Product Owner

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

Core Responsibilities:
* Product Owner will serve as the primary point of accountability for a suite of digital platforms, ERP systems, or bespoke applications
* Shape and communicate the product vision, roadmap, and strategic direction in alignment with organizational objectives and stakeholder feedback
* Drive decisions around feature prioritization, release schedules, and deployment strategies to maximize value delivery
* Manage and refine a dynamic product backlog, balancing new features, enhancements, and issue resolution
* Convert business requirements into well-defined user stories, functional specs, and use case documentation
* Partner with stakeholders to uncover business challenges, identify process inefficiencies, and explore opportunities for improvement
* Lead discovery and requirements workshops, acting as a bridge between business units and technical teams
* Support quality assurance and user acceptance testing by reviewing test plans, validating functionality, and coordinating feedback loops
* Participate in go/no-go assessments by confirming readiness of deliverables with development teams and end users
* Maintain transparency through regular updates on project status, risks, and key milestones
* Promote cross-functional alignment by actively engaging in meetings, documenting decisions, and fostering shared understanding
* As a Product Owner, you will assist with internal communications, including release notes and user feedback collection on a bi-monthly cadence
* Engage in collaborative sessions such as design critiques, mob programming, or technical discussions to support solution development
* Continuously seek process enhancements by analyzing stakeholder input and operational data to identify areas for refinement

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related discipline - or equivalent professional experience
* 3-5+ years of experience in a Product Owner, Business Analyst, Project Manager, or hybrid role
* Demonstrated success managing full lifecycle product or system implementations
* Proficient in requirements gathering, user story development, and backlog refinement
* Solid understanding of Agile frameworks such as Scrum and Kanban
* Exceptional communication skills with a proven ability to engage and align diverse stakeholders
* Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:
* Agile certifications such as Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO), or PMI-ACP
* Hands-on experience with ERP platforms (e.g., NetSuite), internal business tools, or custom-built software solutions
* Background in business process optimization or systems integration
* Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams spanning IT, operations, and business units
* Foundational technical knowledge of APIs, cloud-based platforms, and data flow architecture
* Project management credentials such as PMP or CAPM are a plus

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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