Technical Product Owner/Business Analyst

Technical Product Owner/Business Analyst

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Technical Product Owner/Business Analyst for a contract assignment with one of our premier financial services clients in Irving, TX.

Responsibilities

Seeking an experienced and highly accountable Technical Project Manager with a specialized focus on AI Governance and Responsible AI, particularly within the financial services sector. Responsibilities include:

• Overseeing the full lifecycle of AI projects, from inception through delivery, with a critical emphasis on ensuring compliance with AI governance frameworks.
• Leading and managing multiple technical AI projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Driving the integration of AI governance and Responsible AI principles throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinating the creation and maintenance of necessary supporting documentation for AI projects.
• Developing comprehensive project plans, tracking project progress against milestones, managing risks and dependencies, and ensuring successful execution and delivery of AI solutions.
• Working effectively within an Agile development environment, acting as a Scrum Master when needed.
• Serving as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and technical development teams.
• Providing clear, concise, and timely status updates, executive summaries, and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Proactively identifying, addressing, and resolving project conflicts, impediments, and interpersonal issues.
• Demonstrating a high level of accountability for project outcomes and a strong commitment to achieving business objectives while upholding responsible AI principles.
• Exhibiting a growth mindset by continuously seeking opportunities for improvement, anticipating future challenges, and actively driving strategic priorities within the AI landscape.

Required Skills

Required skills include:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in technical project management, with a minimum of 3 years managing AI/ML projects.
• Thorough understanding and proven experience with AI governance frameworks, ethical AI principles, and regulatory compliance specific to the financial services industry.
• Strong experience working in Agile environments, including serving as a Scrum Master.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, track, and deliver complex technical projects on time and within budget.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts and project statuses to diverse audiences, including senior leadership.
• Proven ability to coordinate and communicate with various stakeholders (technical, business, legal, compliance) to achieve project objectives and secure approvals.
• Strong technical aptitude, capable of conversing effectively with technical teams and understanding architectural decisions and challenges.
• Exceptional problem-solving, conflict resolution, and negotiation skills.
• Highly accountable, committed, and possesses a growth mindset, continuously seeking to learn and improve.

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