Product Owner II

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: South Richland HQ - Richland, WA, Position Type: Full Time - Salary , Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $83450.81 - $168166.03Salary, Job Category: Information Technology, Take a leap and join our team!

At Gesa, we believe in the power of our people. Coming from all walks of life, our team members’ individual stories and unique experiences are our most valuable asset. But it’s how we come together, igniting our collective compassion and commitment to empowering our communities, that makes us succeed. Because we know we go further when we go together.

Here you can join a team who is passionate about serving others, has a desire to do good, and shares a deep love of people. You can engage in meaningful work that impacts your community. You can challenge yourself and grow in your career. And, you can rest assured that your wellbeing and prosperity are our priority. 

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Role Summary:

The Product Owner II is responsible for the technical life cycle of the products they have been assigned, including coordinating development efforts, configuration changes, and support. The Product Owner II is responsible for documenting technical requirements, building product roadmaps, and budgeting associated with the products they oversee. The Product Owner II will collaborate with internal stakeholders, developers, and vendors regularly to deliver new products and enhance existing products that meet the documented business objectives of the products they support. The Product Owner II will coordinate the lifecycle of their product through the Agile Practices.

What You Will Be Doing: 

Understand business and end-user needs; and can identify and prioritize features to be delivered to meet those needs
Actively participate in Agile ceremonies to ensure development efforts remain aligned with business objectives, the product vision, and user needs
Demonstrate accountability by facilitating stakeholders’ inspection & reviews of delivered functionality, leading planning sessions to clarify priorities, and maintaining transparent communication throughout the development lifecycle
Negotiate deliverables based on team capacity and learning and adapt plans iteratively to reflect evolving priorities and validated outcomes
Develop near and long-term rolling-wave product roadmaps in close collaboration with business owners to ensure alignment with business objectives and related outcomes. Continuously refine the roadmap based on stakeholder input, delivery data, and validated learnings from actual product outcomes versus hypothesized value
Define and track key product success metrics to evaluate value delivery, inform prioritization, and communicate outcomes to stakeholders. Use data and feedback to validate hypotheses, guide decision-making, and continuously improve product performance and valuable outcomes
Leverage deep understanding of product strengths and weaknesses to maximize value delivery, identify opportunities for enhancement, and inform stakeholders of potential process improvements and strategic possibilities
Analyze end user feedback and operational metrics, to identify and understand product needs
Direct and oversee the lifecycle of two (2) or more products by independently managing and prioritizing their respective product backlogs in collaboration with business owners and technical stakeholders to balance functional and non-functional needs. Operate with minimal oversight, ensuring a steady flow of user stories ready for development one (1) to two (2) weeks in advance
Collaborate with business owners and technical stakeholders to develop and document user stories from the user’s perspective, enabling the product development team to deliver high-value outcomes. Define features and epics to communicate alignment with business objectives and to establish the scope of development that supports strategic goals
Collect and understand technical requirements for new implementations and enhancements to ensure sufficient technical runway, minimize technical debt, and maintain the product’s relevance and stability over time. Proactively prioritize non-functional backlog items—such as performance, scalability, and maintainability—to support sustainable development and long-term product health
Assist the team with the development of test cases
Manage vendor relationships to the extent of assisting with the review of and negotiation of contracts alongside the business stakeholder
Ensure respective product is compliant with regulatory and security requirements
Ensure upgrades are planned and completed, maintaining compliance with standards and control procedures
Facilitate feature reviews and stakeholder inspections to validate delivered functionality, gather feedback, and ensure alignment with business objectives before release.

About You:

Ability to understand complex business problems and identify and interpret business needs
Ability to create a product strategy that aligns with measurable business outcomes
Strong problem solving and analytical skills
Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical information in a condensed manner to various stakeholders verbally and in writing
Demonstrated facilitation and influencing skills to drive decision making among stakeholders with diverse perspectives and priorities
Experience working in an Agile Environment, either Kanban or Scrum
Strong organizational skills
Ability to complete tasks effectively independently, as well as collaboratively
Proven knowledge of product management tools like Azure DevOps or Jira
Ability to use process flow documentation software like Lucid Charts
Proven knowledge of UI Mockup and Design tools like Figma
Understanding of AI, and how to use to improve efficiency’s both personally and within the assigned product (s)
Ability to travel to complete assigned responsibilities and attend professional seminars and education as approved

Qualifications: What You Will Need:

Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of product owner experience in an Agile Environment required

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field or equivalent of specialized courses, training, and/or related experience may be substituted

High School diploma required

Knowledge of the Financial Industry, products, and services

Credit Union experience preferred

Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Professional Scrum Product Owner I (PSPO I), or equivalent foundational level certification. (Required)

AIPMM Agile PO/PM (ACPMPO), IC Agile Product Ownership (ICP-APO) or equivalent product lifecycle certification preferred. MuleSoft Certified Developer - Level 2 (Preferred) 

Our Team Member Value Proposition:

In exchange for bringing your talent to Gesa, here are a just a few of the benefits and perks we offer:

Competitive Pay
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance 
20 days/year of Paid Time Off – Plus 10 Paid Holidays!
401(k) Match
Incentive Program
Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Repayment
Commuter Benefits
Paid Time Off to Volunteer in the Community
Product discounts
Engaging Work Environment
Rewards and Recognition Programs

Salary Range:

Richland, WA: $83,450.81-$139,084.69

Spokane, WA: $83,450.81-$139,084.69

Renton, WA: $100,899.62-$168,166.03

*While our full pay range is listed, most new team members typically start between the minimum and midpoint based on their experience and qualifications.  This approach gives room to grow within the role as your career progresses with us!"

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We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact the HR Department at (509) 378-3100 or [email protected] to request an accommodation.

Gesa Credit Union reserves the right to revise or change the job description as the need arises. This job description is not all inclusive of total job responsibilities nor does it constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Selected candidate(s) must be able to pass a pre-employment credit/background check.

Gesa Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strong advocate of workforce diversity. Race/Color/Gender/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

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