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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Product Owner - **Company:** Eliassen Group - **Location:** Raleigh, NC, United States - **Salary:** $135,200.0 - $145,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, Banking Software, Data Auditing, Data Governance, Scrum Methodology, Data Streaming, Strategies of Testing, Enterprise Data Management, Integration Tests, Data Lineage - **Published:** August 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.nexxt.com/job.asp?id=3361207229&tx=KK8383FFR&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role * Demonstrated experience owning a product backlog and leading Agile delivery teams in a complex or regulated environment, ideally financial services. * Experience managing or mentoring team members, including direct or matrixed staff. * Strong working knowledge of Agile, Lean, and Kaizen with hands-on experience using Jira or Azure DevOps. * Experience leading or supporting production readiness, testing strategy, and QA for large-scale implementations. * Working knowledge of bank regulatory compliance, controls, and governance, with audit alignment experience. * Working knowledge of data lineage and data flows, including traceability from sources to reporting outputs. * Proven ability to translate strategy into a prioritized roadmap and actionable user stories. * Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and executive presentation skills. * Working knowledge of Federal Reserve Call Reporting, particularly FR Y-14C and related schedules and source data. * Resourceful problem solver with technical fluency to engage with data and technology teams. * Preferred: experience with acquisitions and integration testing, wealth management implementations, front-to-back-office operations, and regulatory programs such as FR Y-14M/Q and FR Y-9C. * Preferred: track record leading organizational change and continuous improvement cultures. Education Requirements: * Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Technology, or related field, or equivalent practical experience. * Preferred certifications: CSPO, SAFe POPM, or equivalent. ## Description Our client seeks an experienced Product Owner to modernize Call Reporting data and processes with primary focus on FR Y-14C. The role leads Agile delivery teams, manages a team of product analysts and associate product owners, and partners with Technology, Risk, Compliance, and senior stakeholders to deliver governed outcomes that balance reporting accuracy, regulatory requirements, and business value., * Own and communicate the product vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned to enterprise and business unit goals. * Translate business strategy into a prioritized backlog that delivers measurable value. * Define success metrics and track product performance against KPIs and OKRs. * Identify market, customer, and competitive trends within financial services to inform product direction. * Lead identification, prioritization, and remediation of data deficiencies to improve Call Reporting accuracy and data quality. * Own and maintain the product backlog with well-defined, estimable items prioritized by business value and risk. * Write and refine user stories, acceptance criteria, and definition of done with the delivery team. * Make timely scope and prioritization decisions to keep delivery unblocked. * Ensure backlog reflects regulatory, compliance, and data governance requirements. * Manage the regulatory reporting requirements backlog and prioritize releases and fixes based on impact. * Lead and coach product analysts and associate product owners, providing direction and development support. * Participate in Agile ceremonies as the voice of the customer. * Partner with Scrum Masters to manage velocity, capacity, and dependencies. * Remove impediments related to scope, priority, or stakeholder alignment. * Oversee production readiness, testing strategy, defect management, and evidence capture with QA and Technology. * Serve as liaison between business sponsors, technology teams, and executive stakeholders. * Build consensus on priorities, trade-offs, and release plans. * Facilitate steering committees and governance forums, including regulatory and compliance initiatives. * Develop and maintain the interaction model between Enterprise Data Technology Management and Regulatory Reporting stakeholders. * Support Data Governance and Data Quality initiatives with enterprise data teams. * Manage stakeholder expectations and escalate risks and scope or timeline changes as needed. * Define and monitor product success metrics using data and customer feedback. * Apply Agile, Lean, and Kaizen principles for continuous improvement. * Champion a high-performance culture and mentor team members. * Maintain current knowledge of Agile, product management, and banking technology trends. ## Related Videos - [The user in the eye of the Cargo1492 storm](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/96-the-user-in-the-eye-of-the-cargo1492-storm) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Enjoying SQL data pipelines with dbt](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/823-enjoying-sql-data-pipelines-with-dbt) - [A walkthrough on Responsible AI Frameworks and Case Studies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/509-a-walkthrough-on-responsible-ai-frameworks-and-case-studies) - [Resilient by Design: Building Robust Architectures in High-Stakes Financial Systems](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2106-resilient-by-design-building-robust-architectures-in-high-stakes-financial-systems) - [Enterprise-Cloud-Native - Fast-Paced Development & Deployment in a Highly Secure Banking Environment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/671-enterprise-cloud-native-fast-paced-development-deployment-in-a-highly-secure-banking-environment) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers)