Director, Digital/Technical Product Management

USAA•San Antonio, NC

11h•Hybrid

About The Position

USAA is establishing a new team dedicated to enhancing Member Value, focusing on member definition and stages. This initiative aims to create a sophisticated understanding of members to serve them through every stage of their membership, ensuring an exceptional experience. This Director, DTPM role will lead the team, set and implement strategy for this critical area, and work closely with business and IT partners. The role involves championing the team's efforts, managing IT investment, and developing roadmaps for funding. It requires fostering a collaborative environment for aligning objectives and driving successful outcomes. The position offers a flexible work environment requiring 4 days in the office per week and can be based in San Antonio, TX, Plano, TX, Phoenix, AZ, Colorado Springs, CO, Charlotte, NC, or Tampa, FL. Relocation assistance is not available.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree; OR 4 years of related experience (in addition to the minimum years of experience required) may be substituted in lieu of degree.
8 years Digital/Technology Product Management experience, to include Digital/Technology experience in Strategy/Planning, Innovation, User Experience, Process Engineering, Analytics, and/or Research/Testing; OR an Advanced degree and 6 years of Digital/Technology Product Management experience, to include Digital/Technology experience in Strategy/Planning, Innovation, User Experience, Process Engineering, Analytics, and/or Research/Testing.
3 years of direct team lead or leading matrixed or cross-functional teams.
Demonstrated ability to think strategically, communicate effectively, and leverage and influence leadership and cross-functional teams to develop and execute product strategy.
Solid business acumen combined with strong technical and customer experience foundations.
Knowledge of Technology/Digital products and/or emerging technology platforms, applications, data analysis and research techniques, and standards.
Demonstrated ability to work in an Agile, Lean Product Development and Lean Portfolio Management environment.
Knowledge of digital and technology strategy and delivery as it relates to Experience Design concepts and Human Centered Design concepts, roadmap development, journey mapping, competitive analysis and research, and situation analysis methods.
Ability to excel in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities and a high degree of independence.
Demonstrated people management skills.

Nice To Haves

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and concisely to executive management and diverse audiences.
Demonstrated success in delivering high-quality results under compressed timelines, exhibiting strong organizational and time management skills.
A clear track record of setting strategic direction, and effectively leading and driving the execution of those strategies to achieve desired outcomes.
Solid understanding of risk management principles, agile methodologies, and strategic planning frameworks.
US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner

Responsibilities

Attracts, selects, and develops a Digital or Technology Product Management team in the attainment of product and experience goals and objectives.
Manages day to day activities of the Digital or Technology product management team or and actively manages resources to ensure optimal efficiency and effective delivery.
Responsible for end-to-end technology and digital product management activities for a product portfolio, or product line or group, or a major market segment or ''vertical'' market.
Sets new Digital or Technology product strategies and leads team to define product strategy for a product portfolio, product line or group and oversees the development, analysis, and alignment of product strategy and roadmaps.
Applies product management expertise in state-of-the-art digital and technology domains.
Improves the business outcomes of the team by injecting strategic and innovative thinking in digital and technology product and service solutions.
Guides teams in implementing data-driven methodologies across multiple channels, including emerging technology and mobility, to optimize end user experiences to drive KPI/KRIs.
Guides team in developing best-in-class practices, tools, and processes to collect data, member feedback, derive insights, and inform product decisions.
Leads team to effectively manage ambiguity, and influence others to drive clarity, solutions, and execution plan among team and stakeholders.
Collaborates with and influences senior leaders, Digital or Technology product managers, developers, vendors, designers and other stakeholders to ensure successful product strategies and product/ feature launches.
Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.