The Product Owner – CORE CRM will participate in defining key measurable outcomes, identify and create user stories, provide direction and prioritization of work for the future of our core CRM technologies including client and relationship capabilities as well as development of a unified CRM on the Salesforce platform for the organization. This person will play a key role on the product team as a leader and partner working closely with the technical lead and delivery team to ensure we deliver the highest value work to the organization in this space and be able to measure effectiveness and results.

　　The Sr Product Owner works on a cross functional team to create meaningful and simple experiences for their product’s stakeholders. They own the direction-setting, discovery, and prioritization of stakeholder wants and needs. The Sr Product Owner will need to effectively manage and drive complex products with greater scope and impact.

　　The Sr. Product Owner role is highly collaborative working closely with several key partners. The Sr Product Owner articulates, translates, and executes the Product Manager’s long-term strategy and vision of the product through tactical strategies and solutions to drive necessary business outcomes. This requires the right alignment and regular, transparent communication to ensure both roles deliver on their goals.

　　Additionally, the Sr. Product Owner works closely with stakeholders, end users, and functional and technical team members to rapidly deliver quality solutions to customers.

　　At Thrivent, we are focused on a digital transformation that will deliver modern, innovative experiences for our clients, financial advisors, and employees. We are investing in data and technology, using DevOps practices, and building an engineering culture of empowered technical experts. Our technologists are involved in work that includes cloud native development, digital architecture and integration, automation, cloud data platforms, artificial intelligence, and machine learning as well as maximizing platforms such as Salesforce, AWS and Microsoft.

　　DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES:

　　Works as a key team member on a cross functional team, responsible for continuous delivery of value to the customer through compelling and empowering customer experiences

　　Collaborate with Product Manager and stakeholders to ensure work prioritization is aligned with Thrivent’s priorities and overall product roadmap; including providing product development feedback and direction.

　　Leans into the work of developing and socializing the product strategy with senior leaders across the organization

　　Continuously innovates and evolves the product in alignment with strategic priorities. Is responsible for creating, maintaining, and evolving the product roadmap

　　Maintain and refine product backlog: Create user stories and acceptance criteria and prioritize all stories to ensure work focuses on those with maximum business value that align with product strategy

　　Ensure stories clearly communicate the customer and stakeholder needs to meet key business objectives and strategies for the product. Is available for consultation during agile team planning and grooming sessions as needed. Coaches team members on effective product management and agile techniques to help mature the abilities of the entire team

　　Facilitates efforts across other product teams to align product roadmaps and sprint plans in an effort to focus on delivering the maximum business value to the organization

　　As a functional leader of an agile team, ensures the team is aligned around similar goals and objectives and attending all team meetings

　　Engages with stakeholders and users on a regular basis to uncover implicit and explicit needs

　　Develop and track key value drivers that measure effectiveness of product discovery and overall product performance, and communicate these to stakeholders and business leaders on a regular basis

　　Foster a sense of urgency to achieve goals and leverage resources to overcome unexpected obstacles.

　　Inspire others to achieve challenging goals and high standards of performance while committing to the organization’s direction (Product/Agile/DevOps)

　　Models Thrivent’s leadership competencies – courage, collaboration, and commitment by demonstrating resiliency, working together to make the best decisions, and holding yourself and others accountable

　　Supports and/or develops an environment in which Thrivent employees and colleagues are focused on continuous improvement, exceptional employee engagement, and an unwavering commitment to our clients. Shapes and/or supports a culture that represents the Thrivent purpose, promise and values, ensuring that Thrivent’s trust and reputation remain strong with its clients

　　QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

　　Required:

　　Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

　　5-7 years relevant business experience

　　Understand fundamentals of iterative development, software development process and procedures

　　Expertise in the principles of Agile Product Management, stakeholder management, market and user research, technology management, and process design

　　High level of organization and attention to detail

　　Passion and understanding of new technology and trends

　　Excellent communication, collaboration, and influence skills among all organizational levels; strong facilitation and executive communications skills

　　Knowledge and experience with the Salesforce platform

　　Preferred:

　　Certified Product Owner or similar certification

　　Proven success developing business cases, roadmaps, product execution strategies for complex or large-scope products

　　Ability to prioritize work against enterprise, division, and product strategies. Can effectively communicate rationale and impact for prioritization choices

　　Expert in defining high-quality business requirements and proficient in Agile story writing

　　Expertise with foundational product management tools, techniques and principles across discovery, design, build, release, and measure cycle

　　Strong leadership skills to coordinate and motivate product teams, even outside direct reporting relationships

　　Demonstrated experience with user interface design and best practices for usability

　　Experience working in large, complex organizational initiatives

　　Advanced skills in MS Office Suite with particular emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint

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　　We exist to help people achieve financial clarity. At Thrivent, we believe money is a tool, not a goal. Driven by a higher purpose at our core, we are committed to providing financial advice, investments, insurance, banking and generosity programs to help people make the most of all they’ve been given.

　　At our heart, we are a membership-owned fraternal organization, as well as a holistic financial services organization, dedicated to serving the unique needs of our clients. We focus on their goals and priorities, guiding them toward financial choices that will help them live the life they want today—and tomorrow.

　　Thrivent provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) without regard to race, religion, color, sex , gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable local, state , or federal law. This policy applies to all employees and job applicants.

　　Thrivent is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation , please let us know by sending an email to [email protected] or call 800-847-4836 and request Human Resources.

　　At Thrivent, we believe money is a tool, not a goal. Driven by a higher purpose at our core, we are committed to providing financial advice, investments, insurance, banking and generosity programs to help people make the most of all they’ve been given. At our heart, we are a membership-owned fraternal organization, as well as a holistic financial services organization, dedicated to serving the unique needs of our customers. We focus on their goals and priorities, guiding them toward financial choices that will help them live the life they want today—and tomorrow.

　　For over 100 years, Thrivent has been helping people build their financial futures and live more generous lives. Today, it’s a Fortune 500 company that offers a full range of expert financial solutions, serving more than 2 million customers, as well as the communities in which they live and work.

　　Thrivent fosters a diverse workforce to serve our diverse clientele, reflecting a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. If you’re intrigued about our work and the possibility of becoming part of it, we invite you to visit Thrivent.com to learn more. You won’t just build a career; you’ll be part of an organization focused on growing, innovating, and serving.