Senior Product Owner

Summary

Join Vericast as a Senior Product Owner and lead the strategic direction of the product portfolio for financial services, aligning with overall business objectives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product marketing, sales, development, CRM, pricing, and customer support, to develop and communicate a clear product roadmap. Manage all Scrum team activities, foster cross-team collaboration, and serve as the central communication point. Define and maintain the product backlog, breaking down epics into actionable features and user stories, and prioritizing tasks based on business and technical needs. Work closely with the pricing team to develop competitive pricing strategies and with product marketing to create effective go-to-market plans. Continuously develop market and technical knowledge to inform product decisions, leveraging CRM tools and customer insights. Oversee product development execution, monitor performance against KPIs, and make data-driven decisions. Support clients through direct engagement and represent the product at speaking engagements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (Required) in a technical field or finance preferred
• 10-15 years of experience in the banking industry, with a focus on retail deposits, lending and/or compliance
• Experience in developing, launching, and managing deposit, lending, and/or compliance products is essential
• This includes experience with pricing strategies, market analysis, and product lifecycle management
• Advanced Certification in Product Management for Financial Services
• 3-5 years experience with Jira/Confluence required
• Ability to break down technical issues into easily digestible data points
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Full understanding of Agile principles, with Agile certification
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience managing a Scrum team and backlogs for that team
• Ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives for deposit growth and retention, aligning with the bank's overall goals
• Strong leadership skills to manage and motivate a team, with experience in leading cross functional teams and projects
• Deep understanding of deposit products, including savings accounts, checking accounts, certificates of deposit (CDs), and money market accounts
• Proficiency in analyzing financial statements, understanding balance sheets, and managing risks associated with deposit products
• Comprehensive understanding of banking regulations related to deposit products, such as the Dodd Frank Act, Regulation D, and the Bank Secrecy Act
• Ability to analyze market trends, customer data, and performance metrics to make data driven decisions

Responsibilities

• Define and manage the strategic direction of product portfolio, aligning it with overall business objectives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams - including product marketing, sales, and other product owners - to develop a clear product roadmap
• Regularly update and communicate the roadmap to stakeholders, ensuring alignment and clarity
• Manage all activities of the Scrum team, including Daily Stand Ups, Planning, Grooming, and Retrospectives
• Create a relationship with the Scrum Team that fosters mutual respect and collaboration
• Act as the central communication point between development, sales, marketing, CRM, pricing, and customer support teams to ensure each understands their role in the product development process
• Define and maintain the product backlog for products supported, breaking down epics into features and creating detailed user stories for development teams
• Ensure the backlog is prioritized based on business and technical needs, serving as the business expert for the Scrum Team and negotiating priorities with stakeholders
• Accept completed user stories to ensure they fulfill the defined acceptance criteria
• Collaborate with the pricing team to develop and refine pricing strategies that ensure competitive positioning and profitability
• Work with product marketing to create effective go-to-market plans, sales enablement tools, and customer-facing materials that communicate the product's value proposition
• Continuously build market and technical knowledge to inform key product decisions
• Develop a high level of expertise on the products supported, learning and relaying technical concepts dynamically based on the audience
• Leverage CRM tools and customer insights to guide product enhancements, ensuring the portfolio meets customer needs and drives satisfaction
• Oversee the execution of the product development process, ensuring that all teams are on track to meet key milestones and deliverables
• Monitor the performance of the product portfolio against key performance indicators (KPIs) such as revenue, market share, and client satisfaction
• Make data-driven decisions to optimize the product portfolio and adjust strategies as needed to achieve desired outcomes
• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the product portfolio, supporting clients through direct engagement, presentations, and consultations
• Represent the product at webinars, conferences, and speaking engagements, sharing insights and updates to strengthen client relationships and market presence
• Develop content for various channels, including blogs and vlogs, to communicate product features, benefits, and industry trends
• Actively participate in public forums to demonstrate expertise, foster trust, and drive product awareness, while ensuring that all messaging aligns with the overall product strategy and company goals

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in advertising or big data preferred
• Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) preferred
• Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401K with company match
• Generous PTO allowance
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance
• Pet insurance
• Annual bonus incentive program