Sr Product Owner - Mobile App

Is it surprising to hear that a financial institution of 1.5 million members and over $30 billion in managed assets say that success comes from focusing on people, not profits?

Our "people helping people" philosophy has guided us since 1935, driving our deep commitment to serving our members, communities, and each other. When you join our team, you become part of a purpose-driven organization where your work makes a real difference.

While we're proud of our history, we're even more excited about our future. With business and technology transformation on the horizon, there's never been a better time to be part of BECU.

PAY RANGE

BENEFITS

Employees and their eligible family members have access to a wide array of employee benefits, such as medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage. Employees have access to disability and AD&D insurance. We also offer health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts, as well as health savings accounts, to eligible employees. Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan and employer-funded retirement plan. Newly hired employees accrue 6.16 hours of paid time off (PTO) on a per pay period basis based on hours worked (up to a maximum of 160 PTO hours per year) and receive ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Additional details regarding BECU Benefits can be found here.

IMPACT YOU'LL MAKE:

As the Sr Product Owner, Mobile App, you are responsible for the quarterly roadmap and sprint by sprint backlog of BECU's Mobile App. This role is embedded within the delivery team, focusing on the day-to-day development of app features and stability. Key responsibilities include backlog management, Agile team collaboration, iteration delivery, and stakeholder feedback, ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with internal and member needs.

The Sr Product Owner will work closely with key stakeholders to enhance member experience, capability alignment, and usability. This role works closely with the Product Manager to understand and implement the product roadmap, ensuring the backlog is transparent, visible, and understood by both the team and stakeholders. The ideal candidate is technically proficient and capable of prioritizing technical considerations in fully integrated systems.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Shape the Strategy: Define and communicate a compelling product vision, MVP, and strategic enhancements that improve the Mobile App experience for members and internal users.
• Drive Agile Delivery: Collaborate day-to-day with delivery teams, develop user stories, document acceptance criteria, approve work, and iterate quickly in a fast-paced Agile environment.
• Champion the Member Experience: Use feedback and market trends to guide product improvements that elevate usability, functionality, and satisfaction.
• Prioritize What Matters: Own the product backlog, continuously refining and reordering priorities to ensure alignment with both technical dependencies and business goals.
• Empower the Team: Partner with engineers, designers, and business stakeholders to translate complex requirements into tangible features, ensuring transparency and momentum.
• Lead by Insight: Monitor key service levels, track financials, and make data-informed decisions that maximize impact while staying within budget.
• Be the Voice of the Product: Act as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders, external vendors, and partner teams-ensuring clear communication and shared success.
• Fuel Development: Coach junior product team members, foster collaboration, and help elevate the skills and confidence of everyone involved in the delivery journey.
• Adapt and Evolve: Stay ahead of mobile trends, bring new ideas to the table, and be ready to pivot priorities when opportunities or challenges arise.

This isn't just about ticking off tasks on a list. It's about making a significant, positive change in BECU's journey, where your contributions are valued, and your growth is continually fostered.

WHAT YOU'LL GAIN:

BECU is looking for candidates who are energized by challenge, empowered by autonomy, and driven by purpose. If the following sounds like you, this could be the perfect role:

• Innovative Mindset: You love building digital experiences that are not only functional, but transformative for users.
• Natural Collaborator: You thrive in cross-functional teams and value strong communication and relationship-building.
• Mobile App Enthusiast: You understand the technical nuances of mobile development and are passionate about improving app-based solutions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a technology, business, or closely related discipline required. Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of related functional experience in product management or as a product owner working directly with technical delivery teams, including significant experience with agile and scrum required.
• Minimum 3 years working on applications at enterprise scale.
• Leadership and negotiation skills required.

Desired Qualifications:

• Minimum 7 years of developing user stories and domain experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing and maintaining vendor relationships required.
• Product Owner certification preferred.
• Proven ability to self-direct and identify business and customer needs and opportunities, overcome barriers, and formulate solutions with minimal supervision.
• Writing and editing skills combined with presentation and public speaking skills.

JOIN THE JOURNEY

Ready to make an indelible impact? Eager to be a part of a collaborative and innovative team where your ideas and contributions don't just fill a role, but fuel the growth and success of BECU? This is more than a job - it's a chance to elevate your career, skills, and future, all while contributing to the robust technological landscape of BECU.

Embrace the opportunity to grow with us. Apply now, bring your expertise to the table, and let's achieve excellence together at BECU. Your journey of influence, innovation, and impactful contribution starts now.

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BECU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.