PennyMac
Product Owner
PennyMac, Cary, North Carolina, United States, 27518
PENNYMAC
Pennymac (NYSE: PFSI) is a specialty financial services firm with a comprehensive mortgage platform and integrated business focused on the production and servicing of U.S. mortgage loans and the management of investments related to the U.S. mortgage market.
At Pennymac, our people are the foundation of our success and at the heart of our dynamic work culture. Together, we work towards a unified goal of helping millions of Americans achieve aspirations of homeownership through the complete mortgage journey.
A Typical Day
We are seeking a
Product Owner
to manage complex projects that involve multiple integrated business systems, interfacing across departments and/or divisions. As the
Product Owner
, you will collaborate with System Developers and Business Subject Matter Experts on application changes, development, and deployment.
The
Product Owner
will:
Manage, direct and coordinate the daily activities of the business analyst team. Train product analysts in all aspects of the productlifecycle from initiation to closing, to ensure that the technical solution meets business needs
Plan, direct, and coordinate the business-analysis aspects of an information technology project, including on-going production supportand training
Leads organizational analysis efforts to identify current capabilities, opportunities for improvement and drives measurement, prioritizationand implementation of identified opportunities
Responsible for managing complex, high profile projects that involve multiple integrated business systems, interfacing across departmentsand/or divisions to accomplish projects and activities
Translates business knowledge into well-defined goals and objectives, problems and opportunities, and desired outcomes
Creates operational efficiencies by creating and initiating new Business processes and serves as a domain expert by being conversant inend-to-end business functions
Review and approve business analysis related documentation including: requirements, current and future state processes and workflows,report specifications and others
Manages the engagement from multiple stakeholders to ensure prompt and quality deliverables
Interact and coordinate with system developers and business subject matter experts on application changes, development, and deployment
Writes, communicates and vets requirements and user stories with business leaders using different approaches such as use cases, activity diagrams, sequence diagrams and state charts, data dictionaries, class or entity relationship diagrams to ensure complete understanding by business leaders/executives while working with an Agile framework
Identifies and manages stakeholders and teams of people across functional areas to implement a project by understanding key stakeholders authority and influence as it pertains to business process
Works effectively inside a Scrum or Kanban team
Develop and motivate staff to maximize full potential and ensure the mission readiness of all team members
Conduct and participate in Scrum ceremonies and retrospectives
Provide regular verbal and written reports to senior management
Collaborates with Tech Leads and UAT to define when user stories are done
Develop and maintain solid partnerships with project managers, business and IT leads, and other key stakeholders
Creates strategies for risk mitigation and contingency planning
Owns and leads backlog grooming sessions for ongoing roadmap planning
Maintains business project documentation and creates and presents regular reports to department and executive leadership
Supports the product manager in strategic decisions including revenue opportunities or cost saving initiatives
Plan, develop, oversee, execute and certify changes by establishing rigorous test plan through design and implementation phases andtracking test results to ensure changes are complete and accurate to finalized requirements
Perform other related duties as required and assigned
Demonstrate behaviors which are aligned with the organization’s desired culture and values
What You’ll Bring
Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field, or equivalent work experience
10+ years of Agile experience
Experience with managing, staffing, and mentoring analyst teams
Experience managing multiple programs or projects with a high degree of complexity and scope
Understanding of leading practices in business analysis, project management and process improvement
Data Management experience and database knowledge preferred
Knowledge of software systems preferred
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Highly proficient in the G-Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc)
Knowledge of BI Tools a plus
Knowledge of JIRA, Confluence or similar tools required
Must be a team player with strong attention to detail, with the ability to work independently
Proven track record at delivering timely and accurate information in a fast-paced environment
Excellent critical thinking, problem solving and mathematical skills, and sound judgment
Must be able to work across multiple projects at one time, and collaborate with other teams to ensure deliverables are done on time
Proven track record at delivering timely and accurate information in a fast-paced environment
Excellent critical thinking, problem solving and mathematical skills, using sound judgment
Financial Services and, if possible, mortgage industry experience preferred
Strong business acumen and ability to interface with executive management
SQL Server/.NET experience a plus
XML/EDI experience a plus
Why You Should Join
As one of the top mortgage lenders in the country, Pennymac has helped over 4 million lifetime homeowners achieve and sustain their aspirations of home. Our vision is to be the most trusted partner for home. Together, 4,000 Pennymac team members across the country are guided by our core values: to be Accountable, Reliable and Ethical in all that we do.
Pennymac is committed to conducting a business that makes positive contributions and promotes long-term sustainable growth and to fostering an equitable and inclusive environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported.
Benefits That Bring It Home:
Whether you're looking for flexible benefits for today, setting up short-term goals for tomorrow, or planning for long-term success and retirement, Pennymac's benefits have you covered. Some key benefits include:
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision
Paid Time Off Programs including vacation, holidays, illness, and parental leave
Wellness Programs, Employee Recognition Programs, and onsite gyms and cafe style dining (select locations)
Retirement benefits, life insurance, 401k match, and tuition reimbursement
Philanthropy Programs including matching gifts, volunteer grants, charitable grants and corporate sponsorships
To learn more about our benefits visit: https://pennymacnews.page.link/benefits
Compensation:
Individual salary may vary based on multiple factors including specific role, geographic location / market data, and skills and experience as defined below:
Lower in range - Building skills and experience in the role
Mid-range - Experience and skills align with proficiency in the role
Higher in range - Experience and skills add value above typical requirements of the role
Some roles may be eligible for performance-based compensation and/or stock-based incentives awarded to employees based on company and individual performance.
Salary
$90,000 - $150,000
Work Model
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Requisition ID
24-30357
Location
US-NC-Cary
Position Type
Regular
Category
Mortgage Operations
salary
$90,000 - $150,000
Pennymac (NYSE: PFSI) is a specialty financial services firm with a comprehensive mortgage platform and integrated business focused on the production and servicing of U.S. mortgage loans and the management of investments related to the U.S. mortgage market.
At Pennymac, our people are the foundation of our success and at the heart of our dynamic work culture. Together, we work towards a unified goal of helping millions of Americans achieve aspirations of homeownership through the complete mortgage journey.
A Typical Day
We are seeking a
Product Owner
to manage complex projects that involve multiple integrated business systems, interfacing across departments and/or divisions. As the
Product Owner
, you will collaborate with System Developers and Business Subject Matter Experts on application changes, development, and deployment.
The
Product Owner
will:
Manage, direct and coordinate the daily activities of the business analyst team. Train product analysts in all aspects of the productlifecycle from initiation to closing, to ensure that the technical solution meets business needs
Plan, direct, and coordinate the business-analysis aspects of an information technology project, including on-going production supportand training
Leads organizational analysis efforts to identify current capabilities, opportunities for improvement and drives measurement, prioritizationand implementation of identified opportunities
Responsible for managing complex, high profile projects that involve multiple integrated business systems, interfacing across departmentsand/or divisions to accomplish projects and activities
Translates business knowledge into well-defined goals and objectives, problems and opportunities, and desired outcomes
Creates operational efficiencies by creating and initiating new Business processes and serves as a domain expert by being conversant inend-to-end business functions
Review and approve business analysis related documentation including: requirements, current and future state processes and workflows,report specifications and others
Manages the engagement from multiple stakeholders to ensure prompt and quality deliverables
Interact and coordinate with system developers and business subject matter experts on application changes, development, and deployment
Writes, communicates and vets requirements and user stories with business leaders using different approaches such as use cases, activity diagrams, sequence diagrams and state charts, data dictionaries, class or entity relationship diagrams to ensure complete understanding by business leaders/executives while working with an Agile framework
Identifies and manages stakeholders and teams of people across functional areas to implement a project by understanding key stakeholders authority and influence as it pertains to business process
Works effectively inside a Scrum or Kanban team
Develop and motivate staff to maximize full potential and ensure the mission readiness of all team members
Conduct and participate in Scrum ceremonies and retrospectives
Provide regular verbal and written reports to senior management
Collaborates with Tech Leads and UAT to define when user stories are done
Develop and maintain solid partnerships with project managers, business and IT leads, and other key stakeholders
Creates strategies for risk mitigation and contingency planning
Owns and leads backlog grooming sessions for ongoing roadmap planning
Maintains business project documentation and creates and presents regular reports to department and executive leadership
Supports the product manager in strategic decisions including revenue opportunities or cost saving initiatives
Plan, develop, oversee, execute and certify changes by establishing rigorous test plan through design and implementation phases andtracking test results to ensure changes are complete and accurate to finalized requirements
Perform other related duties as required and assigned
Demonstrate behaviors which are aligned with the organization’s desired culture and values
What You’ll Bring
Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field, or equivalent work experience
10+ years of Agile experience
Experience with managing, staffing, and mentoring analyst teams
Experience managing multiple programs or projects with a high degree of complexity and scope
Understanding of leading practices in business analysis, project management and process improvement
Data Management experience and database knowledge preferred
Knowledge of software systems preferred
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Highly proficient in the G-Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc)
Knowledge of BI Tools a plus
Knowledge of JIRA, Confluence or similar tools required
Must be a team player with strong attention to detail, with the ability to work independently
Proven track record at delivering timely and accurate information in a fast-paced environment
Excellent critical thinking, problem solving and mathematical skills, and sound judgment
Must be able to work across multiple projects at one time, and collaborate with other teams to ensure deliverables are done on time
Proven track record at delivering timely and accurate information in a fast-paced environment
Excellent critical thinking, problem solving and mathematical skills, using sound judgment
Financial Services and, if possible, mortgage industry experience preferred
Strong business acumen and ability to interface with executive management
SQL Server/.NET experience a plus
XML/EDI experience a plus
Why You Should Join
As one of the top mortgage lenders in the country, Pennymac has helped over 4 million lifetime homeowners achieve and sustain their aspirations of home. Our vision is to be the most trusted partner for home. Together, 4,000 Pennymac team members across the country are guided by our core values: to be Accountable, Reliable and Ethical in all that we do.
Pennymac is committed to conducting a business that makes positive contributions and promotes long-term sustainable growth and to fostering an equitable and inclusive environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported.
Benefits That Bring It Home:
Whether you're looking for flexible benefits for today, setting up short-term goals for tomorrow, or planning for long-term success and retirement, Pennymac's benefits have you covered. Some key benefits include:
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision
Paid Time Off Programs including vacation, holidays, illness, and parental leave
Wellness Programs, Employee Recognition Programs, and onsite gyms and cafe style dining (select locations)
Retirement benefits, life insurance, 401k match, and tuition reimbursement
Philanthropy Programs including matching gifts, volunteer grants, charitable grants and corporate sponsorships
To learn more about our benefits visit: https://pennymacnews.page.link/benefits
Compensation:
Individual salary may vary based on multiple factors including specific role, geographic location / market data, and skills and experience as defined below:
Lower in range - Building skills and experience in the role
Mid-range - Experience and skills align with proficiency in the role
Higher in range - Experience and skills add value above typical requirements of the role
Some roles may be eligible for performance-based compensation and/or stock-based incentives awarded to employees based on company and individual performance.
Salary
$90,000 - $150,000
Work Model
OFFICE
Need help finding the right job?
We can recommend jobs specifically for you!
California applicants, please click here to view our Privacy Policy andclick here (https://pennymac.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=282306&hashed=1906047654) to view our Privacy Notice.
Requisition ID
24-30357
Location
US-NC-Cary
Position Type
Regular
Category
Mortgage Operations
salary
$90,000 - $150,000