Description Ignite your passion for product innovation by implementing user-centric development and inspiring solutions that improve efficiency and shape the future of our Talent Acquisition team. The Talent Acquisition team is transforming our candidate and colleague experience. We’re looking for a Platform and Applications Owner to optimize and scale core applications that make up the Talent Acquisition ecosystem, including applicant tracking, interview scheduling, event and notification systems, candidate relationship management and skills assessments. You are also skilled in process improvement, and adept at applying the right technology to re-invent processes without over engineering. You leverage your advanced capabilities knowledge of product development, to challenge traditional approaches, remove barriers to success, and foster a culture of continuous innovation that helps inspire cross-functional teams to create groundbreaking solutions that address user needs. You are a collaborative, horizontal thinker adept at influencing and negotiating to ensure the right priorities are delivered on time to drive the right business and customer outcomes. Job Responsibilities: + Supports the technology roadmap, vision, development, execution, risk management, and outcomes. + Leads the entire product life cycle through planning, execution, training, and future development, by continuously adapting, developing new products and methodologies, managing risks, and achieving OKRs. + Ruthless prioritization and continuous backlog grooming in a highly dynamic environment. + Monitors market trends, conducts competitive analysis, builds external networks, and identifies opportunities for product differentiation. + Collaborates closely with product management, engineering, design, data and analytics and other teams to align on platform initiatives and drive coordinated efforts toward shared goals, advocating for user-centric solutions. + Support technology rationalization, modernization, and risk reviews to ensure compliance with legislation changes (e.g., pay transparency) and internal processes. + Establishes effective communication channels to keep partners and stakeholders informed of updates, new features, and best practices to nurture collaboration. + Oversees management of technology vendors, including release management, problem resolution, renewals and RFP/RFIs Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills + 5+ years of experience or equivalent expertise delivering products, projects, or technology applications. + Extensive knowledge of the product development life cycle and technical design + Proven ability to influence the adoption of technology. + Experience leading change within organizations and managing stakeholders across multiple functions. + Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts in a clear and compelling manner, both verbally and in writing + Demonstrated understanding of Oracle Recruiting Clou d + Able to effectively transpose technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities: + Experience with cloud platforms. + Experience with RChilli, Paradox, HireVue, HackerRank and JIRA + Experience navigating model validation of AI and Gen AI-powered solutions. + Experience with customer journey optimization and end-to-end experiences. + Experience with agile operating models and design thinking. Key Skills: Application Maintenance Application Security Development Customer-Centricity Emerging Technologies Persistence and Tenacity Platform as a Service (PaaS) Product Development Life Cycle Strategic Thinking Technical Credibility Time Management Hours & Work Schedule + Hours per Week: 40 + Work Schedule: M-F 8-5 Johnston, RI – Hybrid (3-days in office) Pay Transparency The salary range for this position is $99,500 - $130,000 per year, plus an opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus. Actual pay is based on various factors including but not limited to the work location, and relevant skills and experience. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, maternity/paternity leave, flexible work arrangements, education reimbursement, wellness programs and more. Note, Citizens’ paid time off policy exceeds the mandatory, paid sick or paid time-away policy of every local and state jurisdiction in the United States. For an overview of our benefits, visit https://jobs.citizensbank.com/benefits . #LI-Citizens2 Some job boards have started using jobseeker-reported data to estimate salary ranges for roles. If you apply and qualify for this role, a recruiter will discuss accurate pay guidance. Equal Employment Opportunity Citizens, its parent, subsidiaries, and related companies (Citizens), provides equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, citizenship, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, or history or record of a disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, transgendered and transitioning individuals, genetic information, genetic characteristic, marital or domestic partner status, victim of domestic violence, family status/parenthood, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy/childbirth/lactation, colleague’s or a dependent’s reproductive health decision making, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws. At Citizens we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that enables colleagues to bring their best selves to work every day and where all are expected to be treated with respect and professionalism. Employment decisions are based solely on experience, performance, and ability. We perform our best so we can do more for our customers, colleagues, communities and shareholders. Why Work for Us At Citizens, you'll find a customer-centric culture built around helping our customers and giving back to our local communities. When you join our team, you are part of a supportive and collaborative workforce, with access to training and tools to accelerate your potential and maximize your career growth Background Check Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the candidate successfully passing a background check, which may include initial credit, motor vehicle record, public record, prior employment verification, and criminal background checks. Results of the background check are individually reviewed based upon legal requirements imposed by our regulators and with consideration of the nature and gravity of the background history and the job offered. Any offer of employment will include further information. 02/28/2025