Product Owner Principal - Data and Analytics

Summary

Join Sagent, a leading mortgage servicing, SaaS-based financial technology company, as a Senior Product Owner for Data and Analytics. This role involves building and maintaining a balanced product/solution portfolio. You will apply theoretical knowledge, demonstrate functional expertise, and provide technical leadership. Responsibilities include working with product design and development teams, applying design thinking techniques, developing product roadmaps, collaborating with stakeholders, and utilizing scrum/agile development techniques. The position requires a four-year college degree in a relevant discipline and six years of experience (or 6-8 years of experience in lieu of a degree), along with proven experience in a product owner role within the financial or mortgage servicing industry. Sagent offers a comprehensive benefits package, including remote/hybrid work options, health benefits, unlimited flexible time off, and more.

Requirements

• Completion of four years of college in a relevant discipline and six years of experience in a related field
• 6-8 years of Experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
• Proficient knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements, standards, and frameworks (e.g., CFPB, FDIC, GDPR, etc.)
• Proven experience in a product owner role within the financial or mortgage servicing industry
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment
• Proficient in using design thinking techniques and tools for product definition
• Familiarity with scrum/agile development techniques and tools
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage the entire product life cycle
• Excellent communication skills to effectively engage with development teams and stakeholders
• Analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
• Experience at a mortgage servicer and/or financial technology
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge in one or more mortgage servicing domains including but not limited to: general Mortgage Servicing, Compliance, Legal, Escrow, Cash, Delinquency, Loss Mitigation, Bankruptcy, Foreclosure, REO, Loss Analysis, Claims & Servicing Transfers
• Knowledge of a mortgage servicer’s typical technology ecosystem including servicing systems, default systems, workflow management, document repositories, ancillary systems, vendor integrations, data integrations, data warehouses and more

Responsibilities

• Apply a strong theoretical knowledge base to set and achieve goals through independent work
• Demonstrate specific functional expertise, typically gained through formal education and applicable work experience
• Provide technical leadership and guidance as a Lead or individual contributor project manager, leveraging extensive technical expertise
• Work closely with product design & development teams to deliver on product/solution roadmaps
• Apply design thinking techniques, such as user stories, wireframing, and prototyping, to define product features
• Develop the product roadmap based on effort sizing and overall value to the business
• Frequently engage with development teams and business stakeholders for sprint reviews and feedback sessions
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with product development goals
• Utilize team scrum/agile development techniques, including continuous delivery and field trials
• Leverage tools for team collaboration, product testing, issue tracking, and backlog management

Benefits

• Remote/Hybrid workplace options
• Health Benefits
• Unlimited Flexible Time Off
• Family Planning Services
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Family Leave
• 401(k) Matching
• Pet Insurance
• In-person and Virtual Social Experiences
• Career Pathing
• Focus Time Fridays