AVP Product Manager

Bank OZK•Saint Petersburg, FL

About The Position

Bank OZK is a nationally recognized industry leader in financial services with over 120 years of history. We combine exceptional service with innovative technologies to deliver smart solutions to clients nationwide. We are committed to investing in small businesses, fueling local economies, and contributing to major urban developments. At Bank OZK, we focus on fostering careers, not just filling roles. A great career is built on an exceptional team and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, mental, and financial well-being of our team members. Benefits include generous PTO, 401(k) matching, health, dental, vision, and pet insurance, along with special perks and discounts.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, or job-related field, or equivalent work experience, required.
4+ years relevant product management or banking work experience, required.
Knowledge of agile project methodologies, stakeholder management, feature writing and requirements definition.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to effectively incorporate user feedback to manage product roadmap and adapt or develop products to meet client needs.
Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with exacting deadlines, and deliver quality work on time.
Ability to work without close supervision.
Ability to demonstrate outstanding collaboration and partnership skills, including customer service skills.
Ability to demonstrate professionalism, initiative, self-motivation, and a team-player approach.
Skill in using computer and Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.
Operate customary equipment and technology used in a business environment, with or without accommodation.

Nice To Haves

2+ years of experience working in an agile product development environment, preferred.

Responsibilities

Manages prioritization of development work and drives day-to-day execution of the product development team following agile methodologies.
Serves as a communication hub within product development team, driving alignment and clarity between different functions.
Develops business requirements with input from product stakeholders and translates them into functional user stories and acceptance criteria.
Gathers user feedback and evaluates enhancement requests to continuously improve the products.
Manages the product roadmap and backlog for assigned products.
Collaborates with DevOps, Quality Assurance, and Release Management teams to ensure smooth and well-documented releases.
Provides post-development support by monitoring product performance and user adoption trends, converting issues and pain points into actionable enhancement opportunities.