A top client in New Jersey is seeking an experienced Product Owner to join their team.
The Product Owner is a key player in bridging business solutions with product execution. This role requires a structured, detail-oriented professional who ensures that all product-related tasks and next steps are thoroughly followed through. A significant part of the role involves maintaining an up-to-date Jira board, keeping tickets moving, and ensuring a smooth workflow.
This role is based in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, with an expectation to travel to NYC for meetings and engagements at least bi-weekly or monthly.
This is a hybrid role requiring on-site presence three days a week. Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to understand business objectives, processes, and requirements.
Utilize Jira and other tools to manage tasks, track progress, and facilitate communication within the team.
Write clear and concise user stories that effectively communicate business needs and requirements.
Gather and document detailed business requirements through interviews, workshops, and other elicitation techniques.
Identify gaps in existing processes and systems and recommend innovative solutions to address them.
Work closely with HR and other functional teams to ensure that business applications meet their requirements and support their processes effectively.
Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting for business applications, addressing issues, and implementing enhancements as needed.
Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, including process flows, system diagrams, and training materials.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Engineers and Developers to design and implement solutions that drive operational efficiency and improve business outcomes.
Monitor project progress and communicate updates to stakeholders, ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Work with third party vendors and conduct market research analysis.
Conduct PI Planning, grooming sessions, and create roadmaps.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Information Systems, or related field OR equivalent combination of education and 5+ years of industry experience.
Proven experience as a Product Owner
Experience with Jira for tracking tasks, projects, milestones
Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, and analyze data to identify trends and insights.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas and concepts clearly and effectively.
Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools is a plus.