Thrivent is looking to solve the problem of creating meaningful and simple experiences for their product's customers by hiring a Product Owner who can own the direction-setting, discovery, and prioritization of customer wants and needs.
Requirements
- 3+ years of working in the product model with a dedicated product, design and engineering triad
- 3+ years developing custom user-facing digital experiences with familiarity of design systems, javascript frameworks, CMS implementation and CRM integration
- 3+ years implementation and managing third-party vendor software
- 3+ years of experience creating unified experiences for financial advisors and their clients
- Understand fundamentals of iterative development, software development process and procedures
- Familiarity with principles of Agile Product Management, stakeholder management, market and user research, technology management, and process design
- Demonstrated experience with user interface design and best practices for usability
Responsibilities
- Works as a key team member on a cross functional team, responsible for continuous delivery of value to the customer through compelling and empowering customer experiences.
- Collaborate with Product Manager and stakeholders to ensure work prioritization is aligned with Thrivent’s priorities and overall product roadmap as well as to provide product development feedback and direction.
- Continuously innovates and evolves the product in alignment with strategic priorities. Is responsible for creating, maintaining, and evolving the product roadmap.
- Maintain and refine product backlog: Create user stories and acceptance criteria and prioritize all stories to ensure work focuses on those with maximum business value that align with product strategy.
- Ensure stories clearly communicate the customer and stakeholder needs to meet key business objectives and strategies for the product. Is available for consultation during agile team planning and grooming sessions as needed.
- Works with other product teams/owners to align product roadmaps and sprint plans, and to focus on delivering the maximum business value to the organization.
- Working as a part of an agile team, ensures the team is aligned around similar goals and objectives and attending all team meetings.
Other
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
- 4-6 years relevant business experience
- 3+ years connecting directly with field members to deeply understand user and customer needs
- High level of organization and attention to detail
- Passion and understanding of new technology and trends
