Director, Development Product Owner - AML

Why USAA?

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Director, Development Product Owner - AML to join our team! Are you an expert in leading project delivery teams for large-scale technology solutions and cloud-based data management (Snowflake)? Do you understand the laws and regulations impacting AML technology and data?  The ideal candidate will have experience in SAFe ART or Large-Scale Scrum (LESS) programs and possess strong communication skills for executive-level presentations and requirement gathering. Previous exposure to AML, Governance, Risk, and Compliance in banking and insurance sectors is a plus. Shape the future of our organization with your valuable insights and experience.

We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be in the office 4 days per week. This position can be based in one of the following locations: San Antonio, TX, Plano, TX, Phoenix, AZ, Colorado Springs, CO, Charlotte, NC, Chesapeake, VA or Tampa, FL.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

What you'll do:

• Directs a team that works on Agile efforts to include highly complex multi-year journeys that span multiple Agile teams, programs, and/or portfolios.
• Drives creativity and ingenuity among the team in the search for and application of new product development solutions to resolve highly technical and unique issues.
• Serves as an Agile leader for the team and leads the effective prioritization and delegation of work assignments.
• Oversees and ensures the identification and engagement of business partners, domain and Subject Matter Experts across all levels of Agile work is completed effectively.
• Partners with sponsors and key team members to gain an understanding of the needs, measures, and risks & controls for the improvement area.
• Provides guidance and oversight at the portfolio, program and project level plans related to schedule, scope and resources.
• Teaches and emphasizes methodology (Agile, Waterfall) principles and structure while creating an environment and attitude of continuous improvement.
• Works with the business to develop metrics to lead risk, track benefits and adoption (KPIs, KRIs, etc.).
• Oversees and holds DPOs accountable for applying knowledge and adhering to required Enterprise processes, procedures, controls, standards, tools and templates. (EPMO, SDLC, FFIEC, DDLC, etc.).
• Coaches and mentors Product Owners.
• Builds and supervises a team of employees through ongoing execution of recruiting, development, retention, performance management, and managerial activities.
• Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, supervised, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

What you have:

• Bachelor’s degree; OR 4 years of related experience (in addition to the minimum years of experience required) may be substituted in lieu of degree.
• 8 years of demonstrated experience in process improvement, project delivery, business/requirements analysis or directly related business operations/product line.
• 3 years of direct team lead or management experience.
• Hands-on experience leading stages of the software or product development life cycle.
• Experienced knowledge and demonstrated use of least one technical software delivery methodology (i.e., Agile, Waterfall, etc.).
• Experience with and actively drives towards a definition of minimum marketable features and minimum viable products.
• Experience in Microsoft Office products and product management tools.
• Expert knowledge and demonstrated experience providing mentorship and guidance of Process Engineering Methodologies, project management, and/or Change Management Practices.
• Experience analyzing business requirements and ability to find opportunities to streamline business processes in accordance with risk management framework and regulatory requirements.

What sets you apart:

• 5+ years demonstrated delivery of value as a product owner/product manager within a SAFe ART or Large-Scale Scrum (LESS) program.
• Advanced SAFe Certifications such as: SAFe Agile Product Management (APM), SAFe Practice Consultant (SPC), SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM). Experience working with Jira Software tool and/or Clarity to document, plan and organize.
• Advanced experience leading project delivery teams that design and implement large-scale AML (Anti-Money Laundering) technology solutions (Actimize) and/or cloud-based data management solutions (Snowflake).
• Advanced business requirement-gathering experience associated to AML data and reporting within the banking and insurance industries.
• Experience with laws and regulations impacting AML technology and data.
• Advanced knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), FFIEC guidelines and Information Governance standards and practices.
• Experience with strategy and managing project budget and benefit identification.
• Thought leadership, exceptional critical thinking, as well as excellent oral/written communication skills; experience with presentation development and briefing all levels of management.

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

What we offer:

Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market data of the position. The actual salary for this role may vary by location. The salary range for this position is: $120,550 - $230,400.

Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.

Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals.

For more details on our outstanding benefits, please visit our benefits page on USAAjobs.com.

Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis, this posting will remain open until the position is filled. Thus, interested candidates are encouraged to apply the same day they view this posting.

USAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.