Meritrust is hiring: Product Owner II in Wichita

Not a fully remote position. We recognize that in order to meet the needs of our communities, we must represent our communities. Our success relies on creating a culture where we have diverse perspectives and a true sense of belonging. This is a journey, and we pledge to do more than simply check the box. When you join the Meritrust team, your benefits will include:

• Comprehensive medical insurance plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous paid-time-off
• 12 paid holidays
• 401(k) plan
• Wellness program
• Tuition assistance
• Employee loan discount
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life and disability coverage

What sets working for Meritrust apart?

• Career development and pathing opportunities to move into leadership roles or other lines of business within MCU such as Commercial Lending, Finance, Marketing, Underwriting, Member Solutions, Training, Human Resources, and more.
• Supportive and engaging work environment.
• A wellness and sustainable work culture that puts family, Mother Nature, our community, and your health first.
• A work environment that encourages personal as much as professional growth, teamwork to make the dream work, and treating everyone equally.
• Studies have shown that individuals from marginalized and or historically underrepresented groups may be less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the qualifications listed. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We would encourage you to apply for a job at Meritrust Credit Union, even if you don't meet every one of our qualifications listed.

This is a full-time position working 40 hours a week, Monday-Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm. Position Summary The Product Owner Level 2 plays a pivotal role in driving product strategy and execution across Agile teams. This role builds on foundational product ownership experience and requires a strong ability to lead cross-functional collaboration, translate business strategy into actionable development work, and ensure delivery of high-impact solutions. The Level 2 Product Owner is expected to operate with greater autonomy, mentor junior team members, and influence broader product decisions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Strategic Backlog Management: Own and evolve the product backlog, ensuring alignment with business goals, customer needs, and technical feasibility. Lead prioritization across competing demands.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a primary liaison between business lines, development teams, and external partners. Facilitate strategic conversations and ensure stakeholder alignment.
• Vision Alignment: Translate the company's strategic vision into clear product goals and user experiences. Guide teams in visualizing and delivering value.
• Customer-Centric Design: Lead efforts to understand market trends, customer feedback, and user behavior to inform product decisions and UX/UI enhancements.
• Release Planning & Execution: Oversee release planning and execution, ensuring timely delivery of features and improvements. Coordinate across teams and dependencies.
• Continuous Improvement: Monitor product performance and feedback loops to identify opportunities for system, process, and experience enhancements.
• Risk & Compliance Oversight: Ensure product features and processes comply with regulatory, security, and risk management standards. Proactively manage and escalate risks.
• Mentorship & Leadership: Coach and mentor Level 1 Product Owners and team members. Promote Agile best practices and servant leadership.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Business System Analysts, vendors, and cross-functional teams to translate business strategies into development tasks.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Collaborate with data teams to ensure data quality controls are implemented and leveraged for product insights.
• Documentation & Testing: Articulate requirements into use cases, Agile stories, and acceptance criteria. Support testing frameworks and validation processes.

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor's degree in business, Computer Science, or related field preferred.
• Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), SAFe POPM, or equivalent certification strongly preferred.

Required Knowledge & Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience in product ownership or related roles.
• Proven ability to manage products through the full lifecycle in Agile environments.
• Strong understanding of market research, data analysis, and customer experience design.
• Familiarity with regulatory, compliance, and risk management standards.

Technical & Leadership Skills:

• Proficiency in Agile tools (e.g., Adobe Workfront, Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage competing priorities.
• Experience working in fast-paced, dynamic environments.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Standard office conditions
• Low to moderate noise
• Limited lifting up to 20 lb

Final Compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, certifications, and internal pay equity. We anticipate this position to close within 30 days of posting. Please submit your application at your earliest convenience to be considered. You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Meritrust Credit Union, we encourage you to apply! Thank you for your interest in Meritrust Credit Union.