Hybrid Director, Agile Product Owner

at PGIM

• Job title: Director, Agile Product Owner
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: $150,000 - $190,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Newark, United States

About the role

• Director, Product Owner managing product roadmaps and agile processes for investment accounting technology at PGIM. Collaborating with stakeholders to enhance digital experiences and optimize performance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Product Owner on a Scrum/Kanban team, guiding day-to-day execution and backlog prioritization within the SAFe Agile framework.
• Define and execute product strategy and roadmaps aligned with business objectives and customer needs.
• Collaborate with BA/QA, technology, and business stakeholders to deliver seamless digital experiences for employees and employers.
• Participate and often lead in SAFe Agile ceremonies including PI Planning, Replenishment, Standups
• Translate business requirements into clear user stories and product specifications, maintaining a well-groomed backlog.
• Use data, analytics, and user feedback to inform product decisions and optimize performance.
• Facilitate user acceptance testing and ensure stakeholder alignment.
• Solve complex problems with a customer-first mindset, balancing technical feasibility with business value.
• Support release planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives in partnership with S Agile teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Design, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in product management or business analysis
• Proven success in leading IT Product Management or executing on Product Roadmaps.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across functions.
• Deep understanding of SAFe Agile methodologies, Scrum practices, and product lifecycle management.
• Analytical mindset with experience using data to drive decisions and measure success.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave
• 401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%)
• Company-funded pension plan.
• Wellness Programs including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs.
• Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.
• Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period), after one year of service.