Product Owner

Kinective • Golden, CO

9d

About The Position

Lead the Way to Intelligent Banking with Us! You might not think about what happens behind the scenes when you check your bank balance or deposit a check from your phone, but we do. Every day. Kinective empowers banks and credit unions to move beyond keeping up with technology to shaping the future of banking. Our platform seamlessly connects the right tools, delivers real-time data, and drives smarter operations for more than 4,000 financial institutions nationwide. We are a fast-growing team built on individual ownership, company-wide collaboration, and setting industry-leading standards. Here, new ideas are encouraged, candid feedback is welcomed, and your growth truly matters as much as the company’s. At Kinective, we are leading the way to intelligent banking together and enjoying the journey along the way.

Why This Role Matters
The Product Owner at Kinective acts as the maestro of innovation, orchestrating features and functionalities that revolutionize how banks and credit unions groove with cutting-edge tech. Imagine being the visionary who turns customer dreams into reality, bridging the gap between old-school banking systems and sparkling new financial solutions! This role is all about keeping the rhythm alive—juggling priorities, refining ideas, and making magic happen for our clients. As a Product Owner, you’ll lead the charge to ensure every solution not only works like clockwork but also adds a little pizzazz to the everyday banking experience. At Kinective, our Product Owners help shape the future of intelligent banking by turning customer needs, business goals, and regulatory requirements into powerful product capabilities. You’ll sit at the intersection of ideas and execution, partnering with stakeholders and development teams to transform complex challenges into elegant, scalable solutions. This role blends strategy, collaboration, and delivery. You’ll guide features from concept to launch, keep priorities moving forward, and ensure every release makes life easier for the banks and credit unions we serve. If you enjoy solving real-world problems with smart people and shipping products that matter, you’ll feel right at home here.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience within a Product Management organization or industry equivalent knowledge.
• Proven success in delivering, implementing, or supporting products from concept to launch.
• Understanding of agile methodologies, with experience in Scrum or Kanban preferred.
• Proven track record of successfully managing, launching, and/or iterating on products.
• Familiarity with product management tools such as JIRA, Trello, Figjam or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive product releases for your Kinective product line, supporting banking and fintech stakeholders
• Translate complex business and regulatory requirements into clear product features and user stories with actionable acceptance criteria
• Collaborate with data engineers, analysts, and architects to design scalable, secure, and high-performing product capabilities and integrations
• Balance near-term customer needs with the long-term evolution of the platform
• Own and prioritize the product backlog so development teams can focus on the highest-value work
• Continuously refine user stories and requirements as new insights, feedback, and priorities emerge
• Support Agile delivery practices and help keep teams aligned on scope, timelines, and outcomes
• Act as the bridge between business and technical teams, ensuring ideas turn into practical solutions
• Partner closely with Product, Engineering, Design, Marketing, and Customer teams to align priorities and drive shared goals
• Foster an environment of open communication, curiosity, and collaborative problem solving
• Coordinate product releases, including defining scope, supporting user acceptance testing, and ensuring teams are ready for launch
• Work closely with Engineering and QA to address issues and deliver reliable, high-quality features
• Embrace an iterative approach—shipping improvements regularly, learning from feedback, and continuously enhancing the product experience

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescriptions, life & disability)
• Flexible PTO
• 11 company holidays
• Generous parental and caregiver leave
• An immediately vested 401(k) with company contributions
• Wellness resources
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level