AVP, Prism Product Owner

About the position

We are seeking a Product Owner for the PRISM program to lead the ongoing development of our Credit Underwriting platform - SynApps, driving key integrations and the migration from legacy technologies to a modern cloud-based architecture. The ideal candidate combines strong leadership and decision-making abilities, technical acumen, and robust product management experience in Credit products. This role requires active collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure solutions align to business needs and deliver value.

Responsibilities

• Champion Credit business perspective while guiding the migration of products and services from legacy to cloud platforms.
• Collaborate with business and technology leadership to shape and communicate the vision and roadmap for SynApps 2.0.
• Lead agile teams to execute & deliver the required APIs, services, UI, and orchestration flows per the roadmap.
• Prioritize features and user stories based on business value, customer impact, and technical feasibility.
• Serve as a key liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders to identify deliverables, dependencies, and risks.
• Develop and maintain a well-prioritized backlog; partner with development teams to refine requirements and clarify acceptance criteria.
• Lead product release planning and set clear delivery expectations.
• Actively participate in PI (Program Increment) planning and related agile ceremonies.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Mathematics/Statistics/Commerce, or in lieu of a degree, 5+ years of experience in Credit Acquisitions.
• 5+ years of Project/Product Management experience.
• Strong familiarity with Scaled Agile practices and hands-on experience as a Product Owner.
• Proven ability to actively engage in technical discussions and ensure development efforts align with business priorities.

Nice-to-haves

• Track record of creative problem solving and ability to thrive in a cross-functional and hybrid work environment.
• 2+ years of experience in Credit Acquisition.
• Ability to multi-task & lead multiple products & teams.
• High energy, self-motivated, with strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• 3+ years of experience leading software development projects.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while influencing and making judgment calls.
• Strong understanding of Revolving and Closed End Credit business concepts.
• Advanced proficiency with MS Office; experience with data analytics and reporting tools.
• Experience writing test plans and scripts and participating in system validation.

Benefits

• Annual bonus based on individual and company performance.
• Flexible working options including work from home or office.
• Inclusive culture with Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
• Support for career growth and development.