Product Owner
Product Owner
At the BMW Group, everything starts with passion. It turns a profession into a vocation. It drives us to keep reinventing mobility and bring innovative ideas onto the roads. Enthusiasm for joint projects turns a team into a strong unit where every opinion is valued. It is only when expertise, highly professional processes and enjoyment of work unite that we can shape the future together.
We are now looking for a Product Owner to join our team.
What awaits you?
- You will be responsible for leading the design, development and continuous delivery of a dedicated solution within the APAC Retail Core Financial Platform, aligning with the BMW Financial Services business needs and market requirements.
- You will be responsible for managing and collaborating with internal teams and external providers to design, develop, test and deploy software solutions.
- You will be responsible for full operational governance of the product within an Agile framework, acting as the single point of contact for the Market Product Owner and managing scope, budget, and timelines.
- You will be responsible for ensuring quality and maturity of deliverables, including design, development, testing, and documentation, while resolving issues and facilitating communication across stakeholders.
- You will be responsible for supporting innovation and process harmonisation by simplifying and automating core business processes, enabling digital initiatives and optimising Retail Lease/Loan business functions.
- You will be responsible for steering the project and escalating topics for speedy resolution at all management levels, encompassing all facets of our business.
- You will drive strategic planning and roadmap creation by prioritising high-level requirements, managing epics and user stories, and ensuring alignment with industry trends and BMW Financial Services strategy.
- You will drive the test strategy and quality assurance, covering approach, sequencing, and planning.
What should you bring along?
- A degree in business administration, management, accounting, or a related field required.
- At least 7-10 years of professional experience, preferably in financial services, banking, or insurance, with strong exposure to business/IT projects or operations.
- Extensive knowledge of banking and financial services, including industry trends, regulations, risk management, tax treatments, and accounting practices.
- Possess deep understanding of finance products, processes and system architectures in asset finance and lending space.
- Demonstrated understanding of IT architectures, system integration, IT security, relational databases, and scalable IT solutions for online business.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and continuous improvement skills with experience in design, process/quality management, and agile methodologies.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and conflict‑resolution skills, including experience working in cross‑functional teams and managing stakeholders from regional to global levels.
What do we offer?
- Attractive remuneration
- Flexible Work policy and practices
- Health & Wellbeing initiatives
- Lifelong learning & career development
- BMW & MINI promotions and product offers
- Annual spend on BMW & MINI merchandise
- Free onsite parking
- Onsite café
- Subsidised onsite gym, dry cleaning and car wash facilities
- A dynamic, inclusive and sustainable working environment
BMW Group is an equal opportunities employer and takes great pride in fostering and promoting diversity in every aspect of our work life and culture. We highly regard the skills, knowledge, experience, ideas, perspective and energy our diverse workforce brings into the company.
Employment at BMW Group Australia is conditional upon pre-employment checks undertaken by the candidate on request and clearances received. This includes qualifications and employment checks, relevant background checks and may include Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check(s) and credit check(s).
By submitting an application for a role at BMW Group Australia the candidate confirms:
- They have valid rights to work in Australia
- They agree to undertake integrity checks upon request should their candidacy progress to an offer of employment.