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Kellton Tech is a full-service software development company, offering end-to-end IT solutions, strategic technology consulting and product development services in Web, SMAC (Social, Mobile, Analytics, Cloud), ERP-BPM, and IoT space Our methodology of inventing infinite possibilities with technology helps us develop best in-class and cost effective solutions for our clients.
Currently Kellton Tech is looking for talented resources for one of our listed client. Below are the position details
Job Title: Product Owner (SAP Delivery, Finance)
Location: Charlotte, NC onsite Tues-Thurs, WFH Mon & Fri
Assignment Type: 6 Contract-to-Hire
AM Perspective
Real-World Breakdown of the Job
This isn t a generic PO role it s very SAP-heavy, anchored in finance and supply chain processes. The company is running on S/4HANA, so they need someone who can sit between business users (finance, accounting, operations) and the SAP delivery team, shaping what gets built and validating that it actually works in the field.
The Product Owner here isn t just writing user stories they re the bridge between finance/accounting subject matter expertise and enterprise SAP delivery. Think of it as making sure the system can:
They ll work in SAFe Agile with a distributed SAP team: grooming backlogs, prioritizing, participating in PI Planning, and demoing completed functionality to stakeholders. They need to speak both SAP and business language meaning they should understand the financial process (not just the system) and be able to translate between accountants and developers.
Job Description
Summary
As a Product Owner, you will be responsible for maximizing the value of the product that the team builds. You will work closely with the product teams, customers, and stakeholders to ensure the S4 Product meets our business's needs and expectations. You will also collaborate with other product owners, technical and functional resources, and business owners to align the product portfolio with the enterprise strategy.
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain deep expertise in the owned product area, serving as the primary source of knowledge and support for the broader project team and key stakeholders.
Learn a complex business and facilitate projects and decisions across disparate user groups.
Partner with the Product Manager to contribute to the product vision and strategic roadmap
Collaborate with the product management layer to thoroughly understand features for execution, ensuring they meet quality, performance, usability, and security standards.
Develop, scope, and define backlog items that guide the product team.
Create, manage, and validate user stories with the product team to ensure they meet the definition of being ready before each iteration.
Strong leadership and decision-making abilities with a focus on delivery business value and user-centric solutions.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Lead agile team to manage and prioritize the team backlog
Partner with Coaches to remove impediments for the Agile team and to model agile practices
Keep leadership up to date on team progress, risks, and impediments.
Function as primary liaison between vendors, cross-functional teams, field implementation, and business stakeholders
Provide quality advice on functionality and ensure well-thought-through analysis and deliverables.
Connect with the customer to validate design based on feature provided by product management team, execute system and solution demos, and ensure business value delivery
Assist the Product Manager with leading continuous improvement and best practice initiatives.
Develop strong business relationships, influence stakeholders, and partner with others to develop superior solutions.
Participate in the Safe Agile ceremonies, such as PI planning, backlog grooming, retrospectives, etc.
Provide coaching and mentoring to the development teams on the Safe Agile principles and practices.
Coordinate with other product teams for solution validation testing.
Qualifications
Bachelor s degree in accounting, finance, or computer sciences, preferred
3-5 years of experience as a Product Owner.
Strong knowledge and experience with the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
Proven ability to define and deliver products that meet customer needs and expectations and achieve business goals and objectives.
Strong analytical and facilitation skills, with the ability to communicate technical and process information effectively to business and IT stakeholders.
Experience with the tools and technologies, such as ADO and Miro.
Certification as a Safe Agile Product Owner or Safe Agile Practitioner is a plus.
Performs analysis and critical thinking required to troubleshoot application-related issues and assist in the resolution.
Apply: Interested candidates can apply with their detailed word formatted resume along with their contact information\availability to raj (dot) sekhar (at) kellton (dot) com Phone 703-5 9 2 .9.5.1.7
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