Scrum Product Owner

Role: Scrum Product Owner

Why Westerra?

Here at Westerra Credit Union, every employee counts. Our teams are composed of high-performing individuals committed to being HONORABLE, INVENTIVE, and CURIOUS, which makes them GREAT! Our team members show up every day authentically being themselves and our diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) focus is a critical pillar of our organization. We want you to feel comfortable being YOU.

All of our team members are working towards the same purpose - to teach one another to prosper. We strive to be a modern financial community where we all truly belong, both in the eyes of our employees and the members that we serve. We can't wait to see how you will contribute to this purpose, positively and intentionally, by impacting our members' lives through personal attention, financial education, community engagement and much more. This is true regardless of your role, as we are all member-facing. Founded by schoolteachers in 1934, we are a learning organization at our core and embed a growth mindset in our employees so that we all prosper!

What is the role?

This role will oversee and guide technical software development projects utilizing the scrum/agile methodology. The Product Owner's responsibilities include working with business units to build epics and user stories, communicating business requirements to internal teams and external development partners, testing and quality assurance, measuring, mentoring and motivating the teams to improve processes, and facilitating meetings and decision-making processes. Product Owners ensure the business values of the product are of the highest value to the organization.

What will be expected of me?

• Lead dedicated scrum teams as the Product Owner.
• Providing vision and direction to internal and external agile development teams and stakeholders throughout the project.
• Create and manage epics, user stories and requirements to ensure work focuses on those with maximum value that are aligned with product strategy.
• Ensure that the team always has an adequate amount of prior prepared tasks to work on.
• Plan and prioritize product feature backlog and development for the product.
• Define product vision, road-map and growth opportunities.
• Work closely with Product Management to create and maintain a product backlog according to business value or ROI.
• Lead the planning product release plans and set expectation for delivery of new functionalities.
• Provide an active role in mitigating impediments impacting successful team completion of Release/Sprint Goals.
• Research and analyze market, the users, and the roadmap for the product.
• Coaches, reviews, and delegates work to lower-level professionals
• Other duties as assigned.

Will I have Direct Reports? No

What will I bring?

Experience/Education:

• 6+ years of working experience as a Scrum Product Owner or Business Analyst.
• Scrum Product Owner certification required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of software development technologies, frameworks, SDLC, and quality assurance.
• Experience leading financial services implementations preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of large project management and using Agile methodologies.

Skills and Abilities:

• In-depth knowledge of Agile process and principles
• Outstanding communication, presentation and leadership skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Sharp analytical and problem-solving skills
• Creative thinker with a vision
• Attention to details
• Accountable for managing large projects or processes with limited oversight from manager
• Routinely uses significant judgment on moderate to complex business problems
• Subject matter expert with advanced understanding of functional area and a competent understanding of the overall organization and competitive environment.
• Proactively negotiates across departments. Influences others outside of own job area regarding policies, practices and procedures.

What is the work environment like, and are there physical requirements for this role?

• Dispersed flexible team environment both on Westerra campus and remote
• Works primarily at desk

Salary: in addition to the starting annual range of $92,266 - $117,639, this role is also be eligible for Westerra's self-funding reward plan. This plan pays out a cash incentive annually if the company hits specific criteria tied to our financial goals and you will have a direct impact on the outcome of those results!

What are some of our benefit offerings?

• Three health plans through UMR that offer a variety of coverage options, including HSA and FSA options
• Two dental plans through Delta Dental
• Basic life and AD&D insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability
• 20+ days of paid time off (PTO) per year
• Anniversary time off that consists of 1+ days of paid leave for each anniversary year (PLAY)
• 16 hours of volunteer time off (VTO) per year
• 11+ paid holidays
• 401(k) that includes up to 6% match
• Up to $5250 per year for educational reimbursement
• 2 weeks of paid parental leave
• Mental health resources including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Home office reimbursement for hybrid/remote roles
• Individualized learning and development programs

Application window: please note, applications will be accepted until at least September 23, 2024.