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Job Title: Product Owner
Location: Charlotte, NC (Local candidates only). 3 days onsite per week required.
Duration: Temp - 12 months
Pay Range: $61.35/hr (W2)
Job ID: 369344
About BCforward
BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.
Job Description
We are seeking a Product Owner to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Agile product management, Jira, and end-to-end product lifecycle and a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, translate business needs into user stories, and deliver high-quality product increments.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate with users and the Product Manager to define product vision and develop a roadmap aligned with that vision and company data strategy.
- Collaborate with prospective users and clients to understand needs and translate them into clear product requirements.
- Develop EPICs and user stories with well-defined acceptance criteria.
- Lead functional design based on knowledge of users and enabling technologies.
- Maintain and prioritize a robust product backlog; communicate changes to developers and stakeholders.
- Participate in Scrum ceremonies and product sprints; plan releases and upgrades.
- Lead 1-2 Scrum teams with up to 13 contributors; ensure clear communication and delivery.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Proficiency with Agile tools such as Jira or similar technologies.
- Strong communication, presentation, and articulation skills.
- Ability to gather requirements and document business processes; translate them into detailed user stories and acceptance criteria.
- Hands-on experience managing all stages of the product lifecycle.
- Knowledge of software development and web technologies.
- Problem-solving and conflict-resolution ability; strong organizational skills and delivery experience.
- 4+ years of experience as a Product Owner or in similar roles.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (8+ years).
- Agile certification/experience; SAFe certification preferred.
Preferred Skills:
- SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM) certification.
- Experience in change and configuration management.
- Project management experience or certification; ability to manage project teams and delivery.
- 4+ years of Financial/Banking industry experience.
- Experience coordinating tasks across distributed teams and locations.
- Background in customer-facing projects and end-to-end planning and coordination.
- Leadership qualities with the ability to influence and guide cross-functional teams.
Why BCforward?
At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Opportunities for growth with global clients
- A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people
- Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects
Additional Details
- Glider: Candidate ID Verification.
- Maximum submissions per supplier: 3.
- Hours per day: 8. Labor type: Technical. Available openings: 2. Respond by date: 03/31/2026.
About Our Commitment
BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
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