Overview
On Site
USD 65.00 - 70.00 per hour
Full Time
Skills
Product Management
Proxies
Roadmaps
User Stories
Management
Organized
Analytics
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
Attention To Detail
Presentations
Facilitation
Communication
Negotiations
Articulate
Change Management
CISSP
Agile
Scrum
Business Analysis
Project Management
Software Development
CyberArk
PSM
Cloud Computing
Cyber Security
Software Development Methodology
SAP BASIS
Law
IT Service Management
Innovation
Collaboration
Recruiting
Insurance
Finance
Professional Development
Training
Leadership
CompTIA
Customer Service
Career Counseling
Oracle Application Express
Apex
Job Details
Job#: 2066795
Job Description:
Apex is currently searching for a Cyber Product Owner for a large transportation client we are supporting in the Dallas-Fort Worth, TX area. This will be a long-term 12+ month W2 contract with expected hours from M-F 8-5 CST. Role will be primarily remote, but could include a week of onsite collaboration days each quarter. Preference is for local employees. Rate is expected between $65-70 an hour W2.
Job Summary
Serve as the customer proxy and responsible for working with Product Management and other stakeholders-including other product owners and other teams-to define and prioritize the Team Backlog so that the solution effectively addresses program priorities while maintaining technical integrity. Attend product management meetings, planning, and backlog/vision refinement sessions. Part of the Product Team who attends all the events.
Responsibilities
Serve as the customer proxy
Prepare backlog for PI Planning and decide which work items become part of the team backlog
Lead team PI planning efforts
Build, refine, prioritize, and maintain the team backlog
Partner in Scrum ceremonies such as iteration planning, iteration reviews, and demos
Help create user stories and define acceptance criteria
Review and accept user stories as complete
Contribute to vision, roadmap and program backlog
Meet with stakeholders to ensure features and subsequent stories meet expectations
Drive iteration content by prioritizing user stories
May perform other job duties as directed by Employees Leaders
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to make decisions with minimal guidance and oversight
Ability to be organized with strong attention to detail and capable of coordinating multiple viewpoints into a single message
Ability to understand technical issues
Skilled in analytics and problem solving with a high attention to detail
Ability to anticipate risks, issues and opportunities, and escalate them accordingly
Skilled in presentation, facilitation, communication, and negotiation
Ability to be comfortable and articulate in challenging change management scenarios, knowing when to insert self and when to fade back
Solid knowledge in Agile including the value and principles, and how they are applied in enterprise environments
Education
Required: Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience
Preferred: CISSP
Experience
Agile and Scrum software development methodologies
Business analysis, project management or software development delivering enterprise solutions
Experience with CyberArk, PSM, Privilege Cloud
Experience with networks, directories, cybersecurity principles and SDLC
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
Job Description:
Apex is currently searching for a Cyber Product Owner for a large transportation client we are supporting in the Dallas-Fort Worth, TX area. This will be a long-term 12+ month W2 contract with expected hours from M-F 8-5 CST. Role will be primarily remote, but could include a week of onsite collaboration days each quarter. Preference is for local employees. Rate is expected between $65-70 an hour W2.
Job Summary
Serve as the customer proxy and responsible for working with Product Management and other stakeholders-including other product owners and other teams-to define and prioritize the Team Backlog so that the solution effectively addresses program priorities while maintaining technical integrity. Attend product management meetings, planning, and backlog/vision refinement sessions. Part of the Product Team who attends all the events.
Responsibilities
Serve as the customer proxy
Prepare backlog for PI Planning and decide which work items become part of the team backlog
Lead team PI planning efforts
Build, refine, prioritize, and maintain the team backlog
Partner in Scrum ceremonies such as iteration planning, iteration reviews, and demos
Help create user stories and define acceptance criteria
Review and accept user stories as complete
Contribute to vision, roadmap and program backlog
Meet with stakeholders to ensure features and subsequent stories meet expectations
Drive iteration content by prioritizing user stories
May perform other job duties as directed by Employees Leaders
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to make decisions with minimal guidance and oversight
Ability to be organized with strong attention to detail and capable of coordinating multiple viewpoints into a single message
Ability to understand technical issues
Skilled in analytics and problem solving with a high attention to detail
Ability to anticipate risks, issues and opportunities, and escalate them accordingly
Skilled in presentation, facilitation, communication, and negotiation
Ability to be comfortable and articulate in challenging change management scenarios, knowing when to insert self and when to fade back
Solid knowledge in Agile including the value and principles, and how they are applied in enterprise environments
Education
Required: Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience
Preferred: CISSP
Experience
Agile and Scrum software development methodologies
Business analysis, project management or software development delivering enterprise solutions
Experience with CyberArk, PSM, Privilege Cloud
Experience with networks, directories, cybersecurity principles and SDLC
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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