The Senior Product Owner will be involved in partnering with the Digital leadership team to develop effective product strategies, visions, and execution plans. His/her mission will be to shape and deliver digital solutions that transform customer experiences. For the digital solutions within the portfolio, this individual will define measurable objectives to gain market share, maximize profitability, and/or increase customer satisfaction through customer-centred digital experiences. This role will involve working closely with digital business executives as well as the company business product owners to achieve sales targets through digital innovation.
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Key Responsibilities
- Define and communicate the product vision and strategy, aligning it with business goals and customer needs.
- Create and maintain a product roadmap that outlines key features and enhancements over time.
- Collaborate with stakeholders, customers, and market research to gather, document, and prioritize product requirements.
- Work closely with the Design team to ensure user journeys incorporate all requirements gathered and are competitive in the market.
- Determine feature priorities based on business value, customer feedback, and market trends.
- Lead squad ceremonies and ensure thorough understanding of the requirements by all team members.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, designers, QA, and Project Managers to ensure successful product development and delivery.
- Plan and coordinate product releases, including setting release goals and timelines.
- Write and maintain user stories and acceptance criteria for development teams.
- Gather and incorporate user feedback to continuously improve the product and enhance the journey.
- Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of the product.
- Identify and mitigate risks that may impact the product's success.
- Keep stakeholders informed about the product's progress and any changes in strategy or priorities.
- Stay informed about industry trends and competitive products to make informed decisions.
Requirements
- Minimum 7 to 10 years of total experience, including 7+ years in product development and digital banking deliverables.
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree a plus.
- Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
- Experience within a multi-channel/multi-region brand.
- Knowledge of Lean and Agile software development processes.
- Experience with product management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello).
- Deep experience in digital product development and marketing, ideally in a digital banking environment.
- Exceptional problem-solving skills and data-driven product decision-making.
- Ability to understand product metrics and make decisions based on them.
- Entrepreneurial self-starter who is self-motivated, yet a team player with a professional presence.
- Thought leadership and ability to influence at all levels in the organization.
