As an AVP of Product Delivery at United Wholesale Mortgage you will play a key role in advancing our enterprise applications in a fast-paced agile environment, while working collaboratively with our IT and business teams. The ideal candidate for this position will have experience with the entire software development life cycle and have the demonstrated ability to control work scope and timeline, to assure the delivery of business value. A track record of success in incremental agile delivery is a must. 

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

• Minimum 5 years IT leadership experience, with focus on a product delivery mindset.
• A strong organizational leader who is comfortable leading in a matrixed environment.
• Think strategically and creatively about IT business problems, breaks down problems and presents solutions while evaluating the pros and cons of each option. Identify opportunities by delivering thoughtful analysis with strong logical thinking.
• A transformational leader with conviction, who is able to help others adopt and implement new strategies within a large matrixed organization.
• A proven ability as an effective and compelling communicator in both small and large audience settings.
• Successful experience collaborating with Product Managers, Product Owners and Scrum Masters to deliver business value.
• Strong understanding of agile execution patterns and track record of successful agile execution.
• Experience establishing execution standards using established principles and metrics.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Collaborate with IT leaders and team members to refine execution practices of Product Managers, Product Owners, Scrum Masters and Business Architects to optimize the flow of business value through the delivery pipeline
• Provide active coaching and mentorship to direct reports in alignment with larger agile practices and company culture & values
• Establish productive, positive relationships with key stakeholders and leaders across technology & business areas
• Partner with technology and business leaders to execute transformation initiatives
• Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities
• Work with a high sense of urgency, providing timely updates to technology and business stakeholders on process and execution progress
• Develop Agile transformation roadmaps and plans in a consultive manner while collaborating with IT and business leadership
• Take complex subjects, bring clarity and ultimately drive to decisions. Operate in a highly collaborative, yet decisive and results-oriented manner.

THE PLACE & THE PERKS

Ready to join thousands of talented team members who are making the dream of home ownership possible for more Americans? It’s all happening on UWM’s campus, where our award-winning workplace packs plenty of perks and amenities that keep the atmosphere buzzing with energy and excitement.

It’s no wonder that out of our six pillars, People Are Our Greatest Asset is number one. It’s at the very heart of how we treat each other, our clients and our community. Whether it’s providing elite client service or continuously striving to improve, our pillars provide a pathway to a more successful personal and professional life.

From the team member that holds a door open to the one that helps guide your career, you’ll feel the encouragement and support on day one. No matter your race, creed, gender, age, sexual orientation and ethnicity, you’ll be welcomed here. Accepted here. And empowered to Be You Here.

More reasons you’ll love working here include:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) after just 30 days
• Additional parental and maternity leave benefits after 12 months
• Adoption reimbursement program
• Paid volunteer hours
• Paid training and career development
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Mortgage discount and area business discounts
• Free membership to our large, state-of-the-art fitness center, including exercise classes such as yoga and Zumba, various sports leagues and a full-size basketball court
• Wellness area, including an in-house primary-care physician’s office, full-time massage therapist and hair salon
• Gourmet cafeteria featuring homemade breakfast and lunch
• Convenience store featuring healthy grab-and-go snacks
• In-house Starbucks and Dunkin
• Indoor/outdoor café with Wi-Fi

DISCLAIMER

All the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation and change. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Team members may be required to perform other or different job-related duties as requested by their team lead, subject to reasonable accommodation. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Employment with UWM is "at-will." UWM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By selecting “Apply for this job online” you provide consent to UWM to record phone call conversations between you and UWM to be used for quality control purposes.