Product Owner II
Posted on Sep 17, 2024 by GM Financial
Arlington, TX
Human Resources
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Overview:
Why GM Financial?
GM Financial is the wholly owned captive finance subsidiary of General Motors and is headquartered in Fort Worth, U.S. We are a global provider of auto finance solutions, with operations in North America, South America and the Asia Pacific region. Through our long-standing relationships with auto dealers, we offer attractive retail financing and lease programs to meet the needs of each customer. We also offer commercial lending products to dealers to help them finance and grow their businesses.
At GM Financial, our team members define and shape our culture — an environment that welcomes new ideas, fosters integrity and creates a sense of community and belonging. Here we do more than work — we thrive.
Our Purpose: We pioneer the innovations that move and connect people to what matters.
Responsibilities:
About the role
If you're driven to get results and would like to collaborate within a fast-paced, value focused team, then GM Financial may be the right place for you. As a member of an Agile Scrum team, the Product Owner is responsible for the success of the product by maximizing the output of the development team. The Product Owner directs and coordinates the product development and serves as a collaborative liaison between the Product Management and Product Delivery teams by prioritizing and evaluating work. This individual will maintain the product/team backlog, leading backlog prioritization of initiatives, aligning experiences across channels and touch points to ensure the best business results.
The PO acts pro-actively to consistently deliver on commitments with little supervision
Analyze and communicate customer requirements to provide innovative solutions and recommend system, product and process enhancements
Identifies, evaluates and introduces new approaches/technology to use in product development
Explore alternative ways to view and solve problems to achieve results beyond what is required
Leverage innovation tools, creative processes, and diverse cross-functional experts to generate ideas
Focus on constantly improving processes, products, and services and exploring innovative ways to do the job
Takes advantage of opportunities to try unique ways of doing things and tests promising ideas to find new solutions
Asks provocative questions to understand current practices and the customer's experience before moving to problem solving
Seeks to understand and experience the full array of stakeholders' (eg, internal partners, suppliers, customers) behavior, needs, concerns, and desires to unlock new opportunities for innovation
Communicates potential benefits of new ideas to stakeholders
Influences others by creating a participative, empowered environment to gain acceptance of ideas or plans using appropriate interpersonal styles and methods
Takes immediate action when confronted with a problem or when made aware of a situation
Work collaboratively with the Program/Product Managers to advise on the creation and partners to communicate product road map initiatives to the teams that result in great experiences for our customers
Create novel solutions with measurable value for existing and potential customers (internal or external)
Partner with vendor(s) and internal departments to ensure tasks are defined and documented with timely deliverables and within SLA
Communicate with all levels of leadership, internal business partners and external vendor(s) regarding project status and production performance
Ensure clear communication and coordination across business to manage the scope of each product launch for on-time delivery of key features
Work with the Agile team to craft high quality customer-centric user stories that exceed customer expectations
Responsible for leading the prioritization of the product backlog in partnership with product management
Measure product performance using key information, processes and systems to ensure accountability for achieving business results
Qualifications:
What makes you a dream candidate?
Working knowledge of risk management, loss control management and coordinating vendor relationships
Thorough understanding of Vision/Roadmap creation, Portfolio/Program/Team Backlog creation, refinement and prioritization
Proficient understanding of XML/JSON based APIs, Cloud Technologies, Service Virtualization, Test Data Management, and Data Driven Decision making
Working knowledge of the Agile/SAFe Lean enterprise concepts and best practices and how they are applied in the workplace
Experience working within a matrix organization, collaborating with business stakeholders, user experience teams, project managers, product managers, developers and others
Ability to effectively define Product roadmaps and identify requirements
Able to demonstrate Servant leader management principles and practices
Ability to deliver best in class product experiences utilizing Design Thinking and Lean methodologies
Advanced interpersonal, communication (verbal and written), cross-collaboration skills, including the ability to interact with team members at all levels
Advanced problem solver who can clearly identify, analyze, and resolve issues as they arise
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Proficient presentation, persuasive and negotiation skills
Experience in managing software development teams using a variety of programming languages and technologies
Strong understanding of software development practices and architecture patterns and principles
Experience in managing teams/programs utilizing microservices and event driven architecture
Strong experience in managing REST API development and onboarding different consumers internally and externally
Substantial experience with cloud-related concepts and technologies, preferably Azure
Ability to identify and understand technical dependencies between initiatives
Education and Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Bachelor’s Degree or additional equivalent work or military experience preferred
2-4 years experience as a Product Owner/Manager on an Agile Scrum team required
Agile Certification (PSPO or CSP-PO or POPM/APM) required
What We Offer: Generous benefits package available on day one to include: 401K matching, bonding leave for new parents (12 weeks, 100% paid), tuition assistance, training, GM employee auto discount, community service pay and nine company holidays
Our Culture: Our team members define and shape our culture — an environment that welcomes innovative ideas, fosters integrity, and creates a sense of community and belonging. Here we do more than work — we thrive
Compensation: Competitive pay and bonus eligibility
Work Life Balance: Flexible hybrid work environment, 2-days a week in office
NOTE: We are unable to consider candidates who require visa sponsorship for this position
#LI-Hybrid
#LI-CR1
Why GM Financial?
GM Financial is the wholly owned captive finance subsidiary of General Motors and is headquartered in Fort Worth, U.S. We are a global provider of auto finance solutions, with operations in North America, South America and the Asia Pacific region. Through our long-standing relationships with auto dealers, we offer attractive retail financing and lease programs to meet the needs of each customer. We also offer commercial lending products to dealers to help them finance and grow their businesses.
At GM Financial, our team members define and shape our culture — an environment that welcomes new ideas, fosters integrity and creates a sense of community and belonging. Here we do more than work — we thrive.
Our Purpose: We pioneer the innovations that move and connect people to what matters.
Responsibilities:
About the role
If you're driven to get results and would like to collaborate within a fast-paced, value focused team, then GM Financial may be the right place for you. As a member of an Agile Scrum team, the Product Owner is responsible for the success of the product by maximizing the output of the development team. The Product Owner directs and coordinates the product development and serves as a collaborative liaison between the Product Management and Product Delivery teams by prioritizing and evaluating work. This individual will maintain the product/team backlog, leading backlog prioritization of initiatives, aligning experiences across channels and touch points to ensure the best business results.
The PO acts pro-actively to consistently deliver on commitments with little supervision
Analyze and communicate customer requirements to provide innovative solutions and recommend system, product and process enhancements
Identifies, evaluates and introduces new approaches/technology to use in product development
Explore alternative ways to view and solve problems to achieve results beyond what is required
Leverage innovation tools, creative processes, and diverse cross-functional experts to generate ideas
Focus on constantly improving processes, products, and services and exploring innovative ways to do the job
Takes advantage of opportunities to try unique ways of doing things and tests promising ideas to find new solutions
Asks provocative questions to understand current practices and the customer's experience before moving to problem solving
Seeks to understand and experience the full array of stakeholders' (eg, internal partners, suppliers, customers) behavior, needs, concerns, and desires to unlock new opportunities for innovation
Communicates potential benefits of new ideas to stakeholders
Influences others by creating a participative, empowered environment to gain acceptance of ideas or plans using appropriate interpersonal styles and methods
Takes immediate action when confronted with a problem or when made aware of a situation
Work collaboratively with the Program/Product Managers to advise on the creation and partners to communicate product road map initiatives to the teams that result in great experiences for our customers
Create novel solutions with measurable value for existing and potential customers (internal or external)
Partner with vendor(s) and internal departments to ensure tasks are defined and documented with timely deliverables and within SLA
Communicate with all levels of leadership, internal business partners and external vendor(s) regarding project status and production performance
Ensure clear communication and coordination across business to manage the scope of each product launch for on-time delivery of key features
Work with the Agile team to craft high quality customer-centric user stories that exceed customer expectations
Responsible for leading the prioritization of the product backlog in partnership with product management
Measure product performance using key information, processes and systems to ensure accountability for achieving business results
Qualifications:
What makes you a dream candidate?
Working knowledge of risk management, loss control management and coordinating vendor relationships
Thorough understanding of Vision/Roadmap creation, Portfolio/Program/Team Backlog creation, refinement and prioritization
Proficient understanding of XML/JSON based APIs, Cloud Technologies, Service Virtualization, Test Data Management, and Data Driven Decision making
Working knowledge of the Agile/SAFe Lean enterprise concepts and best practices and how they are applied in the workplace
Experience working within a matrix organization, collaborating with business stakeholders, user experience teams, project managers, product managers, developers and others
Ability to effectively define Product roadmaps and identify requirements
Able to demonstrate Servant leader management principles and practices
Ability to deliver best in class product experiences utilizing Design Thinking and Lean methodologies
Advanced interpersonal, communication (verbal and written), cross-collaboration skills, including the ability to interact with team members at all levels
Advanced problem solver who can clearly identify, analyze, and resolve issues as they arise
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Proficient presentation, persuasive and negotiation skills
Experience in managing software development teams using a variety of programming languages and technologies
Strong understanding of software development practices and architecture patterns and principles
Experience in managing teams/programs utilizing microservices and event driven architecture
Strong experience in managing REST API development and onboarding different consumers internally and externally
Substantial experience with cloud-related concepts and technologies, preferably Azure
Ability to identify and understand technical dependencies between initiatives
Education and Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Bachelor’s Degree or additional equivalent work or military experience preferred
2-4 years experience as a Product Owner/Manager on an Agile Scrum team required
Agile Certification (PSPO or CSP-PO or POPM/APM) required
What We Offer: Generous benefits package available on day one to include: 401K matching, bonding leave for new parents (12 weeks, 100% paid), tuition assistance, training, GM employee auto discount, community service pay and nine company holidays
Our Culture: Our team members define and shape our culture — an environment that welcomes innovative ideas, fosters integrity, and creates a sense of community and belonging. Here we do more than work — we thrive
Compensation: Competitive pay and bonus eligibility
Work Life Balance: Flexible hybrid work environment, 2-days a week in office
NOTE: We are unable to consider candidates who require visa sponsorship for this position
#LI-Hybrid
#LI-CR1
Reference: 200956153
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Product Owner II
Posted on Sep 17, 2024 by GM Financial
Arlington, TX
Human Resources
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Overview:
Why GM Financial?
GM Financial is the wholly owned captive finance subsidiary of General Motors and is headquartered in Fort Worth, U.S. We are a global provider of auto finance solutions, with operations in North America, South America and the Asia Pacific region. Through our long-standing relationships with auto dealers, we offer attractive retail financing and lease programs to meet the needs of each customer. We also offer commercial lending products to dealers to help them finance and grow their businesses.
At GM Financial, our team members define and shape our culture — an environment that welcomes new ideas, fosters integrity and creates a sense of community and belonging. Here we do more than work — we thrive.
Our Purpose: We pioneer the innovations that move and connect people to what matters.
Responsibilities:
About the role
If you're driven to get results and would like to collaborate within a fast-paced, value focused team, then GM Financial may be the right place for you. As a member of an Agile Scrum team, the Product Owner is responsible for the success of the product by maximizing the output of the development team. The Product Owner directs and coordinates the product development and serves as a collaborative liaison between the Product Management and Product Delivery teams by prioritizing and evaluating work. This individual will maintain the product/team backlog, leading backlog prioritization of initiatives, aligning experiences across channels and touch points to ensure the best business results.
The PO acts pro-actively to consistently deliver on commitments with little supervision
Analyze and communicate customer requirements to provide innovative solutions and recommend system, product and process enhancements
Identifies, evaluates and introduces new approaches/technology to use in product development
Explore alternative ways to view and solve problems to achieve results beyond what is required
Leverage innovation tools, creative processes, and diverse cross-functional experts to generate ideas
Focus on constantly improving processes, products, and services and exploring innovative ways to do the job
Takes advantage of opportunities to try unique ways of doing things and tests promising ideas to find new solutions
Asks provocative questions to understand current practices and the customer's experience before moving to problem solving
Seeks to understand and experience the full array of stakeholders' (eg, internal partners, suppliers, customers) behavior, needs, concerns, and desires to unlock new opportunities for innovation
Communicates potential benefits of new ideas to stakeholders
Influences others by creating a participative, empowered environment to gain acceptance of ideas or plans using appropriate interpersonal styles and methods
Takes immediate action when confronted with a problem or when made aware of a situation
Work collaboratively with the Program/Product Managers to advise on the creation and partners to communicate product road map initiatives to the teams that result in great experiences for our customers
Create novel solutions with measurable value for existing and potential customers (internal or external)
Partner with vendor(s) and internal departments to ensure tasks are defined and documented with timely deliverables and within SLA
Communicate with all levels of leadership, internal business partners and external vendor(s) regarding project status and production performance
Ensure clear communication and coordination across business to manage the scope of each product launch for on-time delivery of key features
Work with the Agile team to craft high quality customer-centric user stories that exceed customer expectations
Responsible for leading the prioritization of the product backlog in partnership with product management
Measure product performance using key information, processes and systems to ensure accountability for achieving business results
Qualifications:
What makes you a dream candidate?
Working knowledge of risk management, loss control management and coordinating vendor relationships
Thorough understanding of Vision/Roadmap creation, Portfolio/Program/Team Backlog creation, refinement and prioritization
Proficient understanding of XML/JSON based APIs, Cloud Technologies, Service Virtualization, Test Data Management, and Data Driven Decision making
Working knowledge of the Agile/SAFe Lean enterprise concepts and best practices and how they are applied in the workplace
Experience working within a matrix organization, collaborating with business stakeholders, user experience teams, project managers, product managers, developers and others
Ability to effectively define Product roadmaps and identify requirements
Able to demonstrate Servant leader management principles and practices
Ability to deliver best in class product experiences utilizing Design Thinking and Lean methodologies
Advanced interpersonal, communication (verbal and written), cross-collaboration skills, including the ability to interact with team members at all levels
Advanced problem solver who can clearly identify, analyze, and resolve issues as they arise
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Proficient presentation, persuasive and negotiation skills
Experience in managing software development teams using a variety of programming languages and technologies
Strong understanding of software development practices and architecture patterns and principles
Experience in managing teams/programs utilizing microservices and event driven architecture
Strong experience in managing REST API development and onboarding different consumers internally and externally
Substantial experience with cloud-related concepts and technologies, preferably Azure
Ability to identify and understand technical dependencies between initiatives
Education and Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Bachelor’s Degree or additional equivalent work or military experience preferred
2-4 years experience as a Product Owner/Manager on an Agile Scrum team required
Agile Certification (PSPO or CSP-PO or POPM/APM) required
What We Offer: Generous benefits package available on day one to include: 401K matching, bonding leave for new parents (12 weeks, 100% paid), tuition assistance, training, GM employee auto discount, community service pay and nine company holidays
Our Culture: Our team members define and shape our culture — an environment that welcomes innovative ideas, fosters integrity, and creates a sense of community and belonging. Here we do more than work — we thrive
Compensation: Competitive pay and bonus eligibility
Work Life Balance: Flexible hybrid work environment, 2-days a week in office
NOTE: We are unable to consider candidates who require visa sponsorship for this position
#LI-Hybrid
#LI-CR1
Why GM Financial?
GM Financial is the wholly owned captive finance subsidiary of General Motors and is headquartered in Fort Worth, U.S. We are a global provider of auto finance solutions, with operations in North America, South America and the Asia Pacific region. Through our long-standing relationships with auto dealers, we offer attractive retail financing and lease programs to meet the needs of each customer. We also offer commercial lending products to dealers to help them finance and grow their businesses.
At GM Financial, our team members define and shape our culture — an environment that welcomes new ideas, fosters integrity and creates a sense of community and belonging. Here we do more than work — we thrive.
Our Purpose: We pioneer the innovations that move and connect people to what matters.
Responsibilities:
About the role
If you're driven to get results and would like to collaborate within a fast-paced, value focused team, then GM Financial may be the right place for you. As a member of an Agile Scrum team, the Product Owner is responsible for the success of the product by maximizing the output of the development team. The Product Owner directs and coordinates the product development and serves as a collaborative liaison between the Product Management and Product Delivery teams by prioritizing and evaluating work. This individual will maintain the product/team backlog, leading backlog prioritization of initiatives, aligning experiences across channels and touch points to ensure the best business results.
The PO acts pro-actively to consistently deliver on commitments with little supervision
Analyze and communicate customer requirements to provide innovative solutions and recommend system, product and process enhancements
Identifies, evaluates and introduces new approaches/technology to use in product development
Explore alternative ways to view and solve problems to achieve results beyond what is required
Leverage innovation tools, creative processes, and diverse cross-functional experts to generate ideas
Focus on constantly improving processes, products, and services and exploring innovative ways to do the job
Takes advantage of opportunities to try unique ways of doing things and tests promising ideas to find new solutions
Asks provocative questions to understand current practices and the customer's experience before moving to problem solving
Seeks to understand and experience the full array of stakeholders' (eg, internal partners, suppliers, customers) behavior, needs, concerns, and desires to unlock new opportunities for innovation
Communicates potential benefits of new ideas to stakeholders
Influences others by creating a participative, empowered environment to gain acceptance of ideas or plans using appropriate interpersonal styles and methods
Takes immediate action when confronted with a problem or when made aware of a situation
Work collaboratively with the Program/Product Managers to advise on the creation and partners to communicate product road map initiatives to the teams that result in great experiences for our customers
Create novel solutions with measurable value for existing and potential customers (internal or external)
Partner with vendor(s) and internal departments to ensure tasks are defined and documented with timely deliverables and within SLA
Communicate with all levels of leadership, internal business partners and external vendor(s) regarding project status and production performance
Ensure clear communication and coordination across business to manage the scope of each product launch for on-time delivery of key features
Work with the Agile team to craft high quality customer-centric user stories that exceed customer expectations
Responsible for leading the prioritization of the product backlog in partnership with product management
Measure product performance using key information, processes and systems to ensure accountability for achieving business results
Qualifications:
What makes you a dream candidate?
Working knowledge of risk management, loss control management and coordinating vendor relationships
Thorough understanding of Vision/Roadmap creation, Portfolio/Program/Team Backlog creation, refinement and prioritization
Proficient understanding of XML/JSON based APIs, Cloud Technologies, Service Virtualization, Test Data Management, and Data Driven Decision making
Working knowledge of the Agile/SAFe Lean enterprise concepts and best practices and how they are applied in the workplace
Experience working within a matrix organization, collaborating with business stakeholders, user experience teams, project managers, product managers, developers and others
Ability to effectively define Product roadmaps and identify requirements
Able to demonstrate Servant leader management principles and practices
Ability to deliver best in class product experiences utilizing Design Thinking and Lean methodologies
Advanced interpersonal, communication (verbal and written), cross-collaboration skills, including the ability to interact with team members at all levels
Advanced problem solver who can clearly identify, analyze, and resolve issues as they arise
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Proficient presentation, persuasive and negotiation skills
Experience in managing software development teams using a variety of programming languages and technologies
Strong understanding of software development practices and architecture patterns and principles
Experience in managing teams/programs utilizing microservices and event driven architecture
Strong experience in managing REST API development and onboarding different consumers internally and externally
Substantial experience with cloud-related concepts and technologies, preferably Azure
Ability to identify and understand technical dependencies between initiatives
Education and Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Bachelor’s Degree or additional equivalent work or military experience preferred
2-4 years experience as a Product Owner/Manager on an Agile Scrum team required
Agile Certification (PSPO or CSP-PO or POPM/APM) required
What We Offer: Generous benefits package available on day one to include: 401K matching, bonding leave for new parents (12 weeks, 100% paid), tuition assistance, training, GM employee auto discount, community service pay and nine company holidays
Our Culture: Our team members define and shape our culture — an environment that welcomes innovative ideas, fosters integrity, and creates a sense of community and belonging. Here we do more than work — we thrive
Compensation: Competitive pay and bonus eligibility
Work Life Balance: Flexible hybrid work environment, 2-days a week in office
NOTE: We are unable to consider candidates who require visa sponsorship for this position
#LI-Hybrid
#LI-CR1
Reference: 200956153
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