AVP, Product Owner san diego, ca Requirements: 6+ years of experience in product management, consulting, or program/project leadership, preferably within financial services, FinTech, or other regulated industries. 3+ years of hands-on experience as a Product Owner within an agile delivery framework, with direct accountability for delivery outcomes. What are we looking for? We're looking for strong collaborators who deliver exceptional client experiences and thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented environments. Our ideal candidates pursue greatness, act with integrity, and are driven to help our clients succeed. We value those who embrace creativity, continuous improvement, and contribute to a culture where we win together and create and share joy in our work. Core Competencies: AI literacy for product leaders, including Workflow orchestration and automation platforms, AI-assisted decisioning and human-in-the-loop models, Tradeoffs between deterministic automation and probabilistic AI approaches Ability to discern when AI meaningfully adds value—and when it does not, avoiding unnecessary risk or complexity. Demonstrated experience leading product-driven transformation of existing operational workflows, particularly in Operations, servicing, or back-office environments (not solely net-new product development). Proven experience owning end-to-end execution, from problem discovery through delivery, adoption, and value realization. Strong track record of leading cross-functional teams without direct authority, driving alignment and execution across Operations, Technology, Data, and Risk partners. Preferences: Experience driving change management and adoption for AI-enabled workflows in regulated environments. Experience delivering solutions that meet regulatory, risk, and compliance requirements, with an emphasis on operational resilience and governance. Strong analytical skills with demonstrated ability to evaluate opportunities and measure results against defined objectives.