Product Owner
Our Client, a leading Bank based in Sydney CBD, requires a Product Owner to manage a complex, multi-squad Business Banking product. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving data-centric initiatives, including Data Analysis, Data Products, and Data Platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership: Define and execute the product vision and strategy, aligning with the broader business goals.
- Squad Collaboration: Foster strong relationships with our 9 squads, coordinating efforts and prioritising initiatives.
- Stakeholder Management: Effectively communicate with a wide range of stakeholders, including the Head of Business and Technology, other product owners, and the Data squad.
- Prioritisation: Make critical decisions on feature prioritisation and resource allocation.
- Problem-Solving: Identify and resolve roadblocks and challenges, ensuring timely delivery.
- Data-Driven Decisions: Leverage data insights to inform product decisions and measure success.
Required Experience and Skills:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience within the financial services industry.
- 3 years of hands-on experience as a Product Owner in an Agile environment.
- SAFe Product Manager/Product Owner certification.
- 3+ Years Business Lending experience is a nice to have.
- Proficiency in Design Thinking and Continuous Delivery concepts.
- Strong understanding of Agile principles, particularly Scrum.
- Solid grasp of software delivery processes and best practices.
- Ability to identify valuable features, write clear user stories and acceptance criteria.
- High-level technical competence, including data analysis, data structures, data products, and data platforms.