Manager, Product Owner of App Modernization

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Does (The tasks / responsibilities that the role performs to address requirements in Key Result Areas)

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define initiative vision, strategy, and roadmap.
• Lead the development and presentation of the business case.
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications and user stories.
• Serve as a liaison between business stakeholders and delivery teams, ensuring clear communication and understanding of requirements.
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify industry trends and competitive landscapes.
• Collaborate with architects, engineering leads, platforms, and partners to design suitable solutions for the initiative.
• Help in evaluating tools and technologies to be used as part of the solution design/architecture.
• Develop execution strategy and maintain program backlogs, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Work closely with delivery teams to prioritize features and enhancements aligned to the execution strategy and timeline.
• Participate in sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Uphold a customer-centric approach, focusing on delivering value and ensuring product satisfaction.
• Manages ad hoc tasks and projects assigned from time to time as needed by the business
• Champions creation and maintenance of initiative reference materials such as product decks, process memos, contracts, trade letters, dashboard / reports and other supplementary product materials

Displays (The Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviors indicating how tasks / responsibilities will be performed)

• Proficiency in translating business needs into technical requirements and user stories.
• Strong organizational, planning, and communication skills and the ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to team members and management
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability when leading projects.
• Thoughtfulness and thoroughness when participating in the design and evaluation activities.
• Systems thinking and Innovations mindset.
• Solid understanding of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Certification in Product Ownership (e.g., CSPO) is a plus

Delivers (The specific outputs / tangible results produced by the role; resources responsible for)

• Initiative Vision and Roadmap: Developing and maintaining a clear vision for the initiative and outlining a roadmap that aligns with business objectives and market needs.
• Service/Product Backlog: Creating and managing a prioritized list of features, enhancements, and technical requirements for the initiative.
• User Stories and Specifications: Translating business requirements into detailed user stories, technical specifications, and acceptance criteria that guide the development team.
• Stakeholder Communication: Facilitating effective communication between business stakeholders, development teams, and other relevant parties to ensure alignment and understanding of product requirements.
• Prioritization: Collaborating with stakeholders to prioritize features and functionalities based on business value, customer needs, and technical feasibility.
• Sprint Planning and Review: Participating in sprint planning meetings to define the scope of work for each sprint and reviewing completed work during sprint reviews.
• Risk Management: Identifying potential risks or challenges in solutions development and implementing strategies to mitigate them.
• Progress Monitoring: Tracking and monitoring project progress, ensuring that deliverables align with timelines and quality standards.
• Documentation: Creating and maintaining documentation related to product features, requirements, knowledge base, and changes for reference and future development.
• Continuous Improvement: Continuously seeking feedback, analyzing metrics, and optimizing product development processes for improved efficiency and effectiveness.

What We Offer
Opportunity for career growth and development in the #1 FinTech company in the country Working with a dynamic and highly collaborative team who want to change the game A company that values their people with highly competitive and flexible compensation and benefits package