Product Owner - Automation Centre

Req ID: 86009

Department: GCC MNL - COO Functions

Division: Group Capability Centre - Management Fun

Location: Makati City

About Us

At ANZ, we're applying new ways technology and data can be harnessed as we work towards a common goal: to improve the financial wellbeing and sustainability of our millions of customers.

Our community of over 5,000 engineers is key to making this happen, because technology underpins every part of our business - from delivering tools, apps and services for our customers, to building a bank for the future.

About the Role

The Product Owner - Automation Centre is responsible for leading Automation initiatives within the Automation Centre. Working closely on the automation strategy, the role is responsible for prioritising and leading the build and delivery of world class automation solutions within the Automation Centre. You will be accountable for the planning and execution of the automation initiatives, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope and budget, with an emphasis on speed to value. There will also be a key focus on co-ordinating internal resources and external stakeholders, business stakeholders, managing project risks and dependencies and ensuring alignment with the automation centre strategic objectives. You’ll get to deliver end to end service, and shape how Automation centre delivers on their commitment to providing great customer service through technology by working with Delivery Director, Process Discovery leads, Technical Leads, Engineers, Journey Experts and Release Leads across ANZ to align and build capability. This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong background in technology project delivery, the ability to manage cross-functional collaboration, and a passion for supporting program initiatives aligned to the automation centre goals.

Banking is changing and we’re changing with it, giving our people great opportunities to try new things, learn and grow. Whatever your role at ANZ, you’ll be building your future, while helping to build ours.

Role Type: Permanent
Role Location: Solaris Building Makati City
Work Hours: Australian business hours, M-F Weekends Off, Hybrid Work set up

What will your day look like?

As a Product Owner, you will be expected to

Define project scope, objectives and deliverables in collaboration with key stakeholders
Help the team align, document and articulate the vision into business/technical requirements that our engineering teams can build, test and implement
Work closely with the Automation Delivery Director and Process Discovery Leads to align your roadmap is strategically aligned to the Automation Centre prioritised Book of Work.
Partner with external and internal stakeholders to ensure all squads are building the right product and course correct if needed
Balance the short-term productivity with the long-term health of the value stream, while addressing technical debt
Create, prioritise, sequence and maintain the Product Backlog
Assist with the elaboration of Epics, Themes and Features into user stories that are granular enough to be achieved in a single sprint
Convey the vision and goals at the beginning of every Release and Sprint and ensure the Squad remains aligned to these
Engage customers and stakeholders to ensure the Squad is building the right product and course corrects if needed
Develop comprehensive delivery plans, including milestones, dependencies, resource allocation and governance structure
Ensure alignment with organisational goals, OKRs and strategic priorities; and manage financials, including forecasting
Lead delivery teams and co-ordinate resources to execute deliverables accordingly to established plans
Monitor delivery progress and ensure tasks are completed on time and on budget

What will you bring?

To grow and be successful in this role, you will ideally bring the following:

Hands-on Product Owner experience with proven experience in a technology led environment, Techno-Functional Analyst
Proven experience in AI, Machine Learning project implementation is an advantage
Strong understanding and experience with Automation initiatives like Robotic Process Automation and Generative AI technologies
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into clear, actionable requirements
Strong leadership, organisational and problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate, negotiate with and influence
Demonstrated experience working closely with senior and executive stakeholders
Effective communication channels to effectively resolve issues and remove barriers to success
Commercial acumen and experience working closely with external vendors
Proficiency in project management software e.g. Microsoft Project, Jira
Support the development and maintenance of project plans and schedules
Good understanding of ANZ Delivery Framework and Cloud policies
Knowledge of Automation Anywhere, Workflow, API Development and Integration, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Machine Learning, Cloud Engineering, Serverless Architecture

You’re not expected to have 100% of these skills. At ANZ a growth mindset is at the heart of our culture, so if you have most of these things in your toolbox, we’d love to hear from you.

So why join us?

ANZ provides banking and financial services and operates across more than 30 markets. We are among the top 4 banks in Australia, the largest banking group in New Zealand and Pacific, and among the top 50 banks in the world. With more than 2,000 people, our team in Manilla play a critical role in executing our strategy and deliver what matters most to our customers and the bank. We continue to grow our professional services capabilities to support our customers around the world. Our expertise and services make us a bank, and our people, purpose, and culture makes us ANZ. We're proud of the inclusive culture we're renowned for where 90 percent of our people feel they belong.

We provide our people with a range of benefits including access to health and wellbeing services. We also have flexible working options so that our people can 'make work, work for them'.

We welcome applications from everyone and encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments you may require to our recruitment process or the role itself. If you are a candidate with a disability, let us know how we can provide you with additional support.

To find out more about working at ANZ visit https://www.anz.com/careers/. You can apply for this role by visiting ANZ Careers and searching for reference number 86009

Job Posting End Date

07/02/2025 , 11.59pm, (Melbourne Australia)