Product Owner

Job order - J0626-0442 - Permanent Full Time Title Product Owner Category Business Analysis (functional and technical) City Washington, District of Columbia, United States Position Description CGI is seeking a Product Owner to lead product planning, backlog management, and specification development for Agile delivery teams in a highly regulated financial services environment. This role serves as the primary link between business stakeholders, technology teams, engineering, and design, ensuring product requirements are clearly defined, testable, and aligned with strategic objectives before development begins. We partner with 15 of the top 20 banks globally, and our top 10 banking clients have worked with us for an average of 26 years! The role is located at a client site in Washington, DC. A hybrid working model is acceptable. Future Duties and Responsibilities Responsible for prioritizing work based on business value, user needs, risk considerations, governance requirements, and delivery readiness. Works closely with cross‑functional teams to translate business goals into actionable requirements, acceptance criteria, and measurable outcomes while driving alignment throughout the product development lifecycle. Supports governance processes, facilitates team ceremonies, supports release readiness, and continuously improves product specification quality and team effectiveness. Required Qualifications to be Successful in this Role 5+ years of experience as Product Owner, Product Analyst, Business Analyst, or related product delivery role within Agile environments Strong product ownership or product analysis experience within Agile delivery environments Proven ability to manage and prioritize product backlogs based on business value and strategic objectives Experience writing detailed business requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, and functional specifications Ability to translate complex business needs into clear, testable, and traceable requirements Strong stakeholder management skills collaborating across business, technology, engineering, and design teams Experience facilitating Agile ceremonies including daily stand‑ups, backlog refinement, sprint planning, and reviews Understanding of governance, risk, compliance, and documentation requirements within regulated environments Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to evaluate trade‑offs and delivery impacts Experience supporting software delivery lifecycles from requirements through release readiness Familiarity with cloud‑based technology environments, particularly AWS, and modern digital product delivery practices Strong communication, presentation, and decision‑making abilities Experience using Agile tools such as Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms Desired Skillset Agile certifications such as Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM), or similar 2+ years working within financial services, banking, mortgage, lending, or other regulated industries Experience supporting cloud‑based platforms and AWS‑enabled product ecosystems Education Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or a related field. Compensation The estimated current range for this role in the U.S. is $95,800.00 – $136,400.00, based on skill set, level, experience, training, and certifications. Benefits Competitive compensation Comprehensive insurance options Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time Paid parental leave Learning opportunities and tuition assistance Wellness and well‑being programs Equal Employment Opportunity Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business. CGI will not discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Employees with access to compensation information cannot disclose the pay of others to individuals without such access, unless required by law or a formal investigation. CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request an accommodation, please email the CGI U.S. Employment Compliance mailbox at View email address on click.appcast.io and reference the Position ID of the position in which you are interested. #J-18808-Ljbffr CGI Njoyn