Technical Product Owner

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.

The Technical Product Owner plays a key role in driving the technical direction of digital products, ensuring strong alignment between business needs and engineering execution. This role bridges product and technology, guiding teams on architecture, technical requirements, and delivery priorities. You’ll have the opportunity to influence product strategy while shaping scalable, high-quality solutions.

Key Accountabilities

• Partner with stakeholders to recommend technology solutions that align with business goals
• Drive technical direction by translating product needs into clear architecture and design requirements
• Lead collaboration between engineers, architects, and product teams to deliver high-quality solutions
• Own and prioritize technical backlogs, balancing functional enhancements and technical improvements
• Define and document non-functional requirements, including performance, scalability, and security
• Guide sprint planning by clarifying technical scope and removing blockers for development teams
• Support product roadmaps by researching, proposing, and implementing forward-looking solutions
• Mentor team members and contribute to continuous improvement through feedback and performance frameworks

Education & Experience

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 8+ years of experience in information technology, including software development and product ownership
• 3+ years of experience in a technology leadership or team guidance role

Preferred:

• Hands-on development experience with Python, C#, and SQL
• Experience with AWS and enterprise system integration
• Ability to conduct code reviews and mentor developers, including offshore teams
• Familiarity with AI development tools and Agile methodologies

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-focused Colleague Resource Groups. 

• Competitive salaries with professional development and advancement opportunities. 

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

• Personal banking, loan, investment and 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 on Facebook, LinkedIn and X. 

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 contact leavesandaccommodations@associatedbank.com if you need an accommodation at any time during the process.

Associated Banc-Corp participates in the E-Verify Program. E-Verify Notice English or Spanish. Know Your Right to Work English or Spanish.

Associated Bank is Pay Transparency compliant.

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.

$100,590.00 - $172,440.00 per year