Product Owner / Associate Product Manager

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco

We are the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco — public servants with a mission to advance the nation’s monetary, financial, and payment systems to build a stronger economy for all Americans.

As part of the nation’s central bank, we are committed to understanding and serving the vibrant, expansive communities of the Twelfth District, which covers the nine western states of the U.S.

That means we seek and appreciate new perspectives and build opportunities to learn and grow.

At the SF Fed, we approach our work with integrity and a commitment to service.

Join our dynamic team as an Associate Product Manager for National Integration Services at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco.

In this key role, you'll lead the day-to-day execution, working closely with customers and engineering teams to deliver solutions that meet critical business needs.

We're looking for a detail-oriented professional who can effectively manage backlogs, drive program increment planning, and serve as the voice of the customer while supporting the development team's success.

This position requires a blend of product management skills, technical acumen, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities:


* Lead day-to-day execution and delivery of infrastructure and capabilities to meet customer requirements.


* Collaborate closely with system customers to coordinate and organize on-time integration deliveries, liaising daily with engineers.


* Engage with customers to understand project needs and ensure timely follow-ups with both customers and internal teams.


* Manage, groom, and prioritize the product backlog.


* Create and deliver features in a timely manner.


* Lead PI (Program Increment) planning, including labeling and assigning tasks for upcoming PIs.


* Contribute to the development and articulation of the product vision and roadmap.


* Oversee and manage the PI Delivery Status dashboard.


* Conduct meetings as the designated Product Owner.


* Foster team connectivity through regular team meetings.


* Demonstrate strong team player ethos, supporting the team in delivering value.


* Provide support to the Development team.


* Exhibit excellent communication skills, with a commitment to timely responses.

Qualifications:


* Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent experience


* Typically requires 3 or more years experience in product management or product ownership, preferably with technical products


* Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum and SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework)


* Demonstrated ability to work effectively with technical teams and translate business requirements into actionable items


* Ability to collaborate, build relationships, and influence individuals at all levels in a matrix-management environment, as well as exte...