Steve Anderson
@steveanderson
Results-driven Product Owner and Product Manager with 12+ years experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a results-driven Product Owner and Product Manager with over 12 years of experience leading end-to-end product development. My expertise lies in defining and executing product roadmaps, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and delivering scalable, user-centered solutions. I have successfully managed the full product development lifecycle (PDLC), including UI/UX design, technical integration, and go-to-market execution, particularly in Agile Scrum and SAFe environments.
At Charles Schwab, I led the development of a high-capacity trading platform, significantly reducing trade submission errors by 86% and implementing transformative system integrations with national SaaS providers. My strategic initiatives have consistently aligned team delivery with defined KPIs and OKRs, ensuring that business goals and regulatory requirements are met. I am passionate about fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration, which has been instrumental in my success across various roles.
Throughout my career, I have received multiple Key Contributor awards for my ability to drive application modernization projects and improve product offerings. I am committed to leveraging my skills in product management and agile methodologies to create impactful solutions that enhance user experiences and drive business growth.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Product Manager and Owner of Digital Wealth and Platforms
Charles Schwab
Sep 2022 - Present (2 years 9 months)
Led development of a high-capacity trading platform within a Scrum Agile framework, managing accounts exceeding billions of dollars. Reduced trade submission errors by 86% through targeted enhancements to the trading system's scalability and reliability.
Product Owner and Manager of Digital Services and Risk Management Products
Charles Schwab
Aug 2020 - Present (4 years 10 months)
Drove creation of an innovative Risk Management product from concept to roll out, including UX/UI and all backend systems. Accelerated time-to-market by 30% through strategic development of risk management solutions.
Team Manager of Product Owners of Digital Products & Services
Charles Schwab
Aug 2017 - Present (7 years 10 months)
Led a 4-year application modernization project, migrating from mainframe to cloud architecture. Increased application performance by 40% while maintaining uptime standards across systems.
Product Owner of Digital Products & Services
Charles Schwab
Jul 2015 - Present (9 years 11 months)
Orchestrated a large-scale Paperless Program project, overseeing dependencies across 17+ domains. Decreased communication expenses by up to 34% through strategic MVP deployments.
Product Owner
Century Link
Mar 2014 - Present (11 years 3 months)
Led a large-scale cloud transformation project in partnership with Ericsson. Modernized core technology stack to cloud-based microservices and SaaS architectures.
Product Owner & Business Analyst
Charles Schwab
Jan 2013 - Present (12 years 5 months)
Co-led multiple enterprise-level initiatives across various systems and domains. Developed thorough responses to regulatory inquiries from FINRA and SEC.
Product Owner & Business Analyst
Contractor - Consultant
Jan 2010 - Present (15 years 5 months)
Led product development for Cigna Healthcare, Great-West Insurance, and GXH Medical. Managed requirements and prepared for DOD and federal audits of risk and finance.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Colorado
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences, Statistics and Demography
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Software and tools used professionally
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