Senior Product Owner III

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Product Owner III to lead modernization efforts within the Deposit Applications team, specifically focused on the Item Processing suite (for example, Check Imaging, Deposits). This high-impact role will drive product strategy, roadmap execution, and Agile delivery for the modernization of legacy systems into scalable, compliant, and efficient digital platforms.

The role requires more than five years of product or technical experience with strong Agile delivery, Information Technology problem-solving, and communication skills. Experience in financial services, FIS platforms, and item processing systems is highly preferred.

What You Will Do

- Serve as the Product Owner for the Deposit Applications Item Processing suite, leading modernization of check imaging and deposit systems.

- Define, prioritize, and manage a robust product backlog aligned to business, compliance, and modernization goals.

- Partner with Information Technology, Risk, Finance, Operations, and regulatory teams to ensure seamless delivery of product enhancements.

- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including Operations, Compliance, Information Security, Fraud, Legal, and Architecture.

- Lead Agile ceremonies, maintain backlog health, and promote Scaled Agile Framework/Agile best practices across the team.

- Translate business needs into actionable requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.

- Drive change management by advocating adoption of modern tools and processes.

- Ensure compliance and regulatory standards are embedded into product design and delivery.

- Partner with vendors, including FIS, to manage product releases, remediation, and defect resolution.

- Monitor industry and regulatory trends, applying insights to strengthen the product roadmap.

- Communicate roadmap, capabilities, and outcomes to business leaders and stakeholders.

Top Skills

Must Have:

- More than five years of product ownership or technical delivery experience

- Agile Project Delivery expertise (Scrum/Scaled Agile Framework preferred)

- Strong Information Technology problem-solving and analytical skills

- Excellent Agile communication and stakeholder management skills

Nice to Have:

- Change leadership experience (driving modernization and adoption)

- Hands-on use of application lifecycle management tools (Digital.AI Agility, Jira, Quality Center, or similar)

- Financial services industry experience, particularly with FIS platforms and item processing (checks)

Minimum Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)

- More than five years of product ownership or technical delivery experience

- Experience with deposit operations, financial systems, or item processing applications

- Strong experience in Agile, Scrum, or Scaled Agile Framework environments

- Familiarity with FIS technology platforms strongly preferred

- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills

- Change management and modernization project experience

- Lean Six Sigma certification is a plus