Senior Product Owner

Post Date

Feb 06, 2025

Location

Chicago,
Illinois

ZIP/Postal Code

60661
US
May 11, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Project Manager

Req #

DAL-760461

Pay Rate

$64 - $80 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for a Senior Product Owner to join one of the largest Financial clients within their Global Information Security (GIS) division in Chicago, IL. The Cyber Security Technology (CST) function within GIS is responsible for innovation and architecture, engineering, solutions and capabilities development, deployment maintenance and support of information technology security controls. The CST team is also responsible for the management of the program/project management teams.

Responsibilities include:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including software developers, designers, quality assurance, and stakeholders to define, prioritize, and communicate product vision, strategy, and roadmap
- Own and maintain the product backlog, ensuring that it is well-organized, up-to-date, and aligned with the overall product vision and business goals
- Translate high-level business requirements into clear and actionable user stories, ensuring that they contain well-defined acceptance criteria and align with technical capabilities
- Act as the primary point of contact between business stakeholders and the development team, ensuring that communication flows seamlessly and that stakeholder needs are effectively addressed
- Regularly engage with stakeholders to gather feedback, capture user insights, and validate that the product is meeting their expectations
- Make informed decisions on scope, priorities, and trade-offs while considering factors such as project timelines, technical constraints, and market trends
- Conduct sprint planning, backlog refinement, and sprint review sessions, collaborating with the development team to ensure a clear understanding of the work to be done
- Provide guidance and support to the development team, clarifying requirements, resolving queries, and ensuring a shared understanding of the user stories
- Continuously monitor project progress, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and ensure that the product is delivering the intended value to customers
- Actively participate in retrospectives to identify areas for improvement within the development process and take actions to enhance team efficiency and effectiveness
- Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices, leveraging this knowledge to identify opportunities for product enhancement and innovation
- Manage stakeholder expectations, anticipating and addressing concerns, and ensuring a positive collaborative working environment

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.

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Required Skills & Experience

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)

- Proven track record as a Software Product Owner in a software development environment

- Web API (Java and .Net) experience - specifically around application assessment space/ethical hacking OR cyber security background

- Previous Bank of America experience

- In-depth understanding of Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum, and a strong track record of successful collaboration in Agile teams

- Proficiency in using project management and collaboration tools, such as JIRA, Confluence, or similar

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

- Certification(s) related to Agile methodologies (e.g., Certified Scrum Product Owner) is a plus

- Previous experience in cyber security, specifically vulnerability management or application security testing is advantageous

- Experience with Jira, .NET or Java development is a strong asset

- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders effectively

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to make informed decisions, prioritize effectively, and drive continuous improvement

- Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on delivering high-quality software products and exceptional user experiences

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.