Senior Digital/Technical Product Manager-Digital Messaging

Why USAA?

At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families.

Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values – honesty, integrity, loyalty and service – define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful.

The Opportunity

As a dedicated Senior Digital/Technical Product Manager-Digital Messaging, you will facilitate the discovery, delivery, and performance of digital and technology products and their experiences for USAA and its members. Collaborate with internal collaborators and partners to take on complex and challenging problems to optimize the customers’ (internal/external) experience with market offerings. Design and drive implementation of multi-platform technology and digital solutions. Optimize and improve existing products and experiences across delivery channels and platforms to drive Key Performance Indicators (critical metrics) and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs). Employ User Centered Design and Design Thinking methodologies to bring elite Digital and/or Technology driven products to market. Develop the product strategy, vision, and goals and supports decision-making related to the balance and mix of innovation types and investments.

We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be in the office 4 days per week. This position can be based in one of the following locations: San Antonio, TX or Plano, TX. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

What you'll do:

• Independently employs Digital or Technology research, business and market intelligence, and data-driven insights to find opportunities, propose solutions, create and maintain roadmaps, and improve performance.

• Translates Digital or Technology product and experience opportunities (customer “needs” and “wants” as well as all other input forms into problems, gaps, etc.) into initiatives (i.e., requirements, epics, features) and drives execution strategy.

• Shepherds complex Digital or Technology product and experience opportunities from idea to market validation through collaboration with all relevant collaborators and SMEs (Business, UX, Technology, Ops, Marketing, etc.).

• Leads the development of Business Case artifacts and hypotheses for scoping and prioritization of efforts.

• Continuously employs advanced data-driven problem-solving techniques and analytical rigor to understand and report on product and experience performance against critical metrics/KRIs.

• Generates substantial insights through a variety of tools and resources to uncover areas of opportunity to inform Digital or Technology product and experience improvements.

• Leads cross-functional product teams and relationships to discover and build new Digital or Technology products, experiences, and features by collaborating with collaborators and organizational leaders to coordinate product development efforts aligned with strategic priorities.

• Prepares compelling presentations, and other forms of communication standards and templates, to present and communicate complex concepts to a diverse audience, including senior leadership.

• Conducts internal and external research and conducts situational analysis to identify and apply industry standard methodologies and trends to increase effectiveness of Digital or Technology products.

• Begins to bring in “big picture” thinking and seeks to drive clarity among team and collaborators.

• Maintains and applies advanced knowledge of the Business, Technology, UX, and relevant experiences and processes, and an academic understanding of Product Management.

• Serves as a resource to team members and assists with on-boarding new employees.

• Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

What you have:

• Bachelor’s degree; OR 4 years of related experience (in addition to the minimum years of experience required) may be substituted in lieu of degree.

• 6 years Digital/Technology Product Management experience, to include Digital/Technology experience in Strategy/Planning, Innovation, User Experience, Process Engineering, Analytics, and/or Research/Testing.

• Shown ability to effectively develop, influence, present and communicate complex concepts to cross-functional teams, non-technical users, and leadership.

• Demonstrated ability to work in an Agile, Lean Product Development and Lean Portfolio Management environment.

• Knowledge of digital and technology strategy and delivery as it relates to roadmap development, journey mapping, competitive analysis and research, and situation analysis methods.

• Knowledge of digital and technology strategy and delivery as it relates to Experience Design concepts and Human Centered Design concepts, roadmap development, journey mapping, competitive analysis and research, and situation analysis methods.

What sets you apart:

• Proven experience refining agile features for complex platforms

• Strong UX understanding leading to exceptional end to end digital experiences.

• Demonstrated ability to connect and influence cross-functional teams to achieve congruent outcomes. Experience driving alignment in matrixed organizations through communication and problem-solving.

• Proficient in business analytics tools (ie. Gridspace, Glassbox, Adobe Analytics) to convert data into actionable business improvements.

• Solid eye for business with direct experience in financial product verticals such as banking and insurance, understanding economics and trends

• Evidenced focused on continuous growth and development, incorporating new technologies and innovations into product strategy. Adaptability and agility to keep pace with digital trends and technologies.

• Possess a strong ability to translate business requirements into clear platform implications and technical specifications to inform priority. Demonstrates understanding of platform architecture and backend systems to effectively evaluate feasibility, estimate effort, and drive conversations forward. Able to bridge the gap between business partners and technical teams, ensuring that proposed solutions are technically sound given constraints and aligned with the overall platform strategy. Demonstrated systems thinking.

• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and challenge status quo.

• Demonstrated ability to define and implement digital product 5+ year vision.

Compensation range: The salary range for this position is: $114,080.00 - $218,030.00.

USAA does not provide visa sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply for this role if at any time (now or in the future) you will need immigration support (i.e., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT Training Plans, etc.).

Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market data of the position. The actual salary for this role may vary by location.

Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals.

For more details on our outstanding benefits, visit our benefits page on USAAjobs.com.

Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis, this posting will remain open until the position is filled. Thus, interested candidates are encouraged to apply the same day they view this posting.

USAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.