Technical Product Owner

Job Duties

At Associated Bank we strive to create an inclusive culture where different perspectives are valued and recognized as strengths critical to our success. If you thrive in an environment where your growth and development are encouraged and supported, then Associated Bank may be the right place for you.

Associated Bank requires you to directly represent yourself and your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process. Associated Bank conducts a thorough background check on all new hires.

Role Summary

As a Technical Product Owner, you'll bridge the gap between business goals and technology solutions, helping deliver innovative digital products that create value for customers. You'll partner with product, engineering, and architecture teams to define technical priorities, guide product development, and influence strategic technology decisions. This role offers the opportunity to lead technical initiatives while growing your expertise across modern cloud technologies and digital product delivery.

Key Accountabilities

Partner with business stakeholders, architects, and engineering teams to define technical solutions that support business objectives.

Lead the creation and refinement of technical epics, user stories, and non-functional requirements to drive product delivery.

Guide engineering teams by providing technical direction and clarifying architecture, design, and implementation decisions.

Collaborate with Product Owners to prioritize backlogs and balance functional enhancements with technical investments.

Support sprint planning, backlog refinement, and product releases by removing technical roadblocks and ensuring delivery readiness.

Drive execution of the technical product roadmap while identifying opportunities to improve scalability, performance, and reliability.

Advise cross-functional teams on modern development practices, cloud technologies, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Education & Experience

Required

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

8+ years of experience in information technology, including software or application development and product ownership.

3+ years of experience providing technical leadership or leading cross-functional technology initiatives.

Hands-on knowledge of AWS cloud services, C#, Python, Git/GitHub, SQL and relational databases, Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, RESTful APIs, automated testing, React or React Native, and production monitoring and support.

Preferred

Experience delivering digital products in an Agile environment.

Experience balancing technical debt, platform modernization, and customer-facing enhancements.

Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for business stakeholders.

Why You'll Love Working Here

At Associated Bank, you'll have the opportunity to shape innovative digital experiences while collaborating with talented professionals who value teamwork, inclusion, and continuous improvement. We invest in your growth through meaningful work, ongoing development opportunities, and the chance to make a lasting impact on our customers and communities. Apply today to make an impact.

We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified parties, including but not limited to people returning to the workforce, people with disabilities, those without a college degree, and veterans or those with military experience.

In addition to core traditional benefits, we take pride in offering benefits for every stage of life.

Retirement savings including both 401(k) and Pension plans.

Paid time off to volunteer in your community.

Opportunities to connect with others through our diversity-focusedColleague Resource Groups.

Competitive salaries with professional development and advancement opportunities.

Bonus benefits including well-being programs and incentives, parental leave,anemployee stock purchase plan, military benefits and much more.

Personal banking, loan, investmentand insurance benefits.

Associated Bank serves more than 120 communities throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, and Missouri and we consider our colleagues critical to our continued success. See why our colleagues continually vote us a best place to work in the Midwest.Join our community onFacebook,LinkedInandX.

Compliance Statement

Associated Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We support a work environment where colleagues are respected and given the opportunity to perform to their fullest potential. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors.

Fully complies with all applicable enterprise policies and procedures. Acts in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations as outlined in training materials, including but not limited to Bank Secrecy Act. Responsible for reporting suspicious activity to Financial Intelligence. Responsible to report all customer complaints as prescribed and procedure violations to management or HR.

Responsible to report ethical concerns as needed to Associated Bank's anonymous Ethics Hotline.

Associated Bank provides additional assistance throughout the application, interview and hiring process. Please [email protected] you need an accommodation at any time during the process.

Associated Banc-Corp participates in the E-Verify Program. E-Verify NoticeEnglish or Spanish. Know Your Right to WorkEnglishorSpanish.

Associated Bank isPay Transparencycompliant.

The pay range represents anticipated base pay for this role. Actual pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, work location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role.

For certain positions, total compensation may also include incentive, commission, or bonus opportunities not reflected in the posted base pay range.

$100,590.00 - $172,440.00 per year

The employment policy of Associated Banc-Corp, and its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Associated") provides equal opportunity to all persons. We support a diverse and inclusive work environment where colleagues are respected, treated fairly, and given equal opportunities to perform to their fullest potential. We believe it is only with a diverse and inclusive workplace that the organization can truly perform at its best, carry out its vision, and make a difference for the communities we serve.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor Degree

Minimum Experience Required

8 - 20 years

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$11.41 / Hourly

Postal Code

55402

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

JR106244

Job Benefits

Not specified