Product Owner - Data Focus

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Product Owner - Data Focus in Draper, UT.

Job Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Product Owner with a strong background in data-centric environments to help drive our client's data platform initiatives with a focus on marketing. This role is pivotal in shaping the project, where you will be responsible for translating business needs into technical requirements, managing the project backlog, and ensuring seamless collaboration between marketing, engineering, and corporate reporting teams. You will lead planning and review sessions on a daily basis, ensuring that approved projects are delivered successfully within an Agile framework.

Key Responsibilities:
* Meet regularly with internal stakeholders (Marketing, Corporate Reporting, Commercial Apps, Enterprise Apps) to gather, document, and prioritize business and technical requirements
* Act as a liaison between business teams and engineering to ensure clarity and alignment on project objectives
* Lead the creation and continuous refinement of the backlog for the project, capturing all approved project needs
* Prioritize backlog items based on business value and technical feasibility
* Work daily with the engineering team to plan, review, and execute project tasks, ensuring the successful completion of committed work in each sprint or Program Increment (PI)
* Facilitate agile ceremonies and maintain effective communication using tools like Jira and Confluence
* Translate business needs into detailed technical requirements and vice versa, ensuring that all team members understand project goals
* Monitor project progress, proactively address challenges, and adjust priorities to keep the project aligned with long-term strategic objectives
* Collaborate with product and technical teams to ensure that deliverables meet quality and performance standards

REQUIREMENTS:
* 5+ years as a Product Owner, Technical Product Manager, or in a related role within a data-centric environment
* Proven experience working with data platforms, analytics, or data-driven marketing solutions
* Experience working on data projects is strongly preferred; Detailed technical expertise in data architecture and ETL processes is not required
* Experience with cloud platforms-preferably Azure-and modern data tools such as Databricks (experience with Snowflake or similar platforms is a plus)
* Extensive experience working within Agile/Scrum frameworks using tools like Jira and Confluence
* Strong understanding of data architecture, data pipelines, ETL processes, and data governance
* Excellent ability to translate business needs into technical requirements and vice versa
* Strong analytical skills with a data-driven decision-making mindset
* Outstanding communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications:
* Certifications such as CSPO (Certified Scrum Product Owner) or equivalent
* Background in healthcare, fintech, or regulated industries
* Experience with machine learning models or AI-driven marketing initiatives
* Knowledge of data privacy regulations (HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA)

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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