Our UWM Technology team continues to evolve to fill the needs of our internal team and broker partners.  Our technology is a proven differentiator in the marketplace, widening the gap from our competition.  The Product Delivery Team Leader within a cross-functional development team, plays a critical role in the creation, expansion, and adoption of our technologies.

 

This role reports directly to the AVP of Product Delivery.  You will be responsible for guiding, leading, and coaching Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and Work Tracking in areas such as: product evolution, backlog and stakeholder management, communication, client, application support (Jira) needs.

 

We are looking for someone who is passionate about Agile and is constantly on the lookout for ways to improve existing conditions and see the big picture while paying attention to details. A self-starter, who is not afraid to drive change to remove barriers from their team.

•  Lead, coach, and develop a group of Product Owners, Scrum Masters and Work Tracking Support team members representing several areas of our business/applications
• Teach, evaluate, and coach Agile skills, best practices, and expectations
• Continuously improve our process and practice in Agile framework
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure alignment on priorities and delivery
• Review/Demos – provide feedback early and often to the team around project specific changes
• Ensure that teams are effectively executing against the highest value priorities
• Assist your team in defining both the What and Why of the product direction.
• Coordinate to analyze, communicate, and create Key Performance Indicators around the product during vision setting and post-launch
• Engagement and knowledge of relevant business area(s) to be able to provide ideas, discuss minimum viable product (MVP), and prioritize features with stakeholders
• Collaborate and communicate with other Product Managers, Product Owners on intersecting products
• Foster team collaboration and open communication

Must Have Qualifications:

• Dynamic personality with exceptional communication and a proven track record of team building, problem solving, project management, and multi-tasking skills.
• Prior work experience in Product Owner, Scrum Master, or similar role
• Strong verbal and written communication skills throughout product vision and delivery
• Outstanding communication, facilitation, organization, and coaching skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with business stakeholders and developers
• Ability to work 100% on-site in Pontiac, Michigan

Nice to Have Qualifications:

•   5+ years of project, product, or technical leadership in software development
•   3 years of experience as a dedicated Scrum Master and / or Agile Coach
•   A passion for constant collaboration and bridge-building between teams and ideas
•   An inquisitive approach to products and processes

Ready to join thousands of talented team members who are making the dream of home ownership possible for more Americans? It’s all happening on UWM’s campus, where our award-winning workplace packs plenty of perks and amenities that keep the atmosphere buzzing with energy and excitement.

 

It’s no wonder that out of our six pillars, People Are Our Greatest Asset is number one. It’s at the very heart of how we treat each other, our clients and our community. Whether it’s providing elite client service or continuously striving to improve, our pillars provide a pathway to a more successful personal and professional life.

 

From the team member that holds a door open to the one that helps guide your career, you’ll feel the encouragement and support on day one. No matter your race, creed, gender, age, sexual orientation and ethnicity, you’ll be welcomed here. Accepted here. And empowered to Be You Here.

 

More reasons you’ll love working here include:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) after just 30 days
• Additional parental and maternity leave benefits after 12 months
• Adoption reimbursement program
• Paid volunteer hours
• Paid training and career development
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Mortgage discount and area business discounts
• Free membership to our large, state-of-the-art fitness center, including exercise classes such as yoga and Zumba, various sports leagues and a full-size basketball court
• Wellness area, including an in-house primary-care physician’s office, full-time massage therapist and hair salon 
• Gourmet cafeteria featuring homemade breakfast and lunch
• Convenience store featuring healthy grab-and-go snacks
• In-house Starbucks and Dunkin
• Indoor/outdoor café with Wi-Fi

All the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation and change. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Team members may be required to perform other or different job-related duties as requested by their team lead, subject to reasonable accommodation. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Employment with UWM is "at-will." UWM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By selecting “Apply for this job online” you provide consent to UWM to record phone call conversations between you and UWM to be used for quality control purposes.