Invesco
About Invesco
As one of the worlds leading independent global investment firms, Invesco is dedicated to rethinking possibilities for our clients. By delivering the combined power of our distinctive investment management capabilities, we provide a wide range of investment strategies and vehicles to our clients around the world. If you're looking for challenging work, intelligent colleagues, and exposure across a global footprint, come explore your potential at Invesco. Whats in it for you?
Our people are at the very core of our success. Invesco employees get more out of life through our comprehensive compensation and benefit offerings including: Flexible paid time off Hybrid work schedule 401(k) matching of 100% up to the first 6% with a discretionary supplemental contribution Health & wellbeing benefits Parental Leave benefits Employee stock purchase plan
Job Description
The Product Owner (PO) for Distribution Product Data is responsible for maximizing the value delivered by the Agile team focused on product data solutions that support distribution needs. The PO ensures the team backlog is aligned with the needs of distribution stakeholders, business objectives, and Invescos technology strategy. As the primary advocate for distribution data consumers, the PO bridges business and technology, driving continuous evolution of data products to support sales, marketing, and client engagement. Responsibilities of the Role
Lead Product Data Vision & Strategy: Develop and execute a clear vision and strategy for product data solutions supporting distribution, ensuring alignment with Invescos business goals and distribution objectives. Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with distribution, investments, sales, marketing, engineering, and data governance teams to define product data requirements, use cases, and roadmap priorities. Backlog Management: Own and prioritize the product data backlog, balancing the needs of distribution stakeholders, regulatory requirements, and technical feasibility. Data Quality & Accessibility: Ensure product data is accurate, timely, and accessible for distribution teams, supporting initiatives such as product launches, sales enablement, and regulatory reporting. Performance Measurement: Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for product data usage, quality, and impact on distribution effectiveness. Communication: Act as the primary point of contact for product distribution data, providing regular updates to stakeholders and senior management on progress, risks, and opportunities. Agile Leadership: Facilitate Epic and Story refinement sessions with the development team and distribution stakeholders. Communicate release and sprint progress using Agile metrics. Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement cycles at sprint and release levels, incorporating feedback from distribution users and adapting to changing business needs. Industry Awareness: Stay informed on industry trends, data standards, and competitor approaches to distribution product data, ensuring Invescos solutions remain competitive.
Requirements of the Role
Experience: Minimum 8 years as a Product Owner, with significant experience in data products or data management, ideally within financial services or asset management. Proven track record working with Agile teams (Scrum/Kanban) and delivering data solutions for distribution or sales organizations.
Technical & Business Skills: Strong understanding of investment product data, data governance, and data integration concepts. Ability to translate distribution business needs into technical data requirements. Experience with data quality frameworks and data accessibility best practices.
Certifications: Agile Certified Professional certifications preferred (e.g., SAFe Certified Product Owner/Product Manager or equivalent).
Education: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Business, or related field; advanced degree or MBA preferred.
Personal Attributes: Excellent communication, leadership, and problem?solving skills. Highly organized, self?motivated, adaptable, and able to work in a fast?paced environment. Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage daily with cross?functional teams.
Compensation: The salary range for this position in Illinois is $120,000 to $130,000 annually. Full time / Part Time : Full time Workplace Model : Pursuant to Invescos Workplace Policy, employees are expected to work at least four full days each week in an Invesco office. Invescos culture of inclusivity and its commitment to diversity in the workplace are demonstrated through our people practices. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, or veteran status. Our equal opportunity employment efforts comply with all applicable U.S. state and federal laws governing non?discrimination in employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr
As one of the worlds leading independent global investment firms, Invesco is dedicated to rethinking possibilities for our clients. By delivering the combined power of our distinctive investment management capabilities, we provide a wide range of investment strategies and vehicles to our clients around the world. If you're looking for challenging work, intelligent colleagues, and exposure across a global footprint, come explore your potential at Invesco. Whats in it for you?
Our people are at the very core of our success. Invesco employees get more out of life through our comprehensive compensation and benefit offerings including: Flexible paid time off Hybrid work schedule 401(k) matching of 100% up to the first 6% with a discretionary supplemental contribution Health & wellbeing benefits Parental Leave benefits Employee stock purchase plan
Job Description
The Product Owner (PO) for Distribution Product Data is responsible for maximizing the value delivered by the Agile team focused on product data solutions that support distribution needs. The PO ensures the team backlog is aligned with the needs of distribution stakeholders, business objectives, and Invescos technology strategy. As the primary advocate for distribution data consumers, the PO bridges business and technology, driving continuous evolution of data products to support sales, marketing, and client engagement. Responsibilities of the Role
Lead Product Data Vision & Strategy: Develop and execute a clear vision and strategy for product data solutions supporting distribution, ensuring alignment with Invescos business goals and distribution objectives. Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with distribution, investments, sales, marketing, engineering, and data governance teams to define product data requirements, use cases, and roadmap priorities. Backlog Management: Own and prioritize the product data backlog, balancing the needs of distribution stakeholders, regulatory requirements, and technical feasibility. Data Quality & Accessibility: Ensure product data is accurate, timely, and accessible for distribution teams, supporting initiatives such as product launches, sales enablement, and regulatory reporting. Performance Measurement: Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for product data usage, quality, and impact on distribution effectiveness. Communication: Act as the primary point of contact for product distribution data, providing regular updates to stakeholders and senior management on progress, risks, and opportunities. Agile Leadership: Facilitate Epic and Story refinement sessions with the development team and distribution stakeholders. Communicate release and sprint progress using Agile metrics. Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement cycles at sprint and release levels, incorporating feedback from distribution users and adapting to changing business needs. Industry Awareness: Stay informed on industry trends, data standards, and competitor approaches to distribution product data, ensuring Invescos solutions remain competitive.
Requirements of the Role
Experience: Minimum 8 years as a Product Owner, with significant experience in data products or data management, ideally within financial services or asset management. Proven track record working with Agile teams (Scrum/Kanban) and delivering data solutions for distribution or sales organizations.
Technical & Business Skills: Strong understanding of investment product data, data governance, and data integration concepts. Ability to translate distribution business needs into technical data requirements. Experience with data quality frameworks and data accessibility best practices.
Certifications: Agile Certified Professional certifications preferred (e.g., SAFe Certified Product Owner/Product Manager or equivalent).
Education: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Business, or related field; advanced degree or MBA preferred.
Personal Attributes: Excellent communication, leadership, and problem?solving skills. Highly organized, self?motivated, adaptable, and able to work in a fast?paced environment. Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage daily with cross?functional teams.
Compensation: The salary range for this position in Illinois is $120,000 to $130,000 annually. Full time / Part Time : Full time Workplace Model : Pursuant to Invescos Workplace Policy, employees are expected to work at least four full days each week in an Invesco office. Invescos culture of inclusivity and its commitment to diversity in the workplace are demonstrated through our people practices. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, or veteran status. Our equal opportunity employment efforts comply with all applicable U.S. state and federal laws governing non?discrimination in employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr