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Product Owner Associate Director

AT DTCC
DTCC

Product Owner Associate Director

Dallas, TX

Are you ready to make an impact at DTCC?

Do you want to work on innovative projects, collaborate with a dynamic and supportive team, and receive investment in your professional development? At DTCC, we are at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets. We're committed to helping our employees grow and succeed. We believe that you have the skills and drive to make a real impact. We foster a thriving internal community and are committed to creating a workplace that looks like the world that we serve.

Pay and Benefits:

  • Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive
  • Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on location
  • Pension / Retirement benefits
  • Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
  • DTCC offers a flexible/hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a third day unique to each team or employee).

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The impact you will have in this role:

Being a member of the Data Solutions Controls and Reporting Team, the Associate Director will be responsible for translating the product vision into squad deliverables to achieve the product strategy, aligned with enhancing value to the client. This is done through managing scope and product backlog in collaboration with the squad, Product Manager, clients (internal/external) and key partners. The Data Solutions Controls and Reporting Team creates reusable, enterprise-ready data capabilities and data assets for the organization. In addition, the Product Owner Associate Director will support the success of a growing portfolio of enterprise ready data capabilities spanning data management, data integration, and data quality.

Your Primary Responsibilities:
  • Translate the Data Solutions product vision into squad deliverables and release plans
  • Independently lead multiple capabilities' functional and business outcomes, through the life cycle from initiation to closing
  • Collaborate across all collaborators groups to elicit business requirements, develop, and document project plans, and identify resource requirements
  • Manage the squad's backlog
  • Create and refine the backlog of user stories with the squad to provide the right level of detail at the right time to achieve definition of ready (preparation for development)
  • Accept or reject backlog items, according to acceptance criteria, during the sprint
  • Bring the voice of the client (external/internal) into the squad
  • Cultivate relationships with the Tribe Lead and key collaborators to identify issues, risks, and dependencies, and maintain alignment to achieve product strategy
  • Incorporate and prioritize technical work, as required, to deliver on release objectives
  • Improve product value by evaluating implementation alternatives and considering impact of changing scope on budget and estimates
  • Provide analytical and reporting capabilities to support decision making by the business partners
  • Craft and deliver clear and concise high quality presentations to partners and leadership that provide the appropriate level of detail for the intended audience
  • Attend and participate in all squad meetings (example. sprint and release events)

NOTE: The Primary Responsibilities of this role are not limited to the details above.

Qualifications:
  • Minimum 8 years of related experience
  • Bachelor's degree (preferred) or equivalent experience


Talents Needed for Success:
  • Exhibit strong understanding of Agile Software Development (primarily Scrum and Kanban) principles and techniques
  • Understand and use applicable work management tools (i.e. JIRA) for decision making and collaboration
  • Prior experience communicating with all partners (technology, clients, finance, integration, operations teams) to engage in discussion, create user stories, and consistently deliver the right products and solutions
  • Preferred experience in leading data-driven initiatives with a strong understanding of the data journey of an organization
  • Preferred experience with data capabilities such data management, data integration, data analytics, and data quality
  • Complete the Product Vision and effectively translate into Product Roadmap and Backlog items to deliver the highest value
  • Outstanding interpersonal, collaborative, and strategic leadership skills with a proven track record to lead, engage, and inspire teams
  • Comfort in partnering with and leading strong subject matter experts with a diverse group of backgrounds and abilities


The salary range is indicative for roles at the same level within DTCC across all US locations. Actual salary is determined based on the role, location, individual experience, skills, and other considerations. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Client-provided location(s): Dallas, TX, USA
Job ID: DTCC-208615
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • On-site/Nearby Childcare
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Return-to-Work Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Work-From-Home Stipend
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Snacks
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Financial Counseling
    • Pension
  • Professional Development

    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Professional Coaching
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Unconscious Bias Training