Job Description
Why USAA?
At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families.
Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values - honesty, integrity, loyalty and service - define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful.
The Opportunity
As a dedicatedBank Agile Product Owner Senior, you willwork directly with the Bank agile team to prioritize work to derive business outcomes while delivering on business commitments and ensuring the voice of the customer is strongly represented. Responsible for prioritizing the Bank agile team backlog to drive business outcomes in service to the Business strategy. Act as 'voice of the end-user'. Bring a data-driven approach to decisions andimpedimentremoval including strategic priorities and funding allocations. Execute against the product / value stream. Support the Bank agile team culture anchored in transparency and learning, for seeking opportunities for testing & learning, continuous Bank agile team/process improvement and quality.
We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to bein the office 4 days per week.This position can be based in one of the following locations: San Antonio, TX, Plano, TX, Phoenix, AZ, Colorado Springs, CO, Charlotte, NC, or Tampa,FL. Relocationassistanceisnotavailable for this position.
Whatyou'lldo:
• Accountable for communicating and driving the vision and strategy effectively to key stakeholders and Bank agile team members. Ensures delivery of quality product and member experience solutions through collaboration with stakeholders todeterminebusiness needs.
• Responsible for working closely with the Team-of-Teams Lead to assist in clarifying and driving alignment on the business strategy, goals, andobjectives. Translates this understanding intoa clear visionfor the Bank agile team to inform the creation and prioritization of the Bank agile team's backlog of work.
• Partners with Team-of-Teams Lead to define and clearly communicate acceptance criteria for output based on business requirements and customer needs.
• Anticipates and solves complex issues using a data-driven approach to decision making includingallocatingfunds and developing and tracking Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) that drive Bank product success. Delivers against Bank agile team level OKRs.
• Acts as 'voice of the end-user'.
• Proactively seeks customer feedback to learn and better understand their needs and requirements to ensure end user value is delivered to the marketplace.
• Owns Bank agile team backlog (grooming, prioritization, and refinement).
• Responsible formaintaininga groomed backlog of user stories; works with the Agile Bank agile team to estimate story size and complexity.
• Optimizesthe flow of value through the multi-Bank agile team Agile environment and progresses towardsobjectives, goals, and commitments, while removing impediments, resolving conflicts, and managing risks and issues.
• Begins to take a strategic view and think proactively about the right way to meetobjectives.
• Acts in service of the Bank agile team's needs and goals; offer feedback on work-in-progress, clarifies requirements,anticipatesand removes roadblocks or impediments that may prevent the Bank agile team from progressing onobjectivesand answers questions.
• Looks for opportunities for continuous Bank agile team and process improvement. Makes recommendations to leadership.
• May lead functional Bank agile teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity.
• Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectivelyidentified, measured,monitored, and controlledin accordance withrisk and compliance policies and procedures.
What you have:
• Bachelor's degree: OR 4 years of related experience (in addition to the minimum years of experiencerequired) may be substituted in lieu of degree.
• 6 years of experience in process improvement, project delivery, business/requirements analysis ordirectly relatedto supported business operations/product line.
• Knowledge of multiple technical software delivery methodologies (i.e., Agile, Waterfall,SAFe).
• Advanced experience analyzing business requirements, process flows and use cases toidentifyopportunities to streamline business processesin accordance withrisk management framework and regulatory requirements.
• Advanced knowledge anddemonstrateduse of Process Engineering methodologies.
• Working knowledge of applicable banking, regulatory, compliance policies including applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view.
What sets you apart:
• 5+ years Financial Services experience.
• 3+ years of experience working with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and customers.
• Proven experience with Agilemethodologyas a Scrum product Owner on a Scrum team or similar role.
• Experience with product management tools such as [JIRA, Trello, Asana,etc.].
• Proven experience creating,optimizing, and successfully handling product roadmaps.
• Solid knowledge of product design, user experience and software development processes, and best practices.
• Flowable, Camunda, Agentic AI, Robotic Process Automation (RPA) development / support with Automation Anywhere, UI Path, Blue Prism, or like tools.
• US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner.
Compensation range:The salary range for this position is: $106,450- $197,730.
USAA does not provide visa sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply for this role if at any time (now or in the future) you will need immigration support (i.e., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT Training Plans, etc.).
Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market data of the position. The actual salary for this role may vary by location.
Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.
The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.
Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals.
For more details on our outstanding benefits, visit our benefits page on USAAjobs.com.
Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis, this posting will remain open until the position is filled. Thus, interested candidates are encouraged to apply the same day they view this posting.
USAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, ****** orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families.
Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values - honesty, integrity, loyalty and service - define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful.
The Opportunity
As a dedicatedBank Agile Product Owner Senior, you willwork directly with the Bank agile team to prioritize work to derive business outcomes while delivering on business commitments and ensuring the voice of the customer is strongly represented. Responsible for prioritizing the Bank agile team backlog to drive business outcomes in service to the Business strategy. Act as 'voice of the end-user'. Bring a data-driven approach to decisions andimpedimentremoval including strategic priorities and funding allocations. Execute against the product / value stream. Support the Bank agile team culture anchored in transparency and learning, for seeking opportunities for testing & learning, continuous Bank agile team/process improvement and quality.
We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to bein the office 4 days per week.This position can be based in one of the following locations: San Antonio, TX, Plano, TX, Phoenix, AZ, Colorado Springs, CO, Charlotte, NC, or Tampa,FL. Relocationassistanceisnotavailable for this position.
Whatyou'lldo:
• Accountable for communicating and driving the vision and strategy effectively to key stakeholders and Bank agile team members. Ensures delivery of quality product and member experience solutions through collaboration with stakeholders todeterminebusiness needs.
• Responsible for working closely with the Team-of-Teams Lead to assist in clarifying and driving alignment on the business strategy, goals, andobjectives. Translates this understanding intoa clear visionfor the Bank agile team to inform the creation and prioritization of the Bank agile team's backlog of work.
• Partners with Team-of-Teams Lead to define and clearly communicate acceptance criteria for output based on business requirements and customer needs.
• Anticipates and solves complex issues using a data-driven approach to decision making includingallocatingfunds and developing and tracking Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) that drive Bank product success. Delivers against Bank agile team level OKRs.
• Acts as 'voice of the end-user'.
• Proactively seeks customer feedback to learn and better understand their needs and requirements to ensure end user value is delivered to the marketplace.
• Owns Bank agile team backlog (grooming, prioritization, and refinement).
• Responsible formaintaininga groomed backlog of user stories; works with the Agile Bank agile team to estimate story size and complexity.
• Optimizesthe flow of value through the multi-Bank agile team Agile environment and progresses towardsobjectives, goals, and commitments, while removing impediments, resolving conflicts, and managing risks and issues.
• Begins to take a strategic view and think proactively about the right way to meetobjectives.
• Acts in service of the Bank agile team's needs and goals; offer feedback on work-in-progress, clarifies requirements,anticipatesand removes roadblocks or impediments that may prevent the Bank agile team from progressing onobjectivesand answers questions.
• Looks for opportunities for continuous Bank agile team and process improvement. Makes recommendations to leadership.
• May lead functional Bank agile teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity.
• Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectivelyidentified, measured,monitored, and controlledin accordance withrisk and compliance policies and procedures.
What you have:
• Bachelor's degree: OR 4 years of related experience (in addition to the minimum years of experiencerequired) may be substituted in lieu of degree.
• 6 years of experience in process improvement, project delivery, business/requirements analysis ordirectly relatedto supported business operations/product line.
• Knowledge of multiple technical software delivery methodologies (i.e., Agile, Waterfall,SAFe).
• Advanced experience analyzing business requirements, process flows and use cases toidentifyopportunities to streamline business processesin accordance withrisk management framework and regulatory requirements.
• Advanced knowledge anddemonstrateduse of Process Engineering methodologies.
• Working knowledge of applicable banking, regulatory, compliance policies including applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view.
What sets you apart:
• 5+ years Financial Services experience.
• 3+ years of experience working with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and customers.
• Proven experience with Agilemethodologyas a Scrum product Owner on a Scrum team or similar role.
• Experience with product management tools such as [JIRA, Trello, Asana,etc.].
• Proven experience creating,optimizing, and successfully handling product roadmaps.
• Solid knowledge of product design, user experience and software development processes, and best practices.
• Flowable, Camunda, Agentic AI, Robotic Process Automation (RPA) development / support with Automation Anywhere, UI Path, Blue Prism, or like tools.
• US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner.
Compensation range:The salary range for this position is: $106,450- $197,730.
USAA does not provide visa sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply for this role if at any time (now or in the future) you will need immigration support (i.e., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT Training Plans, etc.).
Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market data of the position. The actual salary for this role may vary by location.
Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.
The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.
Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals.
For more details on our outstanding benefits, visit our benefits page on USAAjobs.com.
Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis, this posting will remain open until the position is filled. Thus, interested candidates are encouraged to apply the same day they view this posting.
USAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, ****** orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Bank Agile Product Owner Senior position is now open for candidates interested in the IT Engineer & Developer Jobs sector. This role in Phoenix offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in IT Engineer & Developer Jobs is a plus.
