Product Owner | Hybrid | Atlanta
Progressive Leasing is a leading provider of in-store and e-commerce lease-to-own solutions. With more than 20 years in FinTech, we’ve grown from start-up to industry leader by innovating, simplifying, and valuing people. We are a subsidiary of PROG Holdings (NYSE: PRG), a FinTech holding company with three business segments: Progressive Leasing, Purchasing Power (a leading employee purchase program for consumer products and services using payroll deduction), and Four, a Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) platform.
Purchasing Power is a leading employee purchase program that helps people buy the products and services they need through the convenience of payroll deduction. As part of PROG Holdings (NYSE: PRG), a FinTech holding company with more than 20 years of experience, we’re focused on building simple, responsible financial solutions that put people first. PROG Holdings’ portfolio includes Progressive Leasing, a market leader in lease-to-own solutions, Purchasing Power, and Four, a Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) platform — all united by a commitment to innovation, access, and meaningful impact.
At Purchasing Power, you’ll have the opportunity to directly shape digital products that improve financial access and everyday life for millions of people. In this role, you’ll own meaningful platforms, influence strategic decisions, and partner across the business to deliver customer-centric solutions. If you’re motivated by impact, autonomy, and translating ideas into real outcomes, this role puts you at the center of it.
WE ARE: A collaborative, mission-driven organization focused on creating simple and responsible financial solutions. A team that values ownership, curiosity, and continuous improvement. Committed to delivering high-quality digital experiences that drive both customer value and business results. Focused on innovation, including thoughtful adoption of AI and automation where it enhances outcomes
YOU ARE: A strategic thinker who can balance long-term vision with day-to-day execution. Comfortable operating across multiple platforms and managing competing priorities. An effective communicator who can translate between technical and business audiences. Proactive in identifying opportunities, not just responding to requests. A trusted partner to stakeholders, with the ability to influence at Director and VP levels
YOUR DAY-TO-DAY
Own the product vision, roadmap, and strategic direction across multiple platforms
Conduct quarterly reviews of platform releases and develop recommendations for stakeholders and leadership
Define and track KPIs, including revenue impact, customer experience, operational efficiency, and adoption
Build strong relationships with stakeholders and proactively engage to understand evolving business needs
Deliver executive-ready updates, insights, and roadmap presentations on a regular cadence
Translate complex technical concepts into clear business language and business needs into actionable product requirements
Partner closely with engineering teams, Scrum Masters, and delivery partners to ensure alignment and successful execution
Lead product demos, stakeholder reviews, and feature walkthroughs
Manage and prioritize multiple product backlogs, making clear, strategic prioritization decisions
Create high-quality user stories, acceptance criteria, and requirements documentation
Facilitate backlog refinement, sprint planning, and release planning activities
Monitor product performance, gather feedback, and continuously refine product direction
Stay informed on emerging features, competitive trends, and best practices
YOU'LL BRING:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, MIS, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience
5+ years of Product Owner or Product Management experience with ownership of complex platforms
Experience managing multiple product areas simultaneously while maintaining strategic focus
Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies, including backlog management and sprint execution
Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex ideas clearly for both technical and non-technical audiences
Experience evaluating product releases and presenting recommendations to stakeholders
Proven ability to communicate effectively with senior leaders, including Director and VP-level audiences
Experience working in environments where AI and automation are actively used; able to evaluate and adopt evolving tools to improve outcomes and ways of working.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Demonstrated initiative in researching and recommending platform features or improvements independently
Experience with tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms
WE OFFER
Hybrid work model (onsite/offsite)
Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, and company-paid life/AD&D insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Career development opportunities
Employee Purchase Program
Progressive Leasing welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Progressive Leasing does business.