About the position
The TFS Banking and Commercial Lending team is seeking a highly motivated Product Owner to join. The Product Owner (PO) will be responsible for defining the mission and priorities that drive efficiencies, innovation, and improvements to support building the right things to solve customer problems that meet business goals. This position is based in Plano, TX. The position requires regular and effective partnership with data, technology, executive leadership, legal and compliance, business operations, and other Domains to enhance technology and process modernization. This involves leading quality delivery of capabilities, software development, and/or data reporting while mitigating Toyota’s risk exposure. A PO is responsible for maximizing the return on investment, enabling business value/results, and managing stakeholder expectations.
Responsibilities
- End-to-end product ownership, business process design, and product roadmap execution.
- Lead the factory product roadmap and release planning, refining a robust backlog using agile best practices.
- Solve for dependencies and resource needs.
- Serve as a change agent who will regularly interact and influence decision making of management, stakeholders and team members as needed.
- Collaborate with other factories to help define and deliver solutions and capabilities that result in the highest business value.
- Define and track metrics to focus on business value realization throughout the product lifecycle.
- Work with the Business Domain Owner to ensure the highest value is being delivered for funding received and will plan resources, manage financials, and vendor relationships.
- Actively lead and participate in factory and domain ceremonies and executive meetings.
- Participate in industry trade organizations and/or attend conferences, training events, etc. to stay on top of business and technology trends.
- Build, manage and maintain vendor and partner relationships (with platform providers, integrators, DMS providers, etc.).
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree from Accredited 4-year college or university; and/or related commensurate experience.
- 5+ years of relevant / progressive work experience (in a similar field and/or industry).
- Proven experience in requirement gathering & analysis, project management AND/OR related environment.
- Experience working with technical teams and operating in an agile environment.
- Strong strategic thinking skills and business acumen.
- Understanding of financial analysis and Lending terms.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage across multiple internal & external groups.
Nice-to-haves
- Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) is preferred.
Benefits
- A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.
- Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement.
- Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount.
- Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable).
- Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family.
- Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute.
- Paid holidays and paid time off.
- Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools, and more.
- Tax advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA).
- Relocation assistance (if applicable).
