Charles Schwab

Sr. Manager, IT Product Owner

Charles Schwab • $120K — $145K *
Lone Tree, CO 80124In-Person
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.
  • Experience in product management or as a Product Owner for complex, cross-functional products.
  • Ability to define product vision, roadmap, and prioritize a delivery-ready backlog.
  • Strong skills in requirements and story writing, including acceptance criteria and workflows.
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills; ability to influence and navigate ambiguity.

Responsibilities

  • Own the product vision and roadmap for money movement and asset transfer capabilities.
  • Translate business strategy into actionable product increments for various transaction experiences.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and manage dependencies.
  • Maintain a backlog ready for delivery, focusing on the assessment of impacts and guiding product capabilities.
  • Balance customer value, operational efficiency, and risk while aligning stakeholder communication.

Benefits

  • In-office collaboration environment.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and improvement.
  • Potential for bonuses or incentive opportunities.
Full Job Description
Your Opportunity

 

 

We believe in the importance of in-office collaboration and fully intend for the selected candidate for this role to work on site in the specified location(s).

 

This role owns the vision, roadmap, priorities, and delivery of money movement and asset transfer platform capabilities, translating business strategy and customer needs into clear product increments that improve payments, transfers, account funding, scheduling, verification, and transaction experiences. The Senior Product Owner partners closely with business, operations, design, engineering, architecture, data, controls, and Agile teams to define requirements, manage dependencies, maintain a delivery-ready backlog, assess operational and technical impacts, and guide capabilities from discovery through implementation, adoption, and continuous improvement. Success in this role requires balancing customer value, operational efficiency, risk, technical sustainability, and delivery commitments while aligning stakeholders, communicating progress, and supporting scalable, reusable platform solutions.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Own the product vision, roadmap, priorities, and delivery of money movement and asset transfer platform capabilities.
  • Translate business strategy and customer needs into clear product increments that improve payments, transfers, account funding, scheduling, verification, and transaction experiences.
  • Partner with business, operations, design, engineering, architecture, data, controls, and Agile teams to define requirements and manage dependencies.
  • Maintain a delivery-ready backlog, assess operational and technical impacts, and guide capabilities from discovery through implementation and adoption.
  • Balance customer value, operational efficiency, risk, technical sustainability, and delivery commitments while aligning stakeholders and communicating progress.
What you have

 

To ensure that we have fulfilled our promise of "challenging the status quo," this role has specific qualifications that successful candidates should have.

 

Required Qualifications:

  • Must be authorized to work in the US without Sponsorship.
  • Product management or Product Owner experience supporting complex cross-functional products, platforms, or transformation initiatives.
  • Ability to define product vision, roadmaps, outcomes, priorities, and delivery-ready backlogs.
  • Strong requirements and story-writing skills, including acceptance criteria, use cases, workflows, and process documentation.
  • Strong analytical, communication, facilitation, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to influence without direct authority, navigate ambiguity, and create clarity across multiple workstreams.

 

Preferred qualifications:

  • Background with platform products, APIs, shared services, event-driven integrations, or enterprise capabilities.
  • Knowledge of money movement, payments, ACH, transfers, banking, brokerage, retirement, lending, treasury, or transaction-processing platforms.
  • Familiarity with Agile delivery practices and tools such as Jira and Confluence.
  • Success helping multiple customer or employee channels adopt shared platform services; bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical background preferred.

In addition to the salary range, this role is eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.

About Charles Schwab

Charles Schwab is a financial services company that provides a full range of securities, brokerage, banking, money management, financial advisory, investor, and retirement plan services. It operates in four main divisions; investing, wealth management, banking, and trading. Charles Schwab provides a full-service brokerage platform that serves individual investors who invest on their own or through a workplace-sponsored retirement or equity plan, as well as banking through Schwab Bank. The firm was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Charles Schwab Careers

Join the vibrant team at Charles Schwab, a leader in global finance, where your career is propelled by innovation, leadership, and a commitment to diversity and professional growth. At Charles Schwab, we offer more than just job opportunities; we provide a platform for you to make a significant impact on the industry and our clients' lives.

Work You’ll Do

At Charles Schwab, we are dedicated to helping our clients manage their financial futures. Being part of our team means you'll work alongside some of the most skilled professionals in the financial services industry. Our culture thrives on teamwork, integrity, and relentless dedication to our clients. Whether you're looking for a position in financial consulting, technology, or administrative support, Charles Schwab offers a dynamic work environment where your skills will be honed and your achievements recognized.

Innovate and Lead

Embrace the opportunity to lead through innovation. Charles Schwab’s commitment to technology and innovation is fundamental to our service delivery. By joining our team, you will be at the forefront of developing new solutions that redefine the future of finance. Your leadership can guide significant projects that impact our company and the industry.

Grow Your Career

Charles Schwab believes in fostering the growth of its employees. Whether through professional development programs, diversity training, or leadership workshops, we ensure that our team members receive the support and training they need to advance their careers. With a variety of career paths available, your job at Schwab can evolve with your interests and expertise.

Internship and Employment Opportunities

Start your professional journey with Charles Schwab through our internship programs or full-time employment opportunities. We seek individuals who are passionate, curious, and ready to drive change. A career at Schwab is not just about having a job; it's about building a lasting relationship with a company that values your potential.

Benefits and Culture

Charles Schwab is renowned for its employee-friendly culture. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports the health, financial stability, and work-life balance of our team members. From competitive salaries and bonuses to health insurance and retirement plans, Schwab ensures that your career is as rewarding as it is enriching.

Networking and Professional Development

Expand your professional network and enhance your skills through our various networking events, mentorship programs, and training sessions. At Charles Schwab, we believe in leveraging collective expertise to foster learning and innovation. Engage with leaders, gain insights from experienced professionals, and build relationships that will aid your career trajectory.

Join Our Team

Explore the numerous career paths available at Charles Schwab and discover how your talents can be utilized to their fullest potential. Search open positions that match your skills and interests. We are continuously hiring across various disciplines and look forward to adding innovative, driven individuals to our team.

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Explore Charles Schwab Jobs

Ready to take the next step in your career? Visit our careers page to review current job openings, submit your resume, and prepare for your interview. At Charles Schwab, your future is waiting. [SEARCH CHARLES SCHWAB JOBS] Join Charles Schwab today and be part of a team that values diversity, innovation, and leadership—where your career can thrive in the exciting world of finance.
Learn more about Charles Schwab
Size
34,200 employees
Market Cap
$151.6 billion
Industry
Finance & Insurance
Net Income
$3.2 billion
Founded
1973
5 Year Trend
+20%
Revenue
$12.1 billion
NASDAQ
SCHW
* Ladders Estimates

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