Software Product Owner Onsite

Genesis10 is currently seeking a Software Product Owner - Onsite for a contract position with a Global Financial Institution located in Denver CO Chicago IL or Charlotte NC. This is a 12 month contract opportunity.

This role will collaborate with cross-functional teams including product management software developers and stakeholders to define prioritize and communicate product vision and strategy. The Product Owner will own and maintain the product backlog translating high-level business requirements into clear and actionable user stories within a SAFe framework. This position is required to be onsite 5 days a week.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product management software developers designers quality assurance and stakeholders to define prioritize and communicate product vision strategy and roadmap
• Own and maintain the product backlog ensuring that it is well-organized up-to-date and aligned with the overall product vision and business goals
• Translate high-level business requirements into clear and actionable user stories ensuring that they contain well-defined acceptance criteria and align with technical capabilities
• Act as the primary point of contact between product management technology lead and development team
• Lead sprint planning backlog refinement and sprint review sessions PI planning documentation JIRA input and JIRA cleanliness/completeness
• Provide guidance and support to the development team clarifying requirements and resolving queries
• Continuously monitor project progress track key performance indicators (KPIs) and ensure that the product is delivering the intended value
• Actively participate in retrospectives to identify areas for improvement within the development process
• Manage stakeholder expectations anticipating and addressing concerns

Requirements:

• 10 years of experience as a Software Product Owner supporting a software development environment
• Experience using the SAFe framework or having a PO/PM SAFe certification
• Expert with translating high-level business requirements into clear and actionable user stories with well-defined acceptance criteria
• Expert ability to document detailed requirements minutes action items manage incoming requests and outgoing communications
• Expert ability to track manage and resolve dependencies blockers issues and risks
• Strong organization and facilitation skills including the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines
• Strong analytical skills and ability to take initiative
• Detail-oriented self-starter with ability to deliver high-quality software products
• Advanced experience in JIRA Confluence and Release Management Tools
• Experience building dashboards and filtering/lookups in JIRA
• Excellent written oral communication and presentation skills
• Hands-on experience with managing large scale agile technical projects and executive communications
• Able to work independently with limited supervision
• Experience working in Agile development process and deep understanding of various phases of the Software Development Life Cycle

Desired skills:

• Certification(s) related to Agile methodologies (e.g. Certified Scrum Product Owner)
• Previous experience in cyber security specifically vulnerability management or application security testing
• Experience with and Python development
• Experience writing detailed technical requirements

Pay range: $66.39 - $74.39 per hour

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position.

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity please apply!

Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract contract-for-hire and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.

For contract roles Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10:

• Access to hundreds of clients most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20 years.
• The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
• Access to an experienced caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience on average.)
• Behavioral Health Platform
• Medical Dental Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• 401K
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
• Commuter Benefits (Dallas NYC SF and Illinois)

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