Manager Senior, Agile Product Management

USAA•Tampa, FL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

USAA is looking for a dedicated Manager Senior, Agile Product Management! In this role you will manage teams that are responsible for delivering and/or managing one or more technical support activities. Authorize and influence the development and delivery of technical solutions, including emerging technologies, that enable optimal business performance. Accountable for technical leadership in the plan, design, development, testing, implementation, or maintenance of technical solutions. Lead and direct change management, process improvement, and technical support initiatives. Provide direction and analytical support and directs business plan development to execute initiatives. We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be in 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, Tampa, FL. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

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 of experience in a technology function in a Software Development/Engineering or Infrastructure environment.
3 years of direct team lead or management experience of IT professionals.
Hands on experience actively driving the technology life cycle from requirements analysis, feasibility estimates, design, code, configure, documentation, testing, implementation, and support.
Experience building or leading multi-disciplined technology teams using industry best practices.
Experience coaching and advising team members to help them accomplish project goals, meet established schedules, and resolve technical and operational issues.
Ability to drive a culture of quality and personal accountability through technology support teams.
Relevant knowledge in technical domains that reside within Infrastructure Services, Data or Application Development.
Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated experience in translating needs into requirements.
Demonstrated experience explaining complex technology decisions to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
Understanding of relevant industry frameworks, i.e.COBIT, ITIL, SaFE, etc.
Understanding of Legislative and Regulatory Compliance Requirements.

Nice To Haves

4 years of financial crimes Agile experience (AML, Fraud, Disputes or Identity Access Management.
Experience working in an Agile Product Manager role.
SaFE certification.
Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
U.S. military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner.

Responsibilities

Responsible for developing, maintaining, testing, and monitoring an internal control environment, including preventative and detective controls, to effectively manage risks.
Builds and oversees a team of employees for assigned technology support area through ongoing execution of recruiting, development, retention, coaching and support, performance management, and managerial activities.
Provides leadership for those involved in the development, design and optimization of technology support functions supporting business and/or technical processes.
Manages the identification, research, and analysis of business, process, and technology opportunities.
Informs and tracks metrics for technology support capabilities and/or processes (KPIs, KRIs, etc.).
Conducts or oversees technology efforts by applying technical expertise; promoting adherence to all procedures and policies.
Partners with key functions to align IT strategy and initiatives in support of business strategy and goals.
Operationalizes documentation standards and quality assurance methodologies for technology support functions and ensure adherence to standards by respective team.
Manages and forecasts unit level expenses which may include department allocations, Product/Component, 3rd Party, project/program, software and vendor expenses.
Manages and leverages the relationship with 3rd Party vendors to ensure achievement of technology support objectives.
May be responsible for vendor management activities including service agreements, staff augmentation and technology contracts.
Role models USAA's mission, core values, culture and desired behaviors - including a sound risk culture.
Builds and oversees a team of employees for assigned functional area through ongoing execution of recruiting, development, retention, coaching and support, performance management, and managerial activities.
Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.