Product Owner or Product Owner Senior

Federal Reserve System•Cleveland, OH

46d•$90,500 - $139,400

About The Position

The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland’s mission is to foster the stability, integrity, and efficiency of the nation’s monetary, financial, and payment systems while representing the Fourth District perspectives. As part of the nation’s central bank, we are a team of mission-driven professionals who are committed to serving with excellence. Our core values are: Build Trust Every Day, Own Our Actions, Collaborate with Intention, and Be Open to Change. For twenty-six years in a row, we’ve been named “One of Northeast Ohio’s Best Places to Work” by North Coast 99. This prestigious award honors organizations with outstanding employment practices, including compensation, benefits, training, recruitment, retention, community services, and employee communications. Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and our YouTube channel – Cleveland Fed To be considered for this role, candidates must be a U.S. citizen. Summary Responsible for leading, defining and driving the product roadmap, managing priorities within cross-functional teams and making smart, data driven decisions to have the biggest business impact. Supports the organization by developing and implementing product offerings and processes to scale the business. Develops product strategy, drives operational plan and supports product enablement (marketing). Essential responsibilities Works independently, under minimal guidance, to make sound decisions. No instructions are needed for routine work with only general instructions given for new activities or special assignments. May refer to established precedents and procedures but does not rely on them for decision making. Plans, schedules, and arranges own activities to accomplish objectives. Work is generally only reviewed for completeness. Provides product leadership role for multiple small or medium-scale business lines or teams. Drives the implementation of new product offerings through clear communication, cross functional collaboration, agile delivery and project management. Leads the delivery of features and products that align with business strategy and vision and maximizes customer value. Represents the voice of the customer in various contexts. Gathers requirements, creates and refines epics, features and/or user stories and maintains, communicates and prioritizes the product backlog. Prioritizes delivery impediments, product quality issues, and addresses risks. Develop and maintain the product roadmap. Displays a deep understanding of product line and functionality within business where used. Develops a deep working knowledge of software and technologies that support the products. Follow standards for Agile processes and seek opportunities to improve existing processes and partner across teams to establish new processes. Evaluate priorities and resources to identify where gaps exist and elevate those for resolution. Proactively build relationships with stakeholders to better understand needs and identify new opportunities to provide value. Actively participate in PI Planning/Release activities. Represents product lines at internal Bank and external forums, including System and non-FRB stakeholders, with assistance from team members. Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements

Product Owner Associates degree and 5 years of related work experience OR Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of related work experience OR Master’s degree and 0-1 year of related work experience
Product Owner Senior Associates degree and 7 years of related work experience OR Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related work experience OR Master’s degree and 3 years of related work experience
Proficient knowledge of Agile Product practices
Knowledge of Scrum and Agile Software Development Methodology
Detail oriented
Entrepreneurial approach to product line
Critical thinking
Presentation
Effective Communication
Excellent analytical abilities
Ability to manage competing priorities

Nice To Haves

Certified Scrum Product Owner (Desired)

Responsibilities

Works independently, under minimal guidance, to make sound decisions.
Plans, schedules, and arranges own activities to accomplish objectives.
Provides product leadership role for multiple small or medium-scale business lines or teams.
Drives the implementation of new product offerings through clear communication, cross functional collaboration, agile delivery and project management.
Leads the delivery of features and products that align with business strategy and vision and maximizes customer value.
Represents the voice of the customer in various contexts.
Gathers requirements, creates and refines epics, features and/or user stories and maintains, communicates and prioritizes the product backlog.
Prioritizes delivery impediments, product quality issues, and addresses risks.
Develop and maintain the product roadmap.
Displays a deep understanding of product line and functionality within business where used.
Develops a deep working knowledge of software and technologies that support the products.
Follow standards for Agile processes and seek opportunities to improve existing processes and partner across teams to establish new processes.
Evaluate priorities and resources to identify where gaps exist and elevate those for resolution.
Proactively build relationships with stakeholders to better understand needs and identify new opportunities to provide value.
Actively participate in PI Planning/Release activities.
Represents product lines at internal Bank and external forums, including System and non-FRB stakeholders, with assistance from team members.
Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Benefits

The Cleveland Fed offers benefits to support overall health and financial security.
Learn more about our benefits here: https://www.clevelandfed.org/careers

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