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Position Type : Full time Type Of Hire : Experienced (relevant combo of work and education) Education Desired : Bachelor's Degree Travel Percentage : 0%
Job DescriptionWe are FIS. Our technology powers the world's economy and our teams bring innovation to life. We champion diversity to deliver the best products and solutions for our colleagues, clients and communities. If you're ready to start learning, growing and making an impact with a career in fintech, we'd like to know: Are you FIS?About the teamFIS empowers small to large retirement plan providers around the globe with a comprehensive, integrated suite of retirement solutions. Our industry-leading offering includes an extensive selection of technology and services. From record keeping technology and plan administration and compliance solutions, to financial wellness that supports all aspects of retirement services business and positions our clients for future growth. We are looking for a talented resource, who is comfortable working multiple appropriately prioritized issues and/or projects at a time. One who desires to be a part of this global dynamic retirement technology team where they will grow personally, technically and professionally.What you will be doingAs the Digital Product Owner for plan sponsor and advisor experiences you will be guiding development teams utilizing Agile software development principles to create and deliver software applications that meet business, client, and company goals.- Product Vision & Strategy Development - Develops and maintains a clear vision for the product or product family including technology, competitive, and internal strategic perspectives. Leverages quantitative and qualitative research to establish and communicate the product and product family vision as well as the overall design and delivery strategy.
- Achieves Business Results - Through leadership of a cross-functional team including, marketing, technology, and design associates, ensures products meet and/or exceed standards for business performance, client satisfaction, compliance and operational efficiency by closely monitoring, analyzing and interpreting the metrics to assess the performance of products against KPIs (such as sales, new accounts, lead and referral generation, etc.). Develops and implements strategies and tactics to meet the desired business objectives.
- Product Backlog Ownership & Implementation - Sets ambitious and clear product vision and communicates 'the story' effectively to key stakeholders and the agile team. The Product Owner ensures a customer-driven design, while using market and industry knowledge to deliver a well-positioned product. The Product Owner sets the direction for the product and prioritizes what will be included in the business case and each release.
- Participates in Sprint & Delivery Activities - Acts as primary source for User Story detail and priorities for the team. Responsible for accepting the final iteration plan. The Product Owner is the only team member who can accept Stories into the baseline. Participates in all Sprint ceremonies including planning, daily Stand-ups, Sprint Demos, and Retrospectives. Responsible for validating all User Stories meeting the acceptance criteria and "definition of done" for the team.
- Working with Rally tools and offshore development teams.
- Bachelor's degree and three years Fintech operational product experience/knowledge. The Certified Scrum Product Owner professional certification is preferred, but not required.
- Proven experience in a strategic planning role
- Strong leadership skills
- Deep experience with digital product management/ownership
- Deep knowledge of industry trends and user demands and pain points to be able to create a high value product vision
- Proficient with technology/IT to be able to engage in discussion with tech team
- Robust experience in Agile methodology
- Confident in managing multiple product teams
- Executive-level communication skills
- Confident when given authority to make important business decisions
- Demonstrated ability to influence a diverse group of stakeholders
- Strong problem solver with ability to lead multiple teams to push the solution and progress
- Challenger mindset and passion to challenge status quo to find new solutions and drive out of the box ideas - loves and embraces change
- Believes in a non-hierarchical culture of collaboration, transparency and trust across the team
- Advanced Certified Scrum Product Owner (A-CSPO)
- Experience in the investment management/financial services industry
- MBA, or other specialized accreditation (CFP, CIMA, CPA)
- Established industry network
- A passion for innovation
- Self-starter
- Experience leading teams and managing external vendors and agency relationships
- Ability to collaborate and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders
- A competitive salary and benefits
- A variety of career development tools, resources and opportunities
- The chance to work on some of the most challenging, relevant issues in financial services & technology
- Time to support charities and give back in your community