Primary Talent Partners
Overview
Primary Talent Partners has a new contract opening for a
Product Owner III
with our large power and utilities client in Charlotte, NC. This is a 12-month contract with a potential for extension. Pay range: $60.00/hr - $68.00/hr. W2 contract, no PTO, no Benefits. ACA-compliant supplemental package available for enrollment.
This position defines, delivers, and manages the lifecycle of products in a product portfolio. Leads the product team(s) developing the product(s). The role involves stakeholder management, financial management, budgeting processes, and value tracking for the products and/or portfolio. The role reports to and works under the guidance of the product manager. It focuses primarily on tactical execution within the team, with direct responsibility for one or more data product solutions. The position provides leadership guiding the team to successful product delivery through the Agile framework and engages with key business stakeholders to ensure the team is focused on value-driven deliverables for end users. You will be part of a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, energetic, and high-performing team at the heart of customer data delivery and data-driven transformation.
Responsibilities
Defines and manages product roadmap in conjunction with stakeholders
Builds, grooms, and prioritizes the product backlog, continuously managing expectations with relevant stakeholders—including the senior leadership team
Manages the sprint planning process and participates in all relevant ceremonies (reviews of prior sprints, grooming, retrospectives, etc.)
Develops a deep contextual understanding of customer, worker, and user needs
Gathers market feedback through user interactions, focus groups, and industry research to support future development
Writes detailed functional specifications, user stories, and product documentation
Collaborates with cross-functional teams of developers, designers, and analysts to implement and deliver new products and features
Collaborates with the organization on vision, strategy, decisioning, tactical execution, and measurement systems
Communicates roadmap stages and timelines internally with key stakeholders
Works with stakeholders and end users to understand needs, capture value, and maintain relationships
Required / Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
Four (4) years of related work experience, in addition to the required degree
In lieu of Bachelor’s degree and four years of related work experience, high school/GED and eight years of related work experience
Desired Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer and Information Science or Management Information Systems
Seven years of related work experience in addition to the degree
Certified SCRUM Product Owner
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Seven or more years in the utility industry
Experience as a Senior Product Analyst
Agile Product Owner certification
Six Sigma Black Belt certification
Experience with Jira
Experience working with Data Engineers
Experience with AWS
Specific Requirements
Entrepreneurial with a strong inclination toward action, preferably with experience with AI and customer data delivery
Ability to communicate complex and innovative concepts to a new product development team as well as key stakeholders/funders
Clear passion for technology products and the ability to identify opportunities to innovate, create value, and enhance customer experiences
Self-directed and proactive in anticipating problems and seeking opportunities
Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships and influence across all management levels, from developers to C-suite
Experience in an agile environment with data engineers and cross-functional product teams
Experience in fast-paced environments with new product or technology development
Experience in KPI-driven environments with accountability to determine the best actions to meet goals
Experience in project budgeting, financial tracking, and value/KPI tracking
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Primary Talent Partners is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Product Management and Marketing
Industry
Oil and Gas
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Product Owner III
with our large power and utilities client in Charlotte, NC. This is a 12-month contract with a potential for extension. Pay range: $60.00/hr - $68.00/hr. W2 contract, no PTO, no Benefits. ACA-compliant supplemental package available for enrollment.
This position defines, delivers, and manages the lifecycle of products in a product portfolio. Leads the product team(s) developing the product(s). The role involves stakeholder management, financial management, budgeting processes, and value tracking for the products and/or portfolio. The role reports to and works under the guidance of the product manager. It focuses primarily on tactical execution within the team, with direct responsibility for one or more data product solutions. The position provides leadership guiding the team to successful product delivery through the Agile framework and engages with key business stakeholders to ensure the team is focused on value-driven deliverables for end users. You will be part of a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, energetic, and high-performing team at the heart of customer data delivery and data-driven transformation.
Responsibilities
Defines and manages product roadmap in conjunction with stakeholders
Builds, grooms, and prioritizes the product backlog, continuously managing expectations with relevant stakeholders—including the senior leadership team
Manages the sprint planning process and participates in all relevant ceremonies (reviews of prior sprints, grooming, retrospectives, etc.)
Develops a deep contextual understanding of customer, worker, and user needs
Gathers market feedback through user interactions, focus groups, and industry research to support future development
Writes detailed functional specifications, user stories, and product documentation
Collaborates with cross-functional teams of developers, designers, and analysts to implement and deliver new products and features
Collaborates with the organization on vision, strategy, decisioning, tactical execution, and measurement systems
Communicates roadmap stages and timelines internally with key stakeholders
Works with stakeholders and end users to understand needs, capture value, and maintain relationships
Required / Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
Four (4) years of related work experience, in addition to the required degree
In lieu of Bachelor’s degree and four years of related work experience, high school/GED and eight years of related work experience
Desired Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer and Information Science or Management Information Systems
Seven years of related work experience in addition to the degree
Certified SCRUM Product Owner
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Seven or more years in the utility industry
Experience as a Senior Product Analyst
Agile Product Owner certification
Six Sigma Black Belt certification
Experience with Jira
Experience working with Data Engineers
Experience with AWS
Specific Requirements
Entrepreneurial with a strong inclination toward action, preferably with experience with AI and customer data delivery
Ability to communicate complex and innovative concepts to a new product development team as well as key stakeholders/funders
Clear passion for technology products and the ability to identify opportunities to innovate, create value, and enhance customer experiences
Self-directed and proactive in anticipating problems and seeking opportunities
Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships and influence across all management levels, from developers to C-suite
Experience in an agile environment with data engineers and cross-functional product teams
Experience in fast-paced environments with new product or technology development
Experience in KPI-driven environments with accountability to determine the best actions to meet goals
Experience in project budgeting, financial tracking, and value/KPI tracking
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Primary Talent Partners is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Product Management and Marketing
Industry
Oil and Gas
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