Product Owner – Origination

Who we are?

At ORDE, we are passionate (and a bit obsessed…) about being disruptive and pushing hard to improve the experience and results for mortgage brokers. Our purpose "Built for Brokers" is clear and simple and define our entire strategy (delivering better experiences, more value and opportunity, anticipating more needs and communicating more solutions, for brokers and their customers).

We are a non-bank residential and commercial mortgage lending business brought to market in 2020. We are proudly leading the improvement of Australian non-bank lending performance standards, combining outstanding product solutions and service levels, delivered on transformed digital capabilities.

What are we looking for?

ORDE is embarking on our digital journey to transform how we originate mortgages using technology.

We are seeking an experienced, delivery-focused Product Owner to lead technology change in our origination business, with a particular focus on the Australian mortgage market. You will drive the adoption and enhancement of our Salesforce & AWS digital platform, and AI capabilities, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that improve broker and borrower experiences.

You will work closely with the Head of Product, Technology leads, Credit digital innovation lead, Change and Security leads, and cross-functional teams to shape and deliver the origination roadmap. This is a unique opportunity to influence how data, automation and AI is adopted across ORDE and to build the foundations for long-term capability.

• Define and prioritise product backlogs aligned with business goals, customer needs, and regulatory requirements in mortgage origination.
• Lead the functional and technical design of new initiatives, including documentation, process flows, epics, and user stories.
• Develop and maintain product roadmaps for origination technology, including 12-month delivery plans and 3-year strategic visions working with digital leads of distribution, credit and settlements.
• Build commercial cases for investment, assessing desirability, feasibility, and viability of new work.
• Apply risk management frameworks to ensure solutions meet ORDE's standards and risk appetite.
• Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, including business leaders, brokers, customers, and technology partners.
• Collaborate with delivery squads, developers, and partners to ensure high-quality, customer-centric solutions.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, demos, stand-ups, retrospectives) and drive continuous improvement.
• Use primary & secondary research to understand the needs of users and develop prototypes to test hypothesis before commencing development on end solutions.
• Champion the adoption of AI and automation in origination, identifying and developing use cases that leverage Salesforce, AWS, data and AI technologies.
• Measure and report on product success, adoption, and business value delivered.
• Coach and mentor junior product owners and contribute to the growth of the product owner community at ORDE.

About You

• 5+ years' experience in product ownership or related roles, with a strong track record in technology delivery for the Australian mortgage market.
• Extensive experience supporting technology change in mortgage origination, ideally with non-bank or specialist lenders who use mortgage brokers.
• Expertise with Salesforce (preferably certified) or AWS technologies and hands-on experience with AI/ML tools.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and human-centred design practices.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver complex, multi-stream programs.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset, with a passion for innovation and experimentation.
• Experience with project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence) and familiarity with data governance and digital enablement frameworks.
• Passion for technology, AI, and transforming business processes through digital solutions.

Why would you choose us?

• We are a fast-growing successful company.
• We think it's exciting to be part of a team which is building a company which will make a difference.
• We are focused, disruptive, think outside of the box and will encourage you to try new things.
• We really care about our people and want them to have the best experience of their career.
• We guarantee fun, a challenge, learning and growth
• We embrace being challenged through diversity of thoughts.
• We have a highly collaborative culture and provides an inclusive, enjoyable office experience for all staff.
• We are Melbourne based and think being in the office all together is important, and we think working from home is too: three days in the office (Mon-Tues-Thurs), two days at home.
• We remunerate well and reward high performance.

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