Product Owner - Embedded Finance
Product Owner - Embedded Finance
GreatAmerica Financial Services
Cedar Rapids, IA
Job ID : 374f2f71563035306c6774322f4e4b3945673d3d
Job Description :
GreatAmerica Financial Services is a highly successful entrepreneurial company providing equipment financing to businesses across the United States. Our exemplary customer service, our principle-centered business philosophy and our team-based operating approach are key to our success and growth.
We Are Looking to Add a Key Member to our Product Management Team!
As a member of the Product Management team, the Embedded Finance Product Owner manages the product development process within GreatAmerica and has sole authority over product requirements and the intended content released to ensure advancement of GreatAmerica’s embedded finance capabilities. In this role the Product Owner will work closely with the GreatAmerica Strategic Technology Group to develop product roadmap and robust backlog that will bring financing solutions into a customer’s native experience.
User stories will be defined and documented by the Product Owner through close collaboration with GreatAmerica internal teams (sales, marketing, systems, operational and finance), customers, and other external sources. This role will apply proven communication, analytical and project management skills in a self-driven environment. Working with decision makers and across teams, the Product Owner will identify and prioritize solutions. Regular communication with key stakeholders inside and outside GreatAmerica will be crucial.
As a Product Owner – Embedded Finance, You’ll:
- Contribute to and own the execution of the product vision, strategy and roadmap for the Embedded Finance team
- Maintain and represent the customers’ needs to inform implementation of product features
- Own the scope of the product and works with various stakeholders to identify personas, define the minimum viable product, and define hypotheses
- Define, write, and prioritize user stories which direct the design and development of work
- Organize complex information into understandable user stories and ensure user stores are value and customer-centric
- Collaborate with various stakeholders across the business to ensure the final product meets desired requirements and preferences
- Determine when user stories have delivered the desired outcome and decide when to go to production
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and leadership to design and execute go to market plan
- Conduct self-consistent with the principles of GreatAmerica
- Review and analyze the current functionality of existing products
- Develop a deep knowledge of business processes to ensure the business needs are understood and technical implications are conveyed in a manner that business users can understand, and technical team can develop from
- Evaluate business drivers and technology requirements to define specifications that meet business requirements
- Internally, the candidate must interface with many departments and organizations
- Provide and communicate clear definition of the product and the roadmap
- Review and analyze existing functionality of current product
- Identify proactive improvement and holistic enhancements to product
- Develop deep knowledge of affected business areas and the product
- Evaluate business drivers and technology requirements to define specifications that meet business needs
- Product expert for internal and external resources to provide consistent messaging
You’ll work hard, you’ll have fun and you’ll enjoy:
- Career development and advancement opportunities
- Leadership fast-tracking programs
- A strong organizational culture focused on our greatest asset: you!
To be successful in this role you’ll need:
- Combination of business and technical aptitude with experience in delivering digital products
- Serve in a solutions-oriented consultant role that promotes change and process improvement
- Entrepreneurial attitude, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
- Must be systems oriented, enjoy working with new tools and be a self-motivated learner
- Demonstrated self-starter who is goal oriented, a critical thinker and a creative problem solver
- Strong negotiation skills and ability to develop and manage stakeholder expectations.
- Ability to work with internal stakeholders to build consensus on key elements of strategy
- Acts as a primary point of contact to maintain a strong and collaborative relationship with all stakeholders
- Should have experience managing cross-company business relationships
- Effectively displays solid leadership skills and the ability to influence without authority
- Strong sense of urgency and follow through in addressing issues and meeting timelines
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills to build credibility
- Exceptional communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Must be able to multi-task and have a combination of organizational and analytical skills
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or equivalent required.
Experience:
- Minimum 3 years of work experience delivering embedded financial capabilities.
- Minimum 5 years of work experience in API-related projects.
- Demonstrated ability to have a successful relationship-based work experience both internally and externally.
- Minimum 8 years practical work experience in project management/business analyst role in a complex business and systems environment.
- Broad understanding of business processes and project management concepts required.
- Will need to have a thorough understanding of customer needs, industry trends and GreatAmerica’s position within our markets. In-depth knowledge of Scrum and Agile Software Development Methodology ideal but not required.
You’ll work hard, you’ll have fun and you’ll enjoy a competitive total rewards package
At GreatAmerica we offer a compensation program with market-competitive base pay and pay-for-performance incentives (bonuses) for all roles. We share rewards because we believe every single person here contributes to GreatAmerica’s success. But GreatAmerica’s total rewards extends beyond just a paycheck and is designed to enrich our team members’ personal and professional lives in many ways, including:
- Planning for Your Future: we set you up for long-term success through our competitive 401(k) plan with company matching and annual profit sharing.
- Your Leadership fast-tracking programs: if leadership is on your horizon, we’ve got your back. We have a Building GREAT Leaders program, Dale Carnegie programs, and we contribute to your development through our educational tuition assistance program.
- Prioritizing Your Health & Wellbeing: we support your work-life interests through programs like our gym reimbursement, employee assistance program, and many company sponsored events hosted through our GreatAmerica Network Group.
- Your Time Away: competitive time off and flexible working arrangements allow you to do your best work and take the time you need to decompress. We have 10 paid sick days a year, and if you don’t use it you can convert up to 70% into additional paid time off the next year.
- A strong organizational culture focused on our greatest asset: you!
If your experience is close to what we’re looking for, please consider applying. Experience comes in many forms – skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way. We know that diversity makes for the best problem-solving and creative thinking, which is why we’re dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team and encourage you to consider applying if you feel you can make a strong impact in this role.
Please note, this position is not currently eligible for sponsorship for employment authorization.
At GreatAmerica, we’re looking to grow our business through our people. Are you looking to grow your career? If so, submit your application at www.greatamerica.com/careers.
Company Details :
Name : GreatAmerica Financial Services
CEO : Tony Golobic
Headquarter : Cedar Rapids, IA
Revenue : $100 to $500 million (USD)
Size : 501 to 1000 Employees
Type : Company - Private
Primary Industry : Banking & Lending
Sector Name : Financial Services
Year Founded : 1992
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: Cedar Rapids, IA
: 69894 - 98833 USD ANNUAL
: 27 days ago
