Senior Product Development Owner

AgFirst Farm Credit Bank•Columbia, SC

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Product Development Owner drives strategic product initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. The role combines leadership in product strategy, delivery execution, and stakeholder engagement to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business, technology, or a related field.
Six years of experience in developing software in banking, finance, and/or lending environments.
Strong understanding of product management principles and Agile methodologies.
Ability to translate business needs into technical requirements.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Familiarity with integration patterns and cloud concepts.

Nice To Haves

Certifications preferred: CSPO, SAFe POPM, PMP, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Product Strategy & Roadmap
Define and maintain product vision aligned with organizational goals.
Translate business needs into prioritized features and outcomes.
Balance short-term delivery with long-term strategic objectives.
Communicate roadmap and progress to stakeholders.
Delivery & Execution
Lead backlog refinement and sprint planning to ensure clear, actionable work.
Validate requirements and oversee testing for quality and compliance.
Coordinate cross-functional teams for the timely delivery of product increments.
Monitor product performance and recommend improvements.
Stakeholder Engagement & Governance
Act as primary liaison between business and technology teams.
Gather and synthesize feedback to inform product decisions.
Ensure alignment with regulatory and compliance standards.
Manage communication and expectations across stakeholders.
Other Duties as Assigned
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned, which may include specific projects or tasks.
Participate in continuous learning activities to sustain knowledge of the industry, management practices, and bank policies, procedures, and guidelines.