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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Product Owner I - **Company:** Premierbank - **Location:** Fort Atkinson, WI, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Windows, Agile Methodology, Microsoft Azure, Information Systems, Operational Data Store, Scrum Methodology, Microsoft SharePoint, Software Requirements Analysis - **Published:** May 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=cc8e7ed0e71a0222 ## About the Role Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * 2-4 years of experience in business analysis, operations, project coordination, or related financial services role. * Banking or financial services experience preferred but not required. * Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Information Systems, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered. Core Competencies * Strong analytical and critical thinking skills * Ability to translate business needs into structured requirements * Process mapping and workflow analysis capability * Strong written and verbal communication skills * Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines * Collaboration across business and technical teams * Comfort working in structured and unstructured environments * Basic data literacy and ability to interpret operational reporting * Strong initiative, accountability, and follow-through Technical Skills * Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint) * Experience with Azure DevOps or similar work tracking tools preferred * Familiarity with Agile or Scrum concepts preferred ## Description We are seeking a driven, analytical, and collaborative Product Owner I to help bridge the gap between business operations and technology. This role plays a critical part in bringing structure, visibility, and clear prioritization to initiatives across multiple business areas while helping deliver meaningful solutions that improve efficiency, processes, and the overall employee and customer experience. The Product Owner I combines elements of product ownership and business analysis, working closely with business leaders, operational teams, and technology partners to support strategic initiatives and operational improvements. This role supports a variety of value streams including consumer and business banking, commercial lending, digital banking, treasury management, and operations., * Own and manage assigned product and project backlogs, ensuring work is clearly defined, prioritized, and aligned with business objectives. * Sequence work based on business value, operational impact, risk, and strategic priorities. * Ensure initiatives are sufficiently defined and prepared prior to sprint commitment. * Facilitate backlog refinement, prioritization, and planning sessions with business and technology partners. * Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives, and backlog refinement. Business Analysis & Process Improvement * Partner with business stakeholders to understand operational needs, clarify objectives, and define desired outcomes. * Translate business requirements into actionable user stories with clearly defined acceptance criteria. * Document current-state and future-state workflows, processes, and system requirements. * Conduct business analysis to support decision-making, solution design, and operational improvement efforts. * Identify process inefficiencies, operational risks, and opportunities to improve workflows and user experiences. * Gather and analyze operational data and metrics such as cycle times, exceptions, processing volumes, and touchpoints. 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