Senior Manager Product Owner ( ML/AI )

Posted:
8/15/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Illinois, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
AI & Machine Learning

Discover. A brighter future.

With us, you’ll do meaningful work from Day 1. Our collaborative culture is built on three core behaviors: We Play to Win, We Get Better Every Day & We Succeed Together. And we mean it — we want you to grow and make a difference at one of the world's leading digital banking and payments companies. We value what makes you unique so that you have an opportunity to shine.

Come build your future, while being the reason millions of people find a brighter financial future with Discover.

Job Description:

At Discover, be part of a culture where diversity, teamwork and collaboration reign. Join a company that is just as employee-focused as it is on its customers and is consistently awarded for both. We’re all about people, and our employees are why Discover is a great place to work. Be the reason we help millions of consumers build a brighter financial future and achieve yours along the way with a rewarding career.

Discover will not sponsor or transfer employment work visas for this position.  Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

In this role you will lead a product management organization that is responsible for developing and executing feature roadmaps for platform products that enable both the machine learning modeling lifecycle and new generative AI use cases. This work will support several areas across the enterprise including originations, account servicing and different types of fraud prevention. Your product portfolio will consist of products that are both developed in house and vendor provided. You will need to manage and evolve our process on user intake/demand management and roadmap development in partnership with Engineering and Program Management. Additionally, you will have responsibility to develop product go to market strategies, communicate product delivery expectations, and lead product status updates with senior leadership. You will need to nurture a culture of cross team collaboration, accountability and effective risk management across the organization. Your business partners will include leaders in the data platform, data science, risk, and compliance areas.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop product strategy and roadmap for the decisioning area to deliver key capabilities supporting the various stages of the machine learning model lifecycle and new GenAI use cases

  • Build relationships with stakeholders, program management, and partnering product teams to solicit support and drive engagement to increase adoption of your products

  • Lead a team of Product Owners while helping to establish best practices for coaching and mentoring your team on product management competencies

  • Perform industry market analysis and lead stakeholder & customer interviews to aide in decision making regarding feature improvements and new feature developments

  • Manage daily operations of your organization, analyzing workflow, establishing priorities, developing standards, and setting deadlines.

Minimum Qualifications:

At a minimum, here’s what we need from you:

  • Bachelors degree Information Technology, Engineering, Business Administration and Management, Economics, Finance, Mathematics,, Statistics or related.

  • 8+ years of Product Management Or Engineering experience in Financial Services, Tech Industry, or related

  • 2+ years of People Management

  • In lieu of education, 10+ years of Product Management Or Engineering experience in Financial Services, Tech Industry or related

Preferred Qualifications

If we had our say, we’d also look for:

  • 4+ years of product management or equivalent experience.

  • Experience with leveraging ML/AI to build large scale consumer products.

  • Proven experience in conceptualizing, defining, building, and releasing data products.

  • Results-oriented, with an attention to detail, and the ability to work at all levels within the organization.

  • Highly analytical and deep focus on using data to drive decisions.

  • Strong ability to communicate ideas both verbally and in writing.

  • Ability to build and manage cross-functional relationships.

  • Familiar and comfortable with agile development methodologies.

  • Agile Certification: Scrum Master or Scrum Product Owner

External applicants will be required to perform a technical interview.

What are you waiting for? Apply today

And by the way, while you're waiting to hear from us, don't forget to check out the great benefits Discover offers.

All Discover employees place our customers at the very center of our work.  To deliver on our promises to our customers, each of us contribute every day to a culture that values compliance and risk management.

The same way we treat our employees is how we treat all applicants – with respect. Discover Financial Services is an equal opportunity employer (EEO is the law). We thrive on diversity & inclusion. You will be treated fairly throughout our recruiting process and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in consideration for a career at Discover

Application Deadline:

The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Aug-21-2024. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The posting may be available past this date, but it is not guaranteed.

Compensation:

The base pay for this position generally ranges between $143,500.00 to $201,100.00. Additional incentives may be provided as part of a market competitive total compensation package. Factors, such as but not limited to, geographical location, relevant experience, education, and skill level may impact the pay for this position.

Benefits:

We also offer a range of benefits and programs based on eligibility. These benefits include:

  • Paid Parental Leave

  • Paid Time Off

  • 401(k) Plan

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings Account

  • STD, Life, LTD and AD&D

  • Recognition Program

  • Education Assistance

  • Commuter Benefits

  • Family Support Programs

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Learn more at mydiscoverbenefits.com.

What are you waiting for? Apply today!

All Discover employees place our customers at the very center of our work. To deliver on our promises to our customers, each of us contribute every day to a culture that values compliance and risk management.

Discover is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Discover is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status. (Know Your Rights & Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision)

Discover complies with federal, state, and local laws applicable to qualified individuals with disabilities and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search for a position, to complete an application, and/or to participate in an interview, please email [email protected]. Any information you provide regarding your accommodation needs will be kept confidential and will only be used to determine and provide necessary accommodation.