Product Owner / Business Analyst / Delivery Lead

Job Title: IT Business Analyst III

Location: Charlotte, NC

Duration: Contract - 11 months

Pay Range: $53.55/hr (W2)

Job ID: 374237

About BCforward

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

Job Description

We are seeking a Hybrid Business Analyst / Delivery Lead to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Agile product ownership, business and systems analysis, and SQL/Oracle data analysis and a proven ability to translate business needs into clear system requirements and manage a technology backlog to delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as Product Owner delegate for Global Payments Operations, partnering with business leaders, operations product owners, and SMEs.
• Define, document, and communicate functional and non-functional requirements.
• Manage and prioritize the technology backlog based on direction from business owners.
• Represent the product owner in Agile ceremonies and guide the team through Agile processes.
• Groom user stories and ensure business requirements are translated into clear system requirements for developers, QA, and UAT.
• Facilitate sessions to remove ambiguity in stories and align technology teams with business objectives.
• Create and present requirement artifacts, including process flows, data models, use cases, presentations, and supporting documentation.
• Track requirements through implementation to confirm scope alignment and consistency.
• Drive decomposition of work into epics and user stories to maintain a healthy backlog.
• Ramp up quickly on Economic Sanctions Compliance and Operations processes supported by technology.
• Collaborate across an Agile Release Train and support continuous process improvement.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven track record with 5-7 years as a Product Owner in a technology organization.
• 3-5+ years of business and systems analysis in a complex regulated environment.
• Strong SQL skills with knowledge of Oracle, relational databases, and distributed systems.
• Ability to convert storyboarded requirements into detailed developer-ready user stories under tight timelines.
• Demonstrated Agile execution expertise and familiarity with Waterfall and transition practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio, SharePoint, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and technical writing skills.
• Ability to handle multiple workstreams, act quickly on issues, and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills and effective interpersonal skills to partner with senior leadership.
• Overall experience level: 7-10 years.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in Global Payments or Economic Sanctions Compliance domains.
• Experience working across Agile Release Trains and scaled Agile environments.

Why BCforward?

At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Opportunities for growth with global clients
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects

About Our Commitment

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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