Product Owner I - US Bankcard Acquisition - New Capabilities

Work Location:

Wilmington, Delaware, United States of America

Hours:

40

Line of Business:

Enterprise Enabling Functions

Pay Detail:

$86,840 - $130,000 USD

TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Growth opportunities and skill development are defining features of the colleague experience at TD. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs.

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Job Description:

Product Owner I - US Bankcard Acquisition - New Capabilities is responsible to ensure that a development team (pod) is creating value for the organization through the delivery of customer-focused product increments. This entails aligning with other Product Owners and senior management to follow a product vision, creating and maintaining a prioritized product backlog, managing delivery blockers, continuously assessing customer feedback. The Product Owner I should always be considering how to maximize value, assessing how the product or the delivery process can be continuously improved, contributes to a positive work environment and ensures that work embodies the Agile principles of transparency, collaboration and engagement.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, Standard Business Hours

This could be either a remote or hybrid role. If pursuing the hybrid option, you will work in office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in one of the two locations below:

1313 North Market Street, Wilmington, DE

12000 Horizon Way, Mount Laurel, NJ

Depth & Scope:

Key subject matter expert professional role requiring substantial knowledge / expertise in a complex field and knowledge of broader related areas

Accountable for specialized product development support based on sound product expertise and knowledge of Agile/Scrum processes, roles and practices

Integrates knowledge of the enterprise sub-function’s or business line’s overarching strategy in developing solutions across multiple functions or operations

Interprets internal/external business challenges and the industry environment, recommends course of action and best practices to improve products, processes or services

Leads and integrates cross-function understanding within their own field of specialty, and /or projects with significant resource requirements, risk and / or complexity

Solves or may lead others to solve complex problems; leads efforts or partners with others to develop new solutions

Uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgement and identify solutions

Impacts the achievement of sub-function or business line objectives within the area they are accountable for

Communicates difficult concepts; converts information to compelling business context and advice; influences and gains alignment across increasingly senior stakeholders

Works autonomously as the lead and guide others within area of expertise

Education & Experience:

Undergraduate degree and / or product certificate

7+ years relevant experience

3-5 years Product Owner or Agile related delivery experience

Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) certification and project management experience considered an asset

Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) certifications or experience operating in scaled agile delivery considered an asset

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong communication skills (both verbal and written)

Background in technology & product strong preferred

Experience with JIRA and Confluence

Self-motivated

Adaptability - able to pivot when needed

Proven ability to drive delivery end-to-end

Strong time management and organizational skills

Previous Product/Feature ownership

Ability to influence without direct authority

Customer Accountabilities:

Partners with senior management to support the delivery of a product vision

In alignment with the product vision, create and maintain a product backlog and continuously re-prioritize user stories that will provide the most customer or end user value

Continuously aligns with senior management on the product delivery roadmap, defined Minimum Marketable Features or Minimum Viable Products and release cadence

Reviews performance analytics; recommend and champion strategies to enhance the customer or end user product experience

Participates in scrum or Kanban events (e.g. stand-ups, retrospectives), express new ideas for improving product value or delivery efficiency, sharing with leadership as appropriate

Proactively engages established business process partners to ensure customers or end users are prepared for application changes and establish Day 2 processes

Creates a value-focused product backlog and continuously iterate, ensuring there are user stories scoped and prioritized

Provides user story design, development and completion oversight; accepting / rejecting user stories based on the agreed upon Definition of Done and Acceptance Criteria

Manages delivery initiatives and (depending on complexity) oversee multiple development team (pod) backlogs

Proactively raises issues that impede the efficient delivery of customer-focused increments

Responsible for defect management and prioritization

Shareholder Accountabilities:

Adheres to enterprise frameworks or methodologies that relate to activities for own business area / journey

Ensures on-going strategic alignment with senior management, providing feedback as appropriate

Considers development team and stakeholder feedback in backlog management, facilitating conversations with multiple stakeholders representing competing priorities

Understands the internal business and technical environment, proactively defining, aligning or integrating with relevant stakeholders, shared services control groups (or platform as appropriate

Leads the submission and discussion on the Quarterly Business Review, with respect to their product

Proactively manages business stakeholders to obtain inputs needed for product development in a timely manner

Monitors the regulatory environment and partner with the senior management to consider changes to product strategy as needed

Actively coordinates and engages in risk, quality and/or business testing management

Empowered to make product delivery decisions, escalating to senior management as appropriate

Actively communicates to business, technology and senior management regarding product changes and backlog priorities

Single point of escalation for development team, providing guidance and decisioning as needed

Works cohesively with peers to reinforce Agile processes

Compiles performance metrics and share with relevant stakeholders

Defines the OKRs in partnership with numerous stakeholders across the organization

Protects the interests of the organization- identify and manage risks, and escalate non-standard, high risk activities as necessary

Keeps abreast of emerging issues, trends, and evolving regulatory requirements and assess potential impacts

Maintains a culture of risk management and control, supported by effective processes in alignment with risk appetite

Employee/Team Accountabilities:

Participates fully as a member of the team, support a positive work environment that promotes service to the business, quality, innovation and teamwork and ensure timely communication of issues / points of interest

Supports team development, track team performance metrics, and provides ongoing coaching and support

Provides thought leadership and / or industry knowledge for area of expertise in product area and participate in knowledge transfer within the team and business area / journey

Works cohesively with Scrum Master to reinforce Agile processes

Participates in personal performance management and development activities, including cross training within own team

Keeps others informed and up-to-date about the status / progress of delivery and / or all relevant or useful information related to day-to-day activities

Contributes to team development of skills and capabilities through mentorship of others, by sharing knowledge and experiences and leveraging best practices

Leads, motivates and develops relationships with internal and external business partners / stakeholders to develop productive working relationships

Contributes to a fair, positive and equitable environment that supports a diverse workforce

Acts as a brand ambassador for the business area / journey and the bank, both internally and / or externally

Who We Are

TD Securities offers a wide range of capital markets products and services to corporate, government, and institutional clients who choose us for our innovation, execution, and experience. With more than 6,500 professionals operating out of 40 cities across the globe, we help clients meet their needs today and prepare for tomorrow. Our services include underwriting and distributing new issues, providing trusted advice and industry-leading insight, extending access to global markets, and delivering integrated transaction banking solutions. In 2023, we acquired Cowen Inc., offering our clients access to a premier U.S. equities business and highly-diverse equity research franchise, while growing our strong, diversified investment bank. We are growth-oriented, people-focused, and community-minded. As a team, we work to deliver value for our clients every day.

Our Total Rewards Package

Our Total Rewards package reflects the investments we make in our colleagues to help them and their families achieve their financial, physical and mental well-being goals. Total Rewards at TD includes base salary and variable compensation/incentive awards (e.g., eligibility for cash and/or equity incentive awards, generally through participation in an incentive plan) and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off (including Vacation PTO, Flex PTO, and Holiday PTO), banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition. Learn more (http://hrportal.ehr.com/tdtotalrewards)

Additional Information:

We’re delighted that you’re considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations, training programs, and a competitive benefits plan, we’re committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.

Colleague Development

If you’re interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills, we want to help you succeed. You’ll have regular career, development, and performance conversations with your manager, as well as access to an online learning platform and a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities. Whether you have a passion for helping customers and want to expand your experience, or you want to coach and inspire your colleagues, there are many different career paths within our organization at TD – and we’re committed to helping you identify opportunities that support your goals.

Training & Onboarding

We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you’ve got everything you need to succeed in your new role.

Interview Process

We’ll reach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview. We do our best to communicate outcomes to all applicants by email or phone call.

Accommodation

If you are an applicant with a disability and need accommodations to complete the application process, email the TD Bank US Workplace Accommodations Program at USWAPTDO@td.com . Include your full name, best way to reach you, and the accommodation needed to assist you with the application process.

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