ServiceNow Product Owner | Must be independent to work on C2C/1099

Role: Product Owner (ServiceNow)
Location: Hybrid in Grand Rapids, MI

Key Responsibilities:

1. Define and Prioritize Product Backlog: Create and maintain the product backlog for Service Center operations, ensuring it is prioritized based on business value and stakeholder needs.
2. Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary liaison between stakeholders and the Service Center team, ensuring that stakeholder requirements are understood and incorporated into the service delivery process.
3. Vision and Strategy: Collaborate on development of and communicate the vision and strategy for the Service Center, aligning it with overall business goals and objectives.
4. Service Improvement: Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in Service Center operations and implement changes to enhance service quality and efficiency.
5. User Story Development: Write and refine user stories related to IT service management, ensuring they are clear, concise, and actionable for the Service Center team.
6. Sprint Planning and Review: Participate in sprint planning and review meetings, providing guidance and feedback to the Service Center team to ensure that services are evolving in the right direction.
7. Performance Monitoring: Monitor the performance of Service Center operations, using metrics and feedback to make data-driven decisions for continuous improvement.
8. Collaboration with the Team: Work closely with the Service Center team to ensure that services are being delivered according to the defined requirements and timelines.

9.Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks that could impact the successful delivery of Technology services.
Required Qualifications:

1. Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in business administration, computer science, information technology, or a related field. A master's degree or relevant certifications (such as ITIL, Certified Scrum Product Owner, SAFe Framework) can be advantageous.
2. Experience: Several years of experience in IT service management, product management, project management, or a related role. Experience in managing Service Center operations or similar initiatives is highly desirable.
3. Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of IT service management frameworks (such as ITIL), software development lifecycle, and agile methodologies. Familiarity with tools and platforms like ServiceNow, ServiceNow SAFe module, and Genesys Cloud is highly desirable.
4. Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions. Strong problem-solving skills are necessary to address any issues that arise during service delivery.
5. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders, Technology teams, and other departments. Ability to convey complex ideas in a clear and concise manner.
6. Leadership and Collaboration: Strong leadership skills to guide and motivate the Service Center team. Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder expectations.
7. Customer Focus: Deep understanding of customer needs and ability to translate those needs into actionable service requirements. Commitment to delivering high-quality Technology services that meet or exceed customer expectations.
8. Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment. Problem-solving mindset and ability to work independently.

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Asher Williams
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asher (at) pullskill dot com