Buffalo, United States of America On-site Full-time $123,600.00 - $206,000.00 Annual (USD)

M&T Bank is hiring a Product Owner- Data

About the Role

Shape the future of data products by defining clear vision and roadmaps that support enterprise objectives. You'll manage end-to-end delivery of complex data platforms, ensuring alignment with data governance, lineage, quality, and cataloging standards across agile teams.

What You'll Do

Define and communicate strategic direction for large-scale data products, translating business needs into actionable backlogs. Prioritize initiatives based on value, risk, and alignment with long-term goals. Write detailed user stories with clear acceptance criteria to enable Acceptance Test-Driven Development (ATDD) and support team autonomy.

Collaborate closely with cross-functional delivery teams, stakeholders, and senior partners across the organization. Facilitate ceremonies, maintain information radiators, and ensure transparent progress tracking. Use design thinking and analytics to focus on measurable outcomes, not just deliverables.

Act as the primary liaison between business, technology, and customer perspectives, making timely decisions that advance delivery while adhering to regulatory and risk frameworks. Influence without authority across divisions, advocating for customer-centric solutions.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with at least 6 years in business, analytics, technical, or product roles
  • Proven experience in financial services, with deep understanding of data lifecycle and regulatory considerations
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies and iterative development practices

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Medallion architecture and data lakehouse patterns
  • Background in Lean, Design Thinking, or product development best practices
  • Track record of managing competing priorities and driving consensus in dynamic environments
  • Subject matter expertise relevant to assigned data domains

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and retirement plans
  • 40 hours of paid volunteer time annually

Work Mode

This is an onsite role based in Buffalo, New York.

Our Values

We foster a culture grounded in integrity, ownership, collaboration, curiosity, candor, belonging, and community impact. Our environment encourages open dialogue, continuous learning, and inclusive decision-making at all levels.

Required Skills
Product OwnershipAgileAcceptance Test-Driven Development (ATDD)Data ManagementDesign ThinkingLeanMedallion FrameworkBacklog PrioritizationStakeholder CommunicationBanking Domain Knowledge Product OwnershipAgileAcceptance Test-Driven Development (ATDD)Data ManagementDesign ThinkingLeanMedallion FrameworkBacklog PrioritizationStakeholder CommunicationBanking Domain Knowledge
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M&T Bank
Great companies have an enduring sense of purpose. At M&T, our purpose is a simple one: make a difference in people’s lives and uplift the communities we serve. M&T Bank Corporation is a financial holding company headquartered in Buffalo, New York. M&T’s affiliates offer advice, guidance, expertise and solutions across the entire financial spectrum, combining M&T Bank’s traditional banking services with the wealth management and institutional capabilities offered by Wilmington Trust. M&T Bank has a network of over 1,000 branches and 2,200 ATMs that span 12 states from Maine to Virginia and Washington, D.C. For more than 165 years, M&T has strived to take an active role in our communities and build long-lasting relationships with our customers. We are a bank for communities—combining the capabilities of a large bank with the care of a locally focused institution.
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Posted 3 months ago