USAA - San Antonio, TX

posted 3 months ago

Full-time - Senior
San Antonio, TX
10,001+ employees
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

At USAA, we are on a mission to facilitate the financial security of millions of U.S. military members and their families. As a Senior Agile Product Owner in our Bank Digital and Transformation Team, you will play a crucial role in crafting best-in-class digital customer experiences. This position requires a passion for innovation and a member-centric approach, as you will collaborate closely with technology, design, content, data analytics, and business partners to enhance mobile and online banking experiences. Your role will involve acting as the 'voice of the end-user', utilizing a data-driven approach to improve experiences and remove impediments, while also establishing a culture of transparency and continuous improvement within the Bank agile team. In this position, you will be accountable for communicating and driving the vision and strategy to key stakeholders and team members. You will work closely with the Team-of-Teams Lead to clarify and align on business strategy, goals, and objectives, translating these into a clear vision for the agile team. Your responsibilities will include maintaining a groomed backlog of user stories, optimizing the flow of value through the agile environment, and proactively seeking customer feedback to ensure that end-user value is delivered effectively. You will also be responsible for identifying and managing risks associated with business activities in accordance with compliance policies. This role requires a strategic mindset, as you will begin to think proactively about how to meet objectives and drive the team towards success. You will have the opportunity to lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements and complexity, ensuring that quality product and member experience solutions are delivered through collaboration with stakeholders. Your contributions will be vital in making recommendations for continuous improvement and enhancing the overall performance of the Bank agile team.

Responsibilities

  • Communicate and drive the vision and strategy to key stakeholders and Bank agile team members.
  • Work closely with the Team-of-Teams Lead to clarify and align on business strategy, goals, and objectives.
  • Translate business understanding into a clear vision for the Bank agile team to inform backlog creation and prioritization.
  • Define and communicate acceptance criteria for output based on business requirements and customer needs.
  • Anticipate and solve complex issues using a data-driven approach, including fund allocation and tracking OKRs.
  • Act as the 'voice of the end-user' and proactively seek customer feedback.
  • Own the Bank agile team backlog, including grooming, prioritization, and refinement.
  • Maintain a groomed backlog of user stories and work with the Agile team to estimate story size and complexity.
  • Optimize the flow of value through the Agile environment and progress towards objectives while removing impediments.
  • Take a strategic view to meet objectives and offer feedback on work-in-progress.
  • Look for opportunities for continuous improvement and make recommendations to leadership.
  • May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity.
  • Ensure risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of related experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
  • 6+ years of experience in process improvement, project delivery, business/requirements analysis, or related fields.
  • Knowledge of multiple technical software delivery methodologies (i.e., Agile, Waterfall, SAFe).
  • Advanced experience analyzing business requirements, process flows, and use cases to streamline business processes.
  • Advanced knowledge and demonstrated use of Process Engineering methodologies.
  • Working knowledge of applicable banking, regulatory, and compliance policies.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience creating user journeys that guide customers to successful completion in the digital channel.
  • Analytics and data-driven mindset with experience in Human Centered Design initiatives.
  • Experience with Mobile Banking and/or Mobile application development.
  • Significant experience managing cross-functional teams with minimal oversight.
  • Experience in leading innovative programs that translate business and customer needs into solutions.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • 401(k) and pension plans.
  • Life insurance and parental benefits.
  • Adoption assistance.
  • Paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours.
  • Various wellness programs.
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