Product Owner (Mortgage or Financial Domain)

LinkedIn•Lewisville, TX

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Product Owner with expertise in the mortgage or financial domain to join a large mortgage lending company. This role involves developing product strategies, leading cross-functional teams, and analyzing product performance. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of loan servicing, experience in Agile SaaS product management, and excellent communication and analytical skills. This is a hybrid position requiring 2-3 days in the office.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in business, computer science, and/or related field.
10+ years of experience in loan servicing, including any area, such as Support.
Previous experience managing software product or educational equivalent. (e.g., Pragmatic Institute, 280 Group, others.)
3+ years of experience working on an Agile team in SaaS product management.
Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders clearly.
Strong leadership skills with experience leading cross-functional teams and driving products to completion.
Analytical mindset, comfortable using data to inform decision-making and product improvements.
LinkedIn profile required, with creation date before 2016 or in 2016.
Must have mortgage or financial domain experience.
Must be GC/Citizen or have any independent visa.

Nice To Haves

Prefer Locals
Relocation is welcome.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute product strategies that align with the company's vision and objectives.
Identify market opportunities, conduct market research, and stay up to date with industry trends to ensure our product meets customer needs.
Gather business needs and translate them into detailed business requirements, guiding engineering and development teams in defining functional and technical requirements.
Play an integral role in designing and documenting business processes for new or updated technology.
Build strong and effective relationships with cross-functional business leaders to establish product strategy.
Lead cross-functional teams throughout the product development process, collaborating with design, engineering, marketing, and other stakeholders to deliver a high-quality product on time and within budget.
Coordinate the product roadmap with the broader product team.
Participate in day-to-day team activities and handle assigned duties.
Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) as needed to craft optimal solutions.
Communicate complex concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Keep stakeholders informed about project progress, potential risks, and any changes in product direction.
Identify and address customer challenges, delivering impactful solutions that enhance their experiences.
Evaluate and manage feature requests to prioritize product development efforts.
Use deep domain expertise and strong analytical skills to influence decision-making processes at various levels of the organization, from product prioritization to strategic planning.
Monitor product performance and gather feedback from customers, sales teams, and other sources.
Analyze customer experiences to identify friction points and contribute to creating seamless and effortless interactions.
Demonstrate an expert understanding of the product domain and the ability to identify and solve complex challenges.
Use data-driven insights to make informed decisions and continually improve product performance.