Software Product Owner

Candescent is the largest non-core digital banking provider. We bring together the transformative technologies that power and connect account opening, digital banking and branch solutions for banks and credit unions of all sizes on any core. Our Candescent solutions power the top three U.S. mobile banking apps and are trusted by banks and credit unions of all sizes.

We offer an extensive portfolio of industry-leading products and services with an extensible ecosystem of out-of-the-box and integrated partner solutions. In addition, our API-first architecture and developer tools enable financial institutions to optimize and expand upon their existing capabilities by seamlessly integrating custom-built or third-party solutions. And our connected in-person, remote and digital experiences reinvent customer service across all channels.

Self-service configuration and marketing tools give financial institutions greater control of their branding, targeted messaging and overall user experience. And data-driven analytics and reporting tools provide valuable insights to help drive continued growth and profitability. From conversions and implementations to custom development and customer care, our clients get expert, end-to-end support at every step.

Responsibilities

• Drive product enhancements that increase customer value and grow revenue
• Work with product manager to define, develop, and refine requirements of a complex software product and manage them in the product Roadmap and Backlogs
• Define, clarify, and prioritize user stories; working with product manager and development teams to understand use cases, features, business and technical domain rules and product goals
• Collaborate with the scrum masters to run successful PI Planning, Sprint Planning, Release Planning and Reviews Collaborate with development teams to produce technically focused user stories and engineering tasks to ensure accuracy and feasibility
• Understand and advocate best practices in high-level system designs
• Collaboration with Architecture to advance product goals
• Collaboration and coordination with other product teams with interdependencies Input to the strategic vision for the product
• Work with field marketing teams to understand regional regulations that impact the software and product requirements
• Clearly express Product Backlog items, definition, grooming, refinement, and prioritize to best achieve business goals
• Ensure the Product Backlog is visible, transparent, clear to everyone, and shows what the Development Team will work on next Ensure Development Team properly understands items in Backlog Attend customer calls/meetings to listen to customer requirements and advise the customer on product features and strategic direction of the roadmap
• Be aware of NCR PS and WCS processes and practices and interface with these teams to guide and advise on products and solutions
• Provide technical input and estimates for RFIs and RFPs working with engineers and architects

Required Skills/Experience

• 10+ years Product Owner and/or banking experience
• Demonstrated ability to navigate organizational dynamics of a large organization
• Ability to listen, learn and aggregate multiple data inputs and analyze best use for purposes of establishing prioritization
• Demonstrable problem solving skills
• Very strong oral and written communication skills
• Familiarity with Agile scrum methodology

EEO Statement
Integrated into our shared values is Candescent's commitment to diversity and equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, military service, genetic information, or any other characteristic or conduct protected by law. Candescent is committed to being a globally inclusive company where all people are treated fairly, recognized for their individuality, promoted based on performance and encouraged to strive to reach their full potential. We believe in understanding and respecting differences among all people. Every individual at Candescent has an ongoing responsibility to respect and support a globally diverse environment.

Statement to Third Party Agencies
To ALL recruitment agencies: Candescent only accepts resumes from agencies on the preferred supplier list. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, Candescent employees, or any Candescent facility. Candescent is not responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited resumes.