Salesforce Technical Product and Application Owner

Salesforce Technical Product Owner / Application Owner

At Corebridge Financial, we believe action is everything. That's why every day we partner with financial professionals and institutions to make it possible for more people to take action in their financial lives, for today and tomorrow. We align to a set of values that are the core pillars that define our culture and help bring our brand purpose to life:

• We are stronger as one: We collaborate across the enterprise, scale what works and act decisively for our customers and partners.
• We deliver on commitments: We are accountable, empower each other and go above and beyond for our stakeholders.
• We learn, improve and innovate: We get better each day by challenging the status quo and equipping ourselves for the future.
• We are inclusive: We embrace different perspectives, enabling our colleagues to make an impact and bring their whole selves to work.

The Information Technology organization is the technological foundation of our business and works in collaboration with our partners from across the company. The team drives technology and digital transformation, partners with business leaders to design and execute new strategies through IT and operations services and ensures the necessary IT risk management and security measures are in place and aligned with enterprise architecture standards and principles.

About The Role

We are seeking a Salesforce Technical Product Owner / Application Owner to bridge business demand with platform capabilities, ensuring disciplined, secure, and value-driven Salesforce delivery. This role serves as the linchpin across agile squads, architecture, compliance, and support, guiding backlog strategy with a technical lens while ensuring operational readiness and governance alignment. This individual will lead feature-level delivery with a focus on stability, scalability and security risk mitigation owning both strategic planning and day-to-day platform integrity.

Responsibilities

• Backlog management with a technical lens:
• Leverage insight from tech trends, vendor roadmaps, and industry best practice to ensure backlog items are future-proof
• Partner with architects and engineers to evaluate technical feasibility and business impact, avoiding tech debt and over-customization
• Ensure backlog items align with strategic priorities and compliance requirements.
• Centralize demand, govern vendor releases, and create holistic Salesforce roadmap to maximize platform ROI and reduce fragmentation.
• Development lifecycle governance:
• Collaborate with agile teams during delivery planning, backlog grooming, and reviews to ensure clarity and feasibility of delivery
• Enforce non-functional requirements (eg security, scalability, regulatory) are embedded in user stories
• Identify cross-team and platform cross-app dependencies early and facilitate resolution of design and delivery blockers
• Support architectural reviews and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture permits and design standards
• Support readiness and platform stability:
• Serve as the go-to liaison between application teams and support, DevSecOps functions
• Partner with support to address recurring issues and ensure production feedback informs backlog planning
• Own incidents, change log, and compliance alignment for audits and internal reviews related to Salesforce applications
• Controls, compliance and reporting:
• Ensure platform changes and release cycles meet internal audit, risk, and regulatory controls
• Collaborate with security, data privacy and legal teams to ensure compliance
• Track and report performance metrics including cycle time, defect rates, platform stability, and benefit realization
• Define, implement, and report on success criteria for platform enhancements and strategic investments

Skills and Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in Salesforce product or application ownership in a mid-to-large enterprise
• Strong understanding of Salesforce platform architecture, lifecycle, and release management
• Experience working in Agile delivery environments and collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Familiarity with compliance-heavy environments (eg financial services, insurance, healthcare)
• Solid knowledge of platform and application governance practices, controls, and regulatory readiness

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Salesforce Financial Services Cloud, Experience Cloud, Mobile App, or integrated CRM platforms
• Certifications: Salesforce Administrator, Salesforce Platform Builder, Certified Product Owner (PSPO)
• Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow and audit tooling
• Background in coordinating enterprise audits, change reviews, or ITGC control validation

Compensation :

The anticipated salary range for this position is $90,000 to $105,000 at the commencement of employment for the Jersey City, NJ and Woodland Hills, CA area. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered will ultimately be dependent on multiple factors, which may include the candidate's geographic location, skills, experience and other qualifications.

In addition, the position is eligible for a discretionary bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.

Corebridge also offers a range of competitive benefits as part of the total compensation package, as detailed below.

Work Location

This position is based in Corebridge Financial's Woodland Hills, CA, Jersey City, NJ, or Houston, TX office and is subject to our hybrid working policy, which gives colleagues the benefits of working both in an office and remotely.

Estimated Travel

May include up to 25%.

Why Corebridge? At Corebridge Financial, we prioritize the health, well-being, and work-life balance of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits and wellness program is designed to support employees both personally and professionally, ensuring that they have the resources and flexibility needed to thrive. Benefit Offerings Include:

• Health and Wellness: We offer a range of medical, dental and vision insurance plans, as well as mental health support and wellness initiatives to promote overall well-being.
• Retirement Savings: We offer retirement benefits options, which vary by location. In the U.S., our competitive 401(k) Plan offers a generous dollar-for-dollar Company matching contribution of up to 6% of eligible pay and a Company contribution equal to 3% of eligible pay (subject to annual IRS limits and Plan terms). These Company contributions vest immediately.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling services and resources are available to all employees.
• Matching charitable donations: Corebridge matches donations to tax-exempt organizations 1:1, up to $5,000.
• Volunteer Time Off: Employees may use up to 16 volunteer hours annually to support activities that enhance and serve communities where employees live and work.
• Paid Time Off: Eligible employees start off with at least 24 Paid Time Off (PTO) days so they can take time off for themselves and their families when they need it.

Eligibility for and participation in employer-sponsored benefit plans and Company programs will be subject to applicable law, governing Plan document(s) and Company policy.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer Corebridge Financial, is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and we comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment laws. All applicants will be considered for employment based on job-related qualifications and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. The Company is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. At Corebridge Financial, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to building a creative workplace that leads to innovation, growth, and profitability. Through a wide variety of programs and initiatives, we invest in each employee, seeking to ensure that our colleagues are respected as individuals and valued for their unique perspectives.Corebridge Financial is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees, including any accommodations needed on the basis of physical or mental disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs.If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to complete any part of the application or hiring process, please send an email to TalentandInclusion@corebridgefinancial.com.Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.