Product Owner

Product Owner Contract Opportunity Fully Onsite - Washington, D.C. Overview The Product Owner (PO) is responsible for defining the product vision, managing the product backlog, and ensuring the delivery of high-value features aligned with business objectives for the STEP v2 OutSystems platform. Key Responsibilities Define and communicate the product vision, roadmap, and priorities. Own and manage the product backlog: Create, prioritize, and refine user stories Define acceptance criteria Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders regarding product decisions. Ensure alignment between business goals and development deliverables. Collaborate with Solution Architects and development teams to ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture and OutSystems best practices. Lead sprint planning and backlog grooming sessions. Validate deliverables and accept/reject completed work. Ensure timely delivery of features and incremental value. Monitor product performance and recommend improvements. Manage dependencies, risks, and scope changes. Ensure compliance with organizational standards and governance. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, or related discipline. 6+ years of experience in product management or as a Product Owner. Strong experience in Agile/Scrum environments. Proven track record of managing enterprise-level digital products. Experience working with cross-functional teams (development, UX, architecture). Preferred Skills Experience with OutSystems or other low-code platforms. Knowledge of enterprise platforms, APIs, and system integrations. Experience in digital transformation or modernization projects. Certification(s) such as: Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or equivalent Familiarity with DevOps processes and tools. Key Competencies Strong decision-making and prioritization skills Strategic thinking and product visioning Stakeholder engagement at senior levels Ability to balance technical and business perspectives Results-driven mindset Optional (Nice-to-Have) Experience working with international organizations or large institutions Familiarity with governance, security, and compliance requirements Experience with cloud environments (Azure preferred) Exposure to microservices architecture and API-first design NTT DATA is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. NTT DATA is an Equal Opportunity Employer Male/Female/Disabled/Veteran and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. #J-18808-Ljbffr