Senior Bank Agile Product Owner

USAA

. Prioritize the Bank agile team backlog to drive business outcomes in service to business strategy .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $103,450 - $186,210 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Agile methodologies, process improvement, and project delivery, with a strong focus on stakeholder collaboration and risk management. Proven ability to translate business strategy into actionable plans while optimizing value flow and ensuring quality product delivery.

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Agile MethodologiesProcess ImprovementBusiness Requirements AnalysisStakeholder CollaborationRisk Management

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Hard Skills

Project DeliveryProcess EngineeringData-Driven Decision-MakingUser Story GroomingOKR Development and TrackingBusiness Process StreamliningMortgage Origination LifecycleRegulatory ComplianceAcceptance Criteria DefinitionTechnical Software Delivery Methodologies

Soft Skills

CommunicationNegotiationConflict ResolutionProblem SolvingLeadership

Industry Keywords

BankingRegulatory PoliciesComplianceRisk Management FrameworkReal Estate Lending

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prioritize the Bank agile team backlog to drive business outcomes in service to business strategy
Communicate and drive the vision and strategy to key stakeholders and Bank agile team members
Ensure delivery of quality product and member experience solutions through stakeholder collaboration
Work with the Team-of-Teams Lead to clarify and align business strategy, goals, and objectives
Translate business strategy into a clear vision and create and prioritize the Bank agile team's backlog
Define and communicate acceptance criteria based on business requirements and customer needs
Solve complex issues using data-driven decision-making, including allocating funds and developing and tracking OKRs
Deliver against Bank agile team-level OKRs
Act as the voice of the end user and seek customer feedback
Own and maintain a groomed backlog of user stories, including grooming, prioritization, refinement, and story estimation
Optimize value flow through the multi-Bank agile team Agile environment
Remove impediments, resolve conflicts, and manage risks and issues
Provide feedback on work in progress, clarify requirements, anticipate and remove roadblocks, and answer questions
Recommend continuous Bank agile team and process improvements to leadership
May lead functional Bank agile teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity
Identify, measure, monitor, and control business risks in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree; OR 4 years of relevant education and/or experience
6 years of experience in process improvement, project delivery, business/requirements analysis or directly related supported business operations/product line
Knowledge of multiple technical software delivery methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall, and SAFe
Advanced experience analyzing business requirements, process flows and use cases to identify opportunities to streamline business processes in accordance with risk management framework and regulatory requirements
Advanced knowledge and demonstrated use of Process Engineering methodologies
Working knowledge of applicable banking, regulatory, compliance policies including applicable laws, rules, and regulations
Ability to communicate difficult concepts and negotiate with others to adopt a different point of view
Minimum 8 years real estate lending experience for end-to-end understanding of the mortgage origination lifecycle
Proven experience leading a matrixed team with multiple stakeholders
US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner
Must not require immigration support now or in the future; USAA does not provide visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work environment with hybrid flexibility for active-duty military spouses consistent with applicable policy and business needs
Relocation assistance is not available
Pay incentives may be available based on overall corporate and individual performance, at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans
401(k)
Pension
Life insurance
Parental benefits
Adoption assistance
Paid time off program
Paid holidays
16 paid volunteer hours
Wellness programs
Career path planning
Continuing education assistance