Director, Product Owner at USAA managing Development Product Owners and Scrum Masters. Leading member data product initiatives and aligning them with business objectives.
Responsibilities
Directs a team that works on Agile efforts to include highly complex multi-year journeys that span multiple Agile teams, programs, and/or portfolios.
Drives creativity and ingenuity among the team in the search for and application of new product development solutions to resolve highly technical complex and unique issues.
Serves as an Agile leader with vision for the team and leads the effective prioritization and delegation of work assignments.
Oversees and ensures the identification and engagement of business collaborators, domain and Subject Matter Experts across all levels of Agile work is completed effectively.
Partners with sponsors and key collaborators to gain an understanding of the needs, measures, and risks & controls for the improvement area.
Provides guidance and oversight at the portfolio, program and project level plans related to schedule, scope and resources.
Teaches and emphasizes methodology (Agile, Waterfall) principles and structure while creating an environment and mindset of continuous improvement.
Works with the business to develop metrics to manage risk, track benefits and adoption (KPIs, KRIs, etc.).
Oversees and holds DPOs accountable for applying knowledge and adhering to required Enterprise processes, procedures, controls, standards, tools and templates.
Coaches and mentors Product Owners.
Builds and oversees a team of employees through ongoing execution of recruiting, development, retention, performance management, and managerial activities.
Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree; OR 4 years of related experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
8 years of experience in process improvement, project delivery, business/requirements analysis or directly related business operations/product line.
3 years of direct team lead or management experience.
Hands-on experience managing stages of the software or product development life cycle.
Expert knowledge and demonstrated use of at least one technical software delivery methodology (i.e., Agile, Waterfall, etc.).
Experience with and actively drives towards a definition of minimum marketable features and minimum viable products.
Experience in Microsoft Office products and product management tools.
Expert knowledge and demonstrated experience providing coaching and guidance of Process Engineering Methodologies, project management, and/or Change Management Practices.
Experience analyzing business requirements and ability to find opportunities to streamline business processes in accordance with risk management framework and regulatory requirements.
Benefits
comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans
401(k)
pension
life insurance
parental benefits
adoption assistance
paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours
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