Overview
On Site
USD 67.00 - 79.00 per hour
Full Time
Skills
User Stories
MVP
Mapping
Demonstrations
Requirements Elicitation
IT Management
Product Development
Roadmaps
Status Reports
Product Management
Project Delivery
Banking
Software Development
Salesforce.com
Financial Services
Cloud Computing
Management
Business Systems
Analytical Skill
Critical Thinking
Creative Problem Solving
Communication
Presentations
Project Management
Agile
Computer Hardware
Embedded Software
Scrum
SAFE
SAP BASIS
Law
IT Service Management
Innovation
Collaboration
Recruiting
Insurance
Finance
Professional Development
Training
Leadership
CompTIA
Customer Service
Career Counseling
Apex
Oracle Application Express
Job Details
Job#: 2079552
Job Description:
Job Title: Product Owner
Job Location: Columbus, OH (Remote)
Job Pay Range: $67/hr-$79/hr
Contract Length: 12 months
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Credit Modernization Product Owner provides day-to-day oversight of a scrum team within a given value stream or product stack, ensuring a continuous flow of work by engaging with Product Managers to prioritize and sequence the work agile teams will take on. This position partners with IT Delivery Leadership to determine the ideal delivery strategy and solution definition.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Owns the creation, refinement and prioritization of the user story backlog containing work ready for the scrum team.
Prioritizes user story backlog to support highest value work first, including defects, tech debt and new development.
Confirms MMP/MVP priorities, consults on priority and sequence of work to be executed based on ability to deliver.
Fosters a continuous flow of work in and through the agile teams, ensures teams are focused on the highest priorities, addresses delivery risks and blockers.
Monitors agile team demand and capacity.
Establishes story acceptance criteria and ensures work meets definition of done.
Conducts initial story card mapping and identifies cross-team dependencies needed.
Engages with dependent partners (both internal and external) to assess timing for deliverables to be completed.
Provide clarification and context to the development team.
Facilitates system demonstrations.
Escalates issues to Product Managers for resolution.
Represent the customer and business goals while working with technology partners to deliver products.
Manage the product lifecycle from requirements gathering through production and release.
Deliver upon business scope and requirements defined at the Feature level.
Provide transparency to business and technology leadership on project status and product development issues.
Manage risk associated with delivering applications and specific application features.
Works with Product Leaders and stakeholders to understand long-term roadmaps and OKRs the teams need to achieve.
Supports weekly and monthly status reporting efforts.
Serves as first point of escalation and addresses delivery risks, blockers, escalating to the Product and/or Program Director as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors degree
7 years of Product Management or project delivery experience in Consumer or Business and Commercial Banking
Previous experience leading high-performing agile teams
Preferred Qualifications:
7+ years of professional experience in software development in a business or technical capacity, preferably with Salesforce / Financial Services Cloud
Experience overseeing development or Agile programs
Expert in the management of Agile projects including scrum
Experience as a Scrum Master, Business Systems Analyst, Product Owner, or Chief Agilist
Demonstrated interest and success in improving Agile execution
Exceptional analytical abilities, critical thinking, and creative problem solving
Proven written and oral communication skills including senior leadership presentation
Experience with the application of program execution metrics as well as project management approaches and tools
Experience using Agile methods for custom hardware or embedded software development
Able to work effectively at all levels in an organization
Certification as a Product Owner, Scrum Master, or Scaled Agile Framework.
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
Job Description:
Job Title: Product Owner
Job Location: Columbus, OH (Remote)
Job Pay Range: $67/hr-$79/hr
Contract Length: 12 months
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Credit Modernization Product Owner provides day-to-day oversight of a scrum team within a given value stream or product stack, ensuring a continuous flow of work by engaging with Product Managers to prioritize and sequence the work agile teams will take on. This position partners with IT Delivery Leadership to determine the ideal delivery strategy and solution definition.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Owns the creation, refinement and prioritization of the user story backlog containing work ready for the scrum team.
Prioritizes user story backlog to support highest value work first, including defects, tech debt and new development.
Confirms MMP/MVP priorities, consults on priority and sequence of work to be executed based on ability to deliver.
Fosters a continuous flow of work in and through the agile teams, ensures teams are focused on the highest priorities, addresses delivery risks and blockers.
Monitors agile team demand and capacity.
Establishes story acceptance criteria and ensures work meets definition of done.
Conducts initial story card mapping and identifies cross-team dependencies needed.
Engages with dependent partners (both internal and external) to assess timing for deliverables to be completed.
Provide clarification and context to the development team.
Facilitates system demonstrations.
Escalates issues to Product Managers for resolution.
Represent the customer and business goals while working with technology partners to deliver products.
Manage the product lifecycle from requirements gathering through production and release.
Deliver upon business scope and requirements defined at the Feature level.
Provide transparency to business and technology leadership on project status and product development issues.
Manage risk associated with delivering applications and specific application features.
Works with Product Leaders and stakeholders to understand long-term roadmaps and OKRs the teams need to achieve.
Supports weekly and monthly status reporting efforts.
Serves as first point of escalation and addresses delivery risks, blockers, escalating to the Product and/or Program Director as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors degree
7 years of Product Management or project delivery experience in Consumer or Business and Commercial Banking
Previous experience leading high-performing agile teams
Preferred Qualifications:
7+ years of professional experience in software development in a business or technical capacity, preferably with Salesforce / Financial Services Cloud
Experience overseeing development or Agile programs
Expert in the management of Agile projects including scrum
Experience as a Scrum Master, Business Systems Analyst, Product Owner, or Chief Agilist
Demonstrated interest and success in improving Agile execution
Exceptional analytical abilities, critical thinking, and creative problem solving
Proven written and oral communication skills including senior leadership presentation
Experience with the application of program execution metrics as well as project management approaches and tools
Experience using Agile methods for custom hardware or embedded software development
Able to work effectively at all levels in an organization
Certification as a Product Owner, Scrum Master, or Scaled Agile Framework.
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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