Senior Product Owner - Financial Services (Remote)

Company Description

Vericast is the financial institution (FI) performance partner. We help banks and credit unions drive growth, improve efficiency, increase engagement and navigate change through the power of data, technology and people. Our advanced analytics, data-driven insights and integrated solution set enable better execution with agility, precision and scale. That’s why thousands of financial institutions look to Vericast and our 150 years of financial services expertise to help them achieve more.

Job Description

The Senior Product Owner - Financial Services is responsible for defining and managing the strategic direction of the product portfolio, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams - including product marketing, sales, development, CRM, pricing, and customer support - to develop and communicate a clear product roadmap. The Sr. Product Owner will manage all Scrum team activities, foster cross-team collaboration, and serve as the central communication point to ensure alignment and clarity across departments. Key responsibilities include defining and maintaining the product backlog, breaking down epics into actionable features and user stories, and prioritizing tasks based on business and technical needs.

They will work closely with the pricing team to develop competitive pricing strategies and with product marketing to create effective go-to-market plans and sales enablement tools. This role requires continuous development of market and technical knowledge to inform product decisions, leveraging CRM tools and customer insights to guide product enhancements. The Sr. Product Owner will oversee the execution of the product development process, monitor performance against key KPIs, and make data-driven decisions to optimize the product portfolio. As the Subject Matter Expert (SME), the Sr. Product Owner will support clients through direct engagement and represent the product at various speaking engagements, webinars, and public forums, driving product awareness and market presence.

KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Product Strategy and Roadmap Management (30%)

• Define and manage the strategic direction of product portfolio, aligning it with overall business objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams - including product marketing, sales, and other product owners - to develop a clear product roadmap.
• Regularly update and communicate the roadmap to stakeholders, ensuring alignment and clarity.

Cross-Functional Collaboration and Coordination (30%)

• Manage all activities of the Scrum team, including Daily Stand Ups, Planning, Grooming, and Retrospectives.
• Create a relationship with the Scrum Team that fosters mutual respect and collaboration.
• Act as the central communication point between development, sales, marketing, CRM, pricing, and customer support teams to ensure each understands their role in the product development process.

Backlog Management and User Story Development (15%)

• Define and maintain the product backlog for products supported, breaking down epics into features and creating detailed user stories for development teams.
• Ensure the backlog is prioritized based on business and technical needs, serving as the business expert for the Scrum Team and negotiating priorities with stakeholders.
• Accept completed user stories to ensure they fulfill the defined acceptance criteria.

Pricing and Go-to-Market Strategy (10%)

• Collaborate with the pricing team to develop and refine pricing strategies that ensure competitive positioning and profitability.
• Work with product marketing to create effective go-to-market plans, sales enablement tools, and customer-facing materials that communicate the product's value proposition.

Market and Technical Knowledge Development

• Continuously build market and technical knowledge to inform product decisions, leveraging CRM tools and customer insights to guide product enhancements.