Product Owner | Hybrid | Atlanta

Progressive Leasing • Atlanta, GA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Progressive Leasing is a leading provider of in-store and e-commerce lease-to-own solutions. With more than 20 years in FinTech, we’ve grown from start-up to industry leader by innovating, simplifying, and valuing people. We are a subsidiary of PROG Holdings (NYSE: PRG), a FinTech holding company with three business segments: Progressive Leasing, Purchasing Power (a leading employee purchase program for consumer products and services using payroll deduction), and Four, a Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) platform. Purchasing Power is a leading employee purchase program that helps people buy the products and services they need through the convenience of payroll deduction. As part of PROG Holdings (NYSE: PRG), a FinTech holding company with more than 20 years of experience, we’re focused on building simple, responsible financial solutions that put people first. PROG Holdings’ portfolio includes Progressive Leasing, a market leader in lease-to-own solutions, Purchasing Power, and Four, a Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) platform — all united by a commitment to innovation, access, and meaningful impact. At Purchasing Power, you’ll have the opportunity to directly shape digital products that improve financial access and everyday life for millions of people. In this role, you’ll own meaningful platforms, influence strategic decisions, and partner across the business to deliver customer-centric solutions. If you’re motivated by impact, autonomy, and translating ideas into real outcomes, this role puts you at the center of it.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, MIS, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of Product Owner or Product Management experience with ownership of complex platforms
• Experience managing multiple product areas simultaneously while maintaining strategic focus
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies, including backlog management and sprint execution
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex ideas clearly for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience evaluating product releases and presenting recommendations to stakeholders
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with senior leaders, including Director and VP-level audiences
• Experience working in environments where AI and automation are actively used; able to evaluate and adopt evolving tools to improve outcomes and ways of working.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated initiative in researching and recommending platform features or improvements independently
• Experience with tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms

Responsibilities

• Own the product vision, roadmap, and strategic direction across multiple platforms
• Conduct quarterly reviews of platform releases and develop recommendations for stakeholders and leadership
• Define and track KPIs, including revenue impact, customer experience, operational efficiency, and adoption
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and proactively engage to understand evolving business needs
• Deliver executive-ready updates, insights, and roadmap presentations on a regular cadence
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear business language and business needs into actionable product requirements
• Partner closely with engineering teams, Scrum Masters, and delivery partners to ensure alignment and successful execution
• Lead product demos, stakeholder reviews, and feature walkthroughs
• Manage and prioritize multiple product backlogs, making clear, strategic prioritization decisions
• Create high-quality user stories, acceptance criteria, and requirements documentation
• Facilitate backlog refinement, sprint planning, and release planning activities
• Monitor product performance, gather feedback, and continuously refine product direction
• Stay informed on emerging features, competitive trends, and best practices

Benefits

• Hybrid work model (onsite/offsite)
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, and company-paid life/AD&D insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Career development opportunities
• Employee Purchase Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree