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Charles Schwab · 3 days ago

Senior Agile Product Owner, Workplace Services

Westlake, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Charles Schwab is a financial services leader aiming to be the most trusted name in investment services. As a Senior Agile Product Owner, you will shape the future of Workplace Services platforms, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions for clients.

Financial Services

No H1B

Responsibilities

Define and communicate the product vision and goals, translating them into actionable product roadmaps that align with Schwab’s business and technical objectives

Own, groom, and prioritize the product backlog—including creation of user stories and Epics—to ensure the team focuses on delivering the highest value items

Serve as the primary liaison between customers, business stakeholders, and the development team, ensuring alignment and transparency throughout the product lifecycle

Work closely with developers to clarify requirements, answer questions, and ensure delivered features meet expectations and quality standards

Review and accept completed work (sprint increments) to ensure quality and alignment with the product vision and goals

Participate in Agile ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives) and foster a culture of continuous improvement

Work with stakeholders to make decisions and negotiate compromises

Communicate effectively at both executive and team levels, mediating and resolving conflicts as needed

Qualification

Product Owner experienceAgile frameworks knowledgeSAFe certificationBacklog managementStakeholder managementAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsFacilitation skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in computer science, business, or a technology related field

7-9+ years of experience as a Product Owner in Agile environments, with a proven track record of delivering digital products

SAFe certified

Deep understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and experience leading Agile teams

Demonstrated ability to define product vision, strategy, and roadmaps, and translate them into actionable work for development teams

Strong experience in backlog management, user story creation, and prioritization based on business value

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into user stories and serve as a bridge between technical and non-technical audiences

Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including design, development, QA, and operations

Proven ability to review and validate sprint deliverables, ensuring alignment with product goals and quality standards

Analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering measurable business outcomes