Vice President, Technology Product Owner II

at  BNY Mellon

Overview
Vice President, Technology Product Owner II
At BNY, our culture empowers you to grow and succeed. As a leading global financial services company at the center of the world’s financial system we touch nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day around the globe, our 50,000+ employees bring the power of their perspective to the table to create solutions with our clients that benefit businesses, communities and people everywhere.
We continue to be a leader in the industry, awarded as a top home for innovators and for creating an inclusive workplace. Through our unique ideas and talents, together we help make money work for the world. This is what #LifeAtBNY is all about.
We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Vice President, Technology Product Owner II to join our Technology Resiliency and Execution team. This role is in Pittsburgh, PA or Lake Mary FL – HYBRID (2-3 days in office required). Candidates must reside within a commutable distance to this work location, as we are unable to accommodate 100% virtual work arrangements.

EMPLOYER DESCRIPTION:

For over 230 years, the people of BNY Mellon have been at the forefront of finance, expanding the financial markets while supporting investors throughout the investment lifecycle. BNY Mellon can act as a single point of contact for clients looking to create, trade, hold, manage, service, distribute or restructure investments and safeguards nearly one-fifth of the world’s financial assets. BNY Mellon remains one of the safest, most trusted and admired companies. Every day our employees make their mark by helping clients better manage and service their financial assets around the world. Whether providing financial services for institutions, corporations or individual investors, clients count on the people of BNY Mellon across time zones and in 35 countries and more than 100 markets. It’s the collective ambition, innovative thinking and exceptionally focused client service paired with a commitment to doing what is right that continues to set us apart. Make your mark: bnymellon.com/careers.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU’LL MAKE AN IMPACT IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS:

Leads product development and strategy for large and/or complex data, analytics, technology, and software products/programs.
Usually assigned to high-growth product area expectations and has fully developed core expertise in industry trends, market segments and competitor profiles.
Experienced in Agile and Scrum methodologies.
Collaborating with inter department leads to ensure the strategy alignment with company goals & Overseeing initiatives.
Primary responsibilities include Directing the overall technical product strategy for the organization. Using subject matter expertise, experience and thought leadership to influence and direct the technical product management team, key stakeholders, and senior leaders. Manage communication with the business at a detailed functional level and discusses/resolves issues. Manage client expectations and ensures project delivery in conformance with company software development life cycle methodologies. Contributes to the achievement of related teams’ objectives.
Collaborating with other department heads to ensure strategy alignment with company goals.
Escalate and track impediments, ensure strategy and execution alignment & Reports status on managing risks and dependencies

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE, WE’RE SEEKING THE FOLLOWING:

Bachelor’s degree in business or technical-related discipline, or equivalent work experience required, advanced degree preferred.8-10 years of experience in providing consulting advice to senior IT and business management required, experience in the securities or financial services industry is a plus.
3-5 years of experience in a technical/engineering role and SME on the technology.
Proven experience as a technical product/Program manager (10+ years).
Strong technical experience with the ability to communicate and present complex information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders/audiences.
5+ years of experience collaborating with and advising executive and senior leaders to set strategy, define the product, and make tough judgements between time to market and features.
5+ years of product /Program management experience delivering large scale products.
Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong in PowerPoint, excel, documentation tools like confluence, SharePoint ect
This role requires deep product /program management expertise, excellent leadership and influencing skills and strong business judgement.
Manages client expectations and ensures project delivery in conformance with company software development life cycle methodologies. Contributes to the achievement of related teams’ objectives.
Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, dynamic environment with changing priorities and available to work flexible hours
At BNY, our culture speaks for itself. Here’s a few of our awards:
America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2024
World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2024
Human Rights Campaign Foundation, Corporate Equality Index, 100% score, 2023-2024
Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion , Disability: IN – 100% score, 2023-2024
“Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2024
Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, Top performing company for Sustainability, 2024
Bloomberg’s Gender Equality Index (GEI), 2023