Voya Financial
Overview
Digital Product Owner role at Voya Financial. The Product Owner defines and prioritizes the product backlog to deliver valuable features, bridging business goals and technical execution. Collaborates with engineering, design, QA, and stakeholders such as marketing, customer service and sales. Acts as the voice of the customer and business within the development team, ensuring user stories are clear and aligned with strategic objectives. This position may be remote with travel to a Voya office as required. Candidates must be located within a 50-mile radius of the assigned office. Responsibilities
Translate business needs and product strategy into clear, actionable user stories and acceptance criteria for the development team. Own, prioritize and maintain the product backlog reflecting customer needs, business priorities, technical constraints, and team capacity. Collaborate with stakeholders – including business teams, UX and engineering – to gather requirements, validate solutions and align on priorities. Participate in agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, backlog refinement, and daily stand-ups to guide development and ensure delivery of high-value features. Make trade-off decisions based on scope, time and resources, balancing immediate needs with long-term product goals. Ensure development work aligns with the product vision and delivers measurable outcomes that support business objectives. Monitor progress against sprint goals and resolve impediments or dependencies that block team success. Validate completed features against acceptance criteria and support user acceptance testing. Use analytics, user feedback, and team insights to refine backlog items and drive continuous improvement. Stay aware of industry trends, customer behavior, and internal metrics to inform future enhancements. Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory, data privacy, and security requirements throughout the development lifecycle. Own performance and event monitoring activities, using reporting and debugging tools to identify bottlenecks and optimize system efficiency. Ensure environment compliance with applicable regulations, updates, and security policies. Minimum Knowledge & Experience
Bachelor\'s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field 2+ years of experience in wealth management Proven experience as a Product Owner or in a similar role within an Agile development environment Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum principles, with experience writing user stories, managing product backlogs, and collaborating with cross-functional delivery teams Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate product requirements to technical and non-technical stakeholders Ability to balance competing priorities, make data-informed decisions, and manage trade-offs between scope, time and resources Experience with Jira, Confluence, and related tools Strong analytical skills and a data-driven mindset to interpret metrics and user feedback Familiarity with software development processes and ability to work with engineers and understand technical constraints A customer-first mindset and a passion for delivering value through iterative product improvements Compensation and Benefits
Voya is committed to fair and equitable pay for comparable roles and responsibilities. The below annual base salary range reflects the expected hiring range for this position in listed locations. In addition to base salary, Voya offers incentive opportunities based on role performance. Salaries are location-based and final at offer. Part-time salaries are prorated based on hours. Base salary range: $67,700 - $112,850 USD Be Well. Stay Well. Voya provides resources to support physical, financial, social and emotional well-being, with a range of plans, programs, tools and resources designed to help you and your family stay well. Benefits
Health, dental, vision and life insurance 401(k) with company matching contributions (up to 6%) Voya Retirement Plan – employer-paid cash balance retirement plan (4%) Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year Paid time off – 20 days, 9 holidays, and Diversity Celebration Day Paid volunteer time — 40 hours per year Equal Employment Opportunity
Voya Financial is an equal-opportunity employer. We provide equal opportunity regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or other protected status. Reasonable Accommodations
Voya is committed to inclusion and will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals. If accommodations are needed for the application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact resources for applicants with disabilities.
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Digital Product Owner role at Voya Financial. The Product Owner defines and prioritizes the product backlog to deliver valuable features, bridging business goals and technical execution. Collaborates with engineering, design, QA, and stakeholders such as marketing, customer service and sales. Acts as the voice of the customer and business within the development team, ensuring user stories are clear and aligned with strategic objectives. This position may be remote with travel to a Voya office as required. Candidates must be located within a 50-mile radius of the assigned office. Responsibilities
Translate business needs and product strategy into clear, actionable user stories and acceptance criteria for the development team. Own, prioritize and maintain the product backlog reflecting customer needs, business priorities, technical constraints, and team capacity. Collaborate with stakeholders – including business teams, UX and engineering – to gather requirements, validate solutions and align on priorities. Participate in agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, backlog refinement, and daily stand-ups to guide development and ensure delivery of high-value features. Make trade-off decisions based on scope, time and resources, balancing immediate needs with long-term product goals. Ensure development work aligns with the product vision and delivers measurable outcomes that support business objectives. Monitor progress against sprint goals and resolve impediments or dependencies that block team success. Validate completed features against acceptance criteria and support user acceptance testing. Use analytics, user feedback, and team insights to refine backlog items and drive continuous improvement. Stay aware of industry trends, customer behavior, and internal metrics to inform future enhancements. Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory, data privacy, and security requirements throughout the development lifecycle. Own performance and event monitoring activities, using reporting and debugging tools to identify bottlenecks and optimize system efficiency. Ensure environment compliance with applicable regulations, updates, and security policies. Minimum Knowledge & Experience
Bachelor\'s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field 2+ years of experience in wealth management Proven experience as a Product Owner or in a similar role within an Agile development environment Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum principles, with experience writing user stories, managing product backlogs, and collaborating with cross-functional delivery teams Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate product requirements to technical and non-technical stakeholders Ability to balance competing priorities, make data-informed decisions, and manage trade-offs between scope, time and resources Experience with Jira, Confluence, and related tools Strong analytical skills and a data-driven mindset to interpret metrics and user feedback Familiarity with software development processes and ability to work with engineers and understand technical constraints A customer-first mindset and a passion for delivering value through iterative product improvements Compensation and Benefits
Voya is committed to fair and equitable pay for comparable roles and responsibilities. The below annual base salary range reflects the expected hiring range for this position in listed locations. In addition to base salary, Voya offers incentive opportunities based on role performance. Salaries are location-based and final at offer. Part-time salaries are prorated based on hours. Base salary range: $67,700 - $112,850 USD Be Well. Stay Well. Voya provides resources to support physical, financial, social and emotional well-being, with a range of plans, programs, tools and resources designed to help you and your family stay well. Benefits
Health, dental, vision and life insurance 401(k) with company matching contributions (up to 6%) Voya Retirement Plan – employer-paid cash balance retirement plan (4%) Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year Paid time off – 20 days, 9 holidays, and Diversity Celebration Day Paid volunteer time — 40 hours per year Equal Employment Opportunity
Voya Financial is an equal-opportunity employer. We provide equal opportunity regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or other protected status. Reasonable Accommodations
Voya is committed to inclusion and will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals. If accommodations are needed for the application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact resources for applicants with disabilities.
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