Product Owner responsible for Debit Modernization initiatives at M&T Bank. Collaborating with multiple teams to optimize debit processing systems, ensuring alignment and business value.
Responsibilities
Join a team that’s shaping the future of debit processing
Drive the Debit Modernization initiative while maintaining and optimizing our legacy debit authorization systems
Partner with Product Management and technology teams to define and refine the product vision and roadmap
Lead backlog creation and prioritization for modernization initiatives, including API enablement and integration
Collaborate across multiple delivery teams to ensure alignment and transparency
Own and maintain the backlog for our legacy debit systems
Ensure continuous backlog grooming and prioritization to meet business and technology needs
Support ongoing enhancements and stability for core debit processing
Facilitate backlog refinement sessions and Agile ceremonies
Write clear, actionable user stories and acceptance criteria
Act as the voice of the customer, ensuring features deliver real business value
Requirements
Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
6+ years in business, analytical, technical, and/or product experience
2+ years as a Product Owner in an Agile environment (Scrum or Kanban)
Strong experience with Agile routines, Solution Planning, and PI Planning
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Experience with API enablement and development (Java, .NET, or similar)
Strong understanding of mainframe development and interconnectivity across the environment
Background in debit processing, core banking, or fintech
Familiarity with design thinking and digital product development
Servant leadership mindset; ability to coach and mentor teams
Experience working on large-scale modernization initiatives
Benefits
Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid volunteer time
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities
Job title
Product Owner – Debit Modernization, Legacy Systems
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