Product owner

Job Title: Product Owner

Location: Chicago-IL, Denver-CO and Washington-DC

Work Arrangement: 5days onsite

Client Industry: Banking Client

Duration: 12+ months

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM

About the Role

An Excellent Opportunity for Product Owner’s to work with one of the Biggest Global Bank at Chicago-IL, Denver-CO and Washington-DC location.

Why:

• This is for a net new need to help with the bandwidth on the application team
  
• This product owner will not be overseeing a product
  
• At this moment the team is needs someone to coordinate and track when to open a ticket in JIRA and track the status, etc
  
• Will not be a traditional PO working with stakeholders, etc.
  

Roles & Responsibilities:

• 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
  

Must Haves:

• 8+ years of Product Owner experience
  
• Not looking for traditional development knowledge
  
• Previous experience working with application managers & work with automation to limit & track risk and vulnerabilities
  
• Cyber security experience
  
• Working within similar environment
  
• Recent experience working with security ops team
  
• Strong excel background
  
• Strong JIRA knowledge
  
• Query language
  
• SAFe certification
  
• SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager
  
• Certifications
  
• Scrum PO Certification
  

Additional Information:

• Cyber Security Experience: A background in cyber security is a must, specifically for the ethical hacking product and compliance survey tools.
  
• Agile/Scrum Experience: Solid experience with Agile methodologies, including Scrum or Agile Coaching. Previous experience as a Product Owner (PO) or Product Manager is critical.
  
• Communication Skills: The role requires strong communication abilities to engage effectively with stakeholders, technical teams, and customers.
  
• Product Management Focus: Understanding of product ownership responsibilities, including backlog management and stakeholder engagement.
  
• Organizational Skills: The role is heavily focused on organizing tasks and keeping things on track, not managing budgets or detailed financials.
  
• Customer Service Experience: Familiarity with customer service elements and the ability to support the team in handling user feedback and product-related questions .
  

Compensation

Hourly Rate: $65-$70 per hour

This range reflects base compensation and may vary based on location, market conditions, experience, and candidate qualifications.

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, (paid time, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually - AS Applicable)

About Us:

At Collabera, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers. As a global leader in talent solutions, we provide opportunities to work with top organizations, cutting-edge technologies, and dynamic teams. Our culture thrives on innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence. With continuous learning, career growth, and a people-first approach, we empower you to achieve your full potential. Join us and be part of a company that values passion, integrity, and making an impact.

Ready to Apply?

Apply now or reach out to Devanshi at [email protected] for more information. We look forward to speaking with you!