Product Owner (Closed)

SkillStorm is seeking a Product Owner for our client in Charlotte, NC. Candidates must be able to work on SkillStorm's W2; not a C2C position. EOE, including disability/vets.

Job Description:

• Inspire and motivate the development teams to deliver innovative and exciting solutions with an appropriate sense of urgency
• Act as an ambassador for the product internally and externally, and as the primary technical contact for queries related to the applications when it comes to Technical Debt
• Work with key stakeholders across the Release Train to ensure successful Tech Debt/BAU releases

Required Skills:

• Minimum of 5-10 years’ experience working in Agile methodology and a deep understanding of various phases of the Software Development Life Cycle; preferably in Business Analyst / Product Owner role
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with both technology/development and business partners – ability to translate between these two constituencies
• Excellent written communication skills and have excellent communication skills and client presence
• Ability to create user journeys, user stories, wireframes, mockups, and basic diagrams to convey ideas
• Experience using tools like Rally and JIRA for Agile projects
• Understanding of business process redesign concepts and process improvement techniques
• Understanding and experience with technical solutions and components (APIs, Middleware, Services, SQL)
• Exceptional organizational skills, analytical skills, strong written and verbal presentation skills
• Must be a team player and be able to build positive working relationships with team members and project managers that encourage open communication and a supportive team environment
• Prior experience in an IT or management consulting environment with a focus on business analysis within financial services
• Certification in Agile Scrum; specifically Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) and/or Certified Scrum Master (CSM) and/or Certified Product Owner

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