Gesa Credit Union · 2 weeks ago
Product Owner II (Remote in WA, OR, ID)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$87K/yr - $130K/yr
3+ years expGesa Credit Union is committed to empowering its communities through the strength of its diverse team. The Product Owner II is responsible for managing the technical life cycle of assigned products, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring alignment with business objectives through Agile practices.
CreditFinancial ServicesLending
Responsibilities
Understand business and end-user needs; and can identify and prioritize features to be delivered to meet those needs
Actively participate in Agile ceremonies to ensure development efforts remain aligned with business objectives, the product vision, and user needs
Demonstrate accountability by facilitating stakeholders’ inspection & reviews of delivered functionality, leading planning sessions to clarify priorities, and maintaining transparent communication throughout the development lifecycle
Negotiate deliverables based on team capacity and learning and adapt plans iteratively to reflect evolving priorities and validated outcomes
Develop near and long-term rolling-wave product roadmaps in close collaboration with business owners to ensure alignment with business objectives and related outcomes. Continuously refine the roadmap based on stakeholder input, delivery data, and validated learnings from actual product outcomes versus hypothesized value
Define and track key product success metrics to evaluate value delivery, inform prioritization, and communicate outcomes to stakeholders. Use data and feedback to validate hypotheses, guide decision-making, and continuously improve product performance and valuable outcomes
Leverage deep understanding of product strengths and weaknesses to maximize value delivery, identify opportunities for enhancement, and inform stakeholders of potential process improvements and strategic possibilities
Analyze end user feedback and operational metrics, to identify and understand product needs
Direct and oversee the lifecycle of two (2) or more products by independently managing and prioritizing their respective product backlogs in collaboration with business owners and technical stakeholders to balance functional and non-functional needs. Operate with minimal oversight, ensuring a steady flow of user stories ready for development one (1) to two (2) weeks in advance
Collaborate with business owners and technical stakeholders to develop and document user stories from the user’s perspective, enabling the product development team to deliver high-value outcomes. Define features and epics to communicate alignment with business objectives and to establish the scope of development that supports strategic goals
Collect and understand technical requirements for new implementations and enhancements to ensure sufficient technical runway, minimize technical debt, and maintain the product’s relevance and stability over time. Proactively prioritize non-functional backlog items—such as performance, scalability, and maintainability—to support sustainable development and long-term product health
Assist the team with the development of test cases
Manage vendor relationships to the extent of assisting with the review of and negotiation of contracts alongside the business stakeholder
Ensure respective product is compliant with regulatory and security requirements
Ensure upgrades are planned and completed, maintaining compliance with standards and control procedures
Qualification
Required
Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of product owner experience in an Agile Environment required
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field or equivalent of specialized courses, training, and/or related experience may be substituted
High School diploma required
Knowledge of the Financial Industry, products, and services
Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Professional Scrum Product Owner I (PSPO I), or equivalent foundational level certification. (Required)
Ability to understand complex business problems and identify and interpret business needs
Ability to create a product strategy that aligns with measurable business outcomes
Strong problem solving and analytical skills
Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical information in a condensed manner to various stakeholders verbally and in writing
Demonstrated facilitation and influencing skills to drive decision making among stakeholders with diverse perspectives and priorities
Experience working in an Agile Environment, either Kanban or Scrum
Strong organizational skills
Ability to complete tasks effectively independently, as well as collaboratively
Proven knowledge of product management tools like Azure DevOps or Jira
Ability to use process flow documentation software like Lucid Charts
Proven knowledge of UI Mockup and Design tools like Figma
Ability to travel to complete assigned responsibilities and attend professional seminars and education as approved
Preferred
Credit Union experience preferred
AIPMM Agile PO/PM (ACPMPO), IC Agile Product Ownership (ICP-APO) or equivalent product lifecycle certification preferred
MuleSoft Certified Developer - Level 2 (Preferred)
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
20 days/year of Paid Time Off - Plus 10 Paid Holidays!
401(k) Match
Incentive Program
Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Repayment
Commuter Benefits
Paid Time Off to Volunteer in the Community
Product discounts
Engaging Work Environment
Rewards and Recognition Programs
Company
Gesa Credit Union
Gesa Credit Union offers home loans, deposit services, lending services, online services and other financial services.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
D
Don Miller
President & CEO
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