Technical Product Owner with strong SQL

Role: Technical Product Owner with strong SQL

Location: Charlotte, NC

We are

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 14,500+, and has 58 offices in 21 countries within key global markets.

Our challenge

Seeking an experienced Product Owner with strong LOB/business engagement , expertise in business process/workflow analysis , and experience working in an Agile banking environment . The ideal candidate will translate business requirements into prioritized user stories and work closely with stakeholders and delivery teams.

Additional Information*

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Charlotte, NC is $100k - $110k/year & benefits (see below)..

The Role

Responsibilities:

• Partner with business stakeholders to understand processes, requirements, and pain points.
• Create and manage product backlog, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Lead Agile ceremonies and prioritize features based on business value.
• Strong understanding of Banking/Financial Services business processes.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Excellent stakeholder and LOB relationship management skills.
• Working knowledge of SQL, databases, and data analysis .
• Proficiency with Jira and Confluence.
• Work closely with technology teams to deliver solutions aligned with business objectives.
• Analyze data and validate requirements using SQL and database queries.

Requirements:

• Experience as a Product Owner, Technical Product Owner, Business Analyst, or related role in banking, financial services, or a highly regulated industry.
• Demonstrated experience working directly with LOB leaders, business stakeholders, and cross-functional delivery teams.
• Strong understanding of banking and financial services business processes, operations, products, or data flows.
• Proven experience performing business process analysis, workflow analysis, requirements gathering, and process improvement.
• Hands-on experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Strong understanding of product backlog management, feature prioritization, user story development, and acceptance criteria.
• Experience leading or facilitating Agile ceremonies.
• Working knowledge of SQL, relational databases, data analysis, and data validation.
• Ability to write or interpret SQL queries to investigate data, validate requirements, and support issue resolution.
• Experience using Jira and Confluence for backlog, requirements, workflow, and documentation management.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.

We offer:

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A multinational organization with 58 offices in 22 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
• 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays).
• Maternity & paternity leave plans.
• A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region).
• Retirement savings plans.
• A higher education certification policy.
• Commuter benefits (varies by region).
• Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.
• On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
• Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
• A flat and approachable organization.
• A truly diverse, fun-loving, and global work culture

SYNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.