Digital Product Manager - Contact Center Technologies

Why USAA?

Let’s do something that really matters.

At USAA, we have an important mission: facilitating the financial security of millions of U.S. military members and their families. Not all of our employees served in our nation’s military, but we all share in the mission to give back to those who did. We’re working as one to build a great experience and make a real impact for our members.

We believe in our core values of honesty, integrity, loyalty and service. They’re what guides everything we do – from how we treat our members to how we treat each other. Come be a part of what makes us so special!

The Opportunity

We are seeking a dynamic and skilled Digital/Technical Product Manager-Mid Level to join our Contact Center Technologies team. This role will bridge the gap between our business needs and technological solutions, focusing on enhancing both employee and member satisfaction through innovative product strategies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in contact center operations, specifically in workforce management (WFM) and/or call routing technologies.

Performs the discovery, delivery, and performance of digital and technology products and their experiences for USAA and its members. Collaborates with internal stakeholders and partners to tackle complex and challenging problems to optimize the customers’ (internal/external) experience with market offerings. Designs and drives implementation of multi-platform technology and digital solutions. Optimizes and improves existing products and experiences across all channels and platforms to drive Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs). Employs Human-Centered Design and Design Thinking methodologies to bring world-class Digital and/or Technology driven products to market.

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, or Phoenix, AZ. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

What you'll do:

• Independently leverages Digital or Technology research, business and market intelligence, and data-driven insights to identify opportunities, propose solutions, create and maintain roadmaps, and improve performance.
• Assists with translating Digital or Technology product and experience opportunities (customer “needs” and “wants” as well as all other input forms into problems, gaps, etc.) into initiatives (i.e., requirements, features) and drives development of execution strategy.
• Shepherds Digital or Technology product and experience opportunities from idea to market validation through collaboration with all relevant stakeholders and SMEs (Business, UX, Technology, Ops, Marketing, etc.)
• Creates Business Case artifacts and hypotheses for scoping of Digital or Technology product and experience opportunities.
• Continuously leverages data-driven problem-solving techniques and analytical rigor to understand and report on product and experience performance against KPIs and KRIs.
• Generates meaningful insights through a variety of tools and resources to uncover areas of opportunity to inform Digital or Technology product and experience improvements.
• Develops customer (i.e., business partners, members, stakeholders) relationships to collaborate and understand current and future business needs.
• Prepares compelling presentations, and other forms of communication, to present and communicate complex concepts to a diverse audience.
• Researches and identifies industry best practices and trends to increase effectiveness of Digital or Technology products.
• Maintains and applies a maturing knowledge of the Business, Technology, UX, and relevant experiences and processes and an academic understanding of Product Management.
• 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 related experience (in addition to the minimum years of experience required) may be substituted in lieu of degree.
• 4 years Digital/Technology Product Management experience, to include Digital/Technology experience in Strategy/Planning, Innovation, User Experience, Process Engineering, Analytics, Research/Testing. 1 year of Customer Contact Channel experience within Insurance or Financial services industry will take place of 1 year of the minimum experience required.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively develop, present, influence, and communicate business decisions.
• Knowledge of Agile Methodology.

What sets you apart:

• 2+ years of product management experience working with technology supporting contact centers, specifically focusing on workforce management and/or call routing.
• Hands-on experience with Workforce Management (WFM) tools such as NICE Workforce Management and Genesys Decision tools, or experience in member conversation services, particularly in contact routing.
• Strong understanding of contact center operations and technology, with a business-oriented mindset.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience in portfolio and program management, with an agile mindset.
• Knowledge of current and emerging technology trends in the contact center industry.
• Ability to analyze complex business problems and build comprehensive business cases for product initiatives.

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.

What we offer:

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. The salary range for this position is: $89,990-$172,000.

Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.

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, please 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 veteran.