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Gesa Credit Union

Product Owner II

Gesa Credit Union, Tukwila, Washington, United States

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Overview The Product Owner II is responsible for the technical life cycle of the products they have been assigned, including coordinating development efforts, configuration changes, and support. The Product Owner II is responsible for documenting technical requirements, building product roadmaps, and budgeting associated with the products they oversee. The Product Owner II will collaborate with internal stakeholders, developers, and vendors regularly to deliver new products and enhance existing products that meet the documented business objectives of the products they support. The Product Owner II will coordinate the lifecycle of their product through the Agile Practices.

What You Will Be Doing

Understand business and end-user needs; identify and prioritize features to meet those needs

Actively participate in Agile ceremonies to ensure development efforts remain aligned with business objectives, the product vision, and user needs

Facilitate stakeholders’ inspection & reviews of delivered functionality, lead planning sessions to clarify priorities, and maintain transparent communication throughout the development lifecycle

Negotiate deliverables based on team capacity and learning; adapt plans iteratively to reflect evolving priorities and validated outcomes

Develop near and long-term rolling-wave product roadmaps in collaboration with business owners; refine the roadmap based on stakeholder input, delivery data, and validated learnings

Define and track key product success metrics to evaluate value delivery, inform prioritization, and communicate outcomes to stakeholders

Leverage understanding of product strengths and weaknesses to maximize value delivery and inform stakeholders of potential improvements

Analyze end user feedback and operational metrics to identify and understand product needs

Direct and oversee the lifecycle of two or more products by independently managing and prioritizing their backlogs, ensuring a steady flow of user stories 1–2 weeks in advance

Collaborate with business owners and technical stakeholders to develop and document user stories from the user’s perspective

Collect and understand technical requirements for new implementations and enhancements to ensure technical runway, minimize debt, and maintain product stability

Prioritize non-functional backlog items (performance, scalability, maintainability) to support sustainable development

Assist the team with the development of test cases

Manage vendor relationships and assist with review and negotiation of contracts with business stakeholders

Ensure the product is compliant with regulatory and security requirements; plan and complete upgrades to maintain standards and controls

About You

Ability to understand complex business problems and identify and interpret business needs

Ability to create a product strategy that aligns with measurable business outcomes

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly to varied stakeholders

Facilitation and influencing skills to drive decision-making among stakeholders with diverse perspectives

Experience in an Agile environment (Kanban or Scrum)

Strong organizational skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team

Proven knowledge of product management tools like Azure DevOps or Jira

Proficiency with process flow/documentation tools (e.g., Lucidchart)

Proven knowledge of UI mockup/design tools (e.g., Figma)

Ability to travel to complete responsibilities and attend approved seminars/education

What You Will Need

Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of product owner experience in an Agile environment

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field, or equivalent experience

Knowledge of the Financial Industry, products, and services

Credit Union experience preferred

Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Professional Scrum Product Owner I (PSPO I), or equivalent foundational certification required

AIPMM Agile PO/PM (ACPMPO) or ICP-APO or equivalent preferred; MuleSoft certification preferred

Our Team Member Value Proposition We offer benefits and perks including competitive pay, comprehensive medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) match, paid time off, incentive programs, tuition assistance, and volunteer opportunities. We are committed to wellbeing and prosperity for our team members.

Salary Range and Location

Tukwila, WA : $97,915.62 - $146,873.43

Lynnwood, WA : $93,060.30 - $139,590.45

Base pay range varies by location and experience. Talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Gesa Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment.

Additional Information Gesa Credit Union reserves the right to revise or change the job description as needed. Selected candidates must pass pre-employment checks.

Disability accommodation is available in the application and interview process. For accommodations, contact HR at (509) 378-3100 or hrmail@gesa.com.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Product Management and Marketing

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