industry participants that help advise on requirements and design options.

Your Primary Responsibilities

• Translates the product vision and the roadmap into squad results and release plans. Work with the leads of various Financial Risk & Governance teams to deliver on the specific initiatives prioritized and budgeted.
• Coordinates and manages the squad's backlog.
• Documents requirements in a clear and consistent manner through JIRA and other tools.
• Support the Product Owner in an Agile squad and partner with internal teams for implementation of new features ensuring that all proposed changes are reviewed, feedback is incorporated, and any impact is fully communicated to internal collaborators.
• Review, accept, or reject backlog items, according to acceptance criteria, during the sprint reviews.
• Collects feedback from customers and clients and incorporates into future backlog items.
• Effectively plan and coordinate multiple demands and competing priorities. Facilitates and leads external working groups and other relevant subject matter working groups.
• Assists in product training efforts for all touchpoints to both internal and external customers, inclusive of documentation, publications, training sessions, and FAQs.
• Develop as subject matter expertise in a specific product area and, when needed, support client meetings by preparing materials or providing insights related to that area of expertise.
• Identifies potential risks to achieving project objectives and elevates to appropriate management. Mitigates risk by following established procedures, spotting key errors and demonstrating strong ethical behavior.
• Partner with stakeholders to understand applicable legislation and develop requirements that drive regulatory compliant solutions.

NOTE: The Primary Responsibilities of this role are not limited to the details above.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with Masters or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of related experience.

Talents Needed For Success

• Experience in Agile/scrum methodology, including defining a minimal viable product, and exposure to other software development methodologies.
• Exhibits solid understanding of Agile Software Development (primarily Scrum and Kanban) principles and techniques.
• Understands and uses applicable work management tools (i.e. JIRA) for decision making and collaboration.
• Drives creative and solution‑oriented activity with all participants and collaborators.
• Knowledge of financial services operations and risk management; clearance and settlement, post trade processing, counterparty credit risk, & associated regulation, trends and user demands in these areas.
• Executes against the Product Vision and effectively translates into Product Roadmap and Backlog items to deliver the highest value.
• Collaborate with product management peers globally to ensure standard methodology and core principals are understood, adopted and implemented in regional initiatives.
• Ability to collect, analyze and visually present data via the use of charts, graphs or infographics.

The salary range is indicative for roles at the same level within DTCC across all US locations. Actual salary is determined based on the role, location, individual experience, skills, and other considerations. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.