Product Owner-Correspondent Lending

Product Owner

Four days in the office from any of our locations in RI, Iselin NJ, MA, Pittsburgh PA, Dallas TX or Phoenix AZ and couple other locations. Role is not relocation eligible. As a Product Owner, you will be responsible for the strategic development and execution of Citizens products, projects & programs and will serve as the leader for Agile teams and be responsible for the ROI of the product and the Agile team. As the Product Owner, you will utilize a user-centric mindset and will be a key contributor in driving optimal banking experiences. You'll lead the execution activities of cross-functional teams involving various business partners in the development and deployment of new products, product enhancements, and process improvements.

Primary responsibilities include : conduct market analysis to continually drive products towards a meaningful balance between user needs, business objectives, and technical feasibility. Work with Development team and Scrum Master to develop a product roadmap and report on progress on achievement of road map. Facilitate solutions across the organization; working with legal, risk, operations, UX and technology teams to prioritize, deliver solutions that align with the corporate strategy. Define the product vision, business case and communicate vision effectively to external and internal stakeholders. Leads story grooming sessions and ensures requirements are sprint ready for both quantity and quality and lead product demos or reviews. Continuously prioritize and refine the product backlog using quantitative and qualitative techniques to ensure that the most valuable work is delivered first.

Qualifications, Education, Certifications and / or Other Professional Credentials : Required Qualifications : Bachelor's Degree, 3-5 Experience working within a cross-functional team using Agile / Scrum, Ability to understand and read Agile metrics so to effectively communicate progress and team burn rate. Experience with Home Mortgage, Encompass is required, Excellent relationship building and communication skills, Strong prioritization skills and ability to quickly re-prioritize in a dynamic environment using quantitative and qualitative analysis, Financial management skills, ability to develop road maps, budgets, quantify ROI, Experience with Agile tactics and tools including story splitting, defining minimal viable products.

Hours & Work Schedule : Hours per Week : 40, Work Schedule : Monday - Friday

Pay Transparency : The salary range for this position is $99,287 148,930 per year plus an opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus. Actual pay is based on various factors including but not limited to the work location, and relevant skills and experience. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, maternity / paternity leave, flexible work arrangements, education reimbursement, wellness programs and more. Note, Citizens' paid time off policy exceeds the mandatory, paid sick or paid time-away policy of very local and state jurisdiction in the United States. For an overview of our benefits, visit .

Equal Employment Opportunity : Citizens, its parent, subsidiaries, and related companies (Citizens) provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, citizenship, physical or mental disability, perceived disability or history or record of a disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, genetic characteristic, marital or domestic partner status, victim of domestic violence, family status / parenthood, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy / childbirth / lactation, colleague's or a dependent's reproductive health decision making, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state and / or local laws. At Citizens, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that enables all colleagues to bring their best selves to work every day and everyone is expected to be treated with respect and professionalism. Employment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, performance and capability.

Why Work for Us : At Citizens, you'll find a customer-centric culture built around helping our customers and giving back to our local communities. When you join our team, you are part of a supportive and collaborative workforce, with access to training and tools to accelerate your potential and maximize your career growth.