IT Product Owner

job summary:

Role Overview

The IT Product Owner (PO) acts as the voice of the customer and business, translating business needs into clear, prioritized technology requirements and ensuring delivery of high?value solutions through Agile/Scrum teams. The PO owns the product backlog, partners closely with business and technology stakeholders, and ensures alignment between business objectives, data strategy, and system delivery.

location: New York, New York

job type: Contract

salary: $97 - 119 per hour

work hours: 8am to 5pm

education: Bachelors



responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities

Own and manage the product backlog, including prioritization, refinement, and readiness for sprint planning

Translate business needs into user stories, use cases, and acceptance criteria

Act as the primary liaison between business and technology teams

Define and communicate product vision, roadmap, and sprint goals

Participate in and lead Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, backlog grooming, reviews)

Collaborate with developers, QA, and operations to ensure successful delivery and quality outcomes

Support UAT and testing, including coordination and validation of business

Manage dependencies, risks, and trade?offs across multiple workstreams

qualifications:

Required Skills & Experience

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in computer science, finance, business administration or related field. Graduate degree is a plus.

10+ years of professional experience in technology, business analysis within the investment management business.

5+ years of product owner experience.

Experience in the Investment Management industry.

2-3 years of experience with Factset and Sylvan applications.

Experience with Portfolio Performance, Security Level Performance, Security Level Attribution.

Good experience in Product Ownership within Agile / Scrum environments

Ability to translate complex business requirements into technical deliverables

Experience working with investment management data and platforms, such as:

o IBOR / performance / security master data

o Vendors like FactSet, Bloomberg, Aladdin, State Street, MSCI

Proven backlog management, prioritization, and stakeholder communication skills

Strong analytical and problem?solving capabilities

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred / Emerging Skills

Experience with AI?enabled workflows, automation, and intelligent decision support

Familiarity with GitHub Copilot / Microsoft Copilot usage in delivery or analysis

Data?driven mindset with interest in AI/ML?assisted product design.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.