Product Owner

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Product Owner in Melbourne, FL.

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to execute each essential duty satisfactorily and demonstrate the following competencies:
* Own the Backlog: Maintain and prioritize the team backlog in Microsoft Azure DevOps. Ensure stories are groomed, well-defined, and sequenced by business value
* Write User Stories: Develop clear, detailed user stories that map business needs to technical requirements, making it easy for developers to execute
* Gather & Document Requirements: Engage with stakeholders to capture requirements and produce comprehensive documentation, including Business Requirements Documents (BRDs) and process flows
* Collaborate Closely: Work hand-in-hand with development teams, answering business and functional questions as they arise and ensuring work stays aligned with priorities
* API Integration Focus: Partner with technical teams to document API mapping and data transformations (value-to-value mappings, conversions, payload expectations)
* Be the SME: Develop deep knowledge of your assigned value stream to guide priorities, answer questions, and ensure deliverables meet business needs
* Provide Transparency: Deliver progress updates, sprint demos, and reports to stakeholders and leadership
* Support Quality: Participate in user acceptance testing (UAT) to validate requirements and ensure high-quality releases
* Continuous Improvement: Attend Product Owner training and pursue certification (if not already held) to sharpen your skills

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent insurance industry or software product experience
* 5+ years in Product Owner, Product Manager, Business Analyst (BA/BSA), or similar roles
* Hands-on experience writing user stories in Microsoft Azure DevOps or similar agile tools
* Demonstrated ability to produce clear and detailed BRDs and process documentation
* Familiarity with API integrations, data mapping, and system-to-system conversions
* Documentation & Presentation: Excellent written documentation skills and ability to deliver engaging demos
* Analytical Skills: Strong ability to dig into processes, ask the right questions, and produce precise requirements
* Influence & Communication: Proven ability to engage stakeholders, clarify priorities, and gain alignment
* Organization: Exceptional backlog management, prioritization, and time management abilities
* Critical Thinking: Comfortable being challenged on fundamentals (requirements gathering, user stories, BRD writing) and able to clearly explain thought processes
* Technical Curiosity: Comfortable with learning new systems, APIs, and tools to become the go-to SME

What's in it for you:
* Dynamic Environment: Work in a collaborative, innovative setting where your contributions make an immediate impact
* Career Growth: Opportunities to advance within a growing organization and expand into leadership roles
* Team Spirit: Join a motivated, knowledgeable team where problem-solvers thrive
* Supportive Culture: Work in a company that values learning, continuous improvement, and professional development

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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