Job Title: Product Owner
Location: Cincinnati OH
Duration: Contract - 2 months
Pay Range: $70/hr to $75/hr (W2)
Job ID: 411967
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 Senior Product Owner (Technical) to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in banking within the Wealth & Trust domain, data product delivery on Snowflake and DBT, and Agile/SAFe practices and a proven ability to define and drive requirements for downstream reporting, deliver regulatory and analytics outcomes, and lead cross-functional execution.
Responsibilities:
- Define, prioritize, and manage Snowflake data product backlogs that meet stakeholder needs.
- Motivate and guide a squad of engineers using modern data stack tools including Snowflake and DBT.
- Partner with Lines of Business, Technology, Risk, Finance, Operations, and Reporting to define and execute product strategies.
- Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Information Security, Fraud, and Architecture to achieve alignment and guidance.
- Provide transparent and ongoing communications with stakeholders on roadmap, status, and risks.
- Make decisions that support regulatory and compliance needs, revenue growth, process optimization, and analytics enablement.
- Engage across all phases of development including analysis, design, testing, and deployment.
- Resolve issues with subject matter experts to maximize product outcomes for the Bank.
- Coordinate customer usability testing and concept validation with research teams.
- Manage third-party relationships, track releases, and remediate defects or outages.
- Maintain product documentation and provide training support and materials.
- Monitor industry trends and represent the product in forums and conferences as needed.
- Advocate for SAFe, ensure a healthy backlog, and participate in agile ceremonies.
- Communicate product capabilities and roadmap to internal teams and external clients.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent education and experience.
- 4+ years of related experience in product ownership or product management.
- Experience with relational and non-relational databases, Snowflake, and DBT.
- Ability to consult and communicate with stakeholders at all levels and articulate key messages.
- Working knowledge of business processes in banking, preferably Wealth & Trust.
- Experience in Agile or SAFe environments and backlog management.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with clear, structured delivery.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams in a fast-paced setting.
Preferred Skills:
- Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt).
- Product management background with ability to influence across the organization.
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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