Product Owner II – Institutional Services

M&T Bank

. Build and own the vision and roadmap for a large product or set of products aligned with strategic intent .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $123,600 - $206,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in product vision and roadmap development, prioritization of product backlogs, and customer advocacy. Proficient in Agile methodologies, design thinking, and managing digital capabilities while ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Product Vision DevelopmentAgile MethodologiesDesign Thinking PrinciplesUser Experience CollaborationProduct Backlog Prioritization

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Hard Skills

Product DesignUser Story WritingAcceptance Criteria DefinitionAnalyticsDigital Capabilities Management

Soft Skills

Strong Verbal CommunicationStrong Written CommunicationInfluencing SkillsCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Information RadiatorsCommunication Tools

Industry Keywords

Agile PrinciplesLean PrinciplesRisk ManagementRegulatory StandardsCustomer Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and own the vision and roadmap for a large product or set of products aligned with strategic intent
Prioritize product backlogs based on product vision and strategy
Represent the customer voice, convey story details, and make autonomous delivery decisions
Write user stories, groom backlogs, and define acceptance criteria supporting ATDD
Create information radiators and communication tools showing product progress
Participate in all team activities and agile ceremonies
Influence senior business partners across the organization and advocate for customers
Understand and engage with customers
Focus on outcomes using design thinking and analytics to inform complex product design
Collaborate across teams and with other Product Owners to align customer journeys and dependent backlogs
Act for the Senior Product Owner when required
Adhere to risk, regulatory, and internal control standards; escalate risk issues
Promote belonging and reflect the M&T Bank brand
Implement internal and external audit points and applicable regulatory issues
Complete other related duties as assigned
Manage activities through influence, accountability, and ownership in an agile environment without direct reports

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 6 years’ business, analytical, technical and/or product experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 10 years’ higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 6 years’ business, analytical, technical and/or product experience
Prior experience prioritizing across competing priorities and quickly-changing landscape
Prior experience actively seeking out multiple opinions, yet making independent decisions and influencing positive outcomes
Understanding of Design Thinking principles
Knowledge of product design and development best practices
Knowledge of Agile and Lean principles and practices
Experience working in partnership with user experience teams on product design
Experience developing/managing digital capabilities
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Specific subject matter expertise as required by assigned product