Director, Digital/Technical Product Management

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.

We are proud to support active-duty military spouses. USAA roles may offer remote or hybrid flexibility for active-duty military spouses consistent with applicable policy and business needs.

The Opportunity

We are building a team focused on strengthening how we define, recognize, and serve our members throughout their relationship with USAA. Through Member Definition and Stages, the team will help create a clearer understanding of who our members are and what they need at different points in their membership. This work will shape how USAA welcomes, engages, and delivers value to members.

The Director, Digital/Technical Product Management, will lead this team and establish the strategy and roadmap for this important work. The leader will partner closely across business, technology, operations, data, risk, and compliance to turn the vision into meaningful member and business outcomes. The role will also oversee technology investment, prioritize funding, and build the case for future investment needed to bring the strategy to life.

This is an opportunity to build a new capability, bring clarity to a complex space, and help shape the future of the USAA member experience.

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, Plano, TX, Phoenix, AZ, Colorado Springs, CO, Charlotte, NC, or Tampa, FL. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

What you'll do:

· Attracts, selects, and develops a Digital or Technology Product Management team in the attainment of product and experience goals and objectives.

· Manages day to day activities of the Digital or Technology product management team or and actively manages resources to ensure optimal efficiency and effective delivery.

· Responsible for end-to-end technology and digital product management activities for a product portfolio, or product line or group, or a major market segment or ''''vertical'''' market.

· Sets new Digital or Technology product strategies and leads team to define product strategy for a product portfolio, product line or group and oversees the development, analysis, and alignment of product strategy and roadmaps.

· Applies product management expertise in state-of-the-art digital and technology domains.

· Improves the business outcomes of the team by injecting strategic and innovative thinking in digital and technology product and service solutions.

· Guides teams in implementing data-driven methodologies across multiple channels, including emerging technology and mobility, to optimize end user experiences to drive KPI/KRIs.

· Guides team in developing best-in-class practices, tools, and processes to collect data, member feedback, derive insights, and inform product decisions.

· Leads team to effectively manage ambiguity, and influence others to drive clarity, solutions, and execution plan among team and stakeholders.

· Collaborates with and influences senior leaders, Digital or Technology product managers, developers, vendors, designers and other stakeholders to ensure successful product strategies and product/ feature launches.

· 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 relevant education and/or experience.

· 8 years Digital/Technology Product Management experience, to include Digital/Technology experience in Strategy/Planning, Innovation, User Experience, Process Engineering, Analytics, and/or Research/Testing; OR an Advanced degree and 6 years of Digital/Technology Product Management experience, to include Digital/Technology experience in Strategy/Planning, Innovation, User Experience, Process Engineering, Analytics, and/or Research/Testing.

· 3 years of direct team lead or leading matrixed or cross-functional teams.

· Demonstrated ability to think strategically, communicate effectively, and leverage and influence leadership and cross-functional teams to develop and execute product strategy.

· Solid business acumen combined with strong technical and customer experience foundations.

· Knowledge of Technology/Digital products and/or emerging technology platforms, applications, data analysis and research techniques, and standards.

· 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 Experience Design concepts and Human Centered Design concepts, roadmap development, journey mapping, competitive analysis and research, and situation analysis methods.

· Ability to excel in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities and a high degree of independence.

· Demonstrated people management skills.

What sets you apart:

· Experience leading complex work across business, technology, operations, data, risk and compliance teams.

· Proven ability to build a new capability, set the strategy and roadmap, and lead it through execution.

· Strong risk management experience, including identifying risks, developing controls, and partnering with Risk, Compliance and Legal.

· Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to explain complex topics, guide decisions, and bring leaders together around a shared direction.

· US military experience gained through military service or gained as a military spouse / domestic partner

Compensation range: The salary range for this position is: $143,320 - $273,930.

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 vet