Product Owner

Post Date

Apr 16, 2025

Location

Addison,
Texas

ZIP/Postal Code

75001
US
Jun 23, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Project Manager

Req #

CLT-776316

Pay Rate

$51 - $64 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

The Cyber Security Technology (CST) function within Global Information Security 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.
- 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.

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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 or in a similar product management role in a software development environment
- In-depth understanding of Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum, and a strong track record of successful collaboration in Agile teams.
- Experience in preparation and participation in Program Increment (PI) Planning
- Ability to engage in technical discussions with engineering teams, understand system architecture, and translate complex technical concepts into actionable backlog items
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders effectively.
- Proficiency in using project management and collaboration tools, such as JIRA, Confluence, or similar.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

- SAFe certification (ex. SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager), with demonstrated experience applying SAFe principles in a cross-functional environment
- Previous experience in cyber security domain
- Certification(s) related to Agile methodologies (e.g., Certified Scrum Product Owner)
- Experience with Jira, .NET or Java development

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.