Senior Product Owner

NTT America, Inc.; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology services leader in Dublin seeks a senior Product Owner for a core banking project. You will manage the Product backlog, ensure timely deliveries, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has over 15 years of experience, strong Agile knowledge, and exceptional communication skills, with a background in financial services preferred.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of overall experience with 5+ years as Product Owner or Delivery Manager.
• Extensive experience in managing Product Backlog.
• Exceptional communication skills (verbal and written).

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize the Product backlog.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for timely delivery.
• Continuously monitor performance and gather feedback.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Agile Methodologies

Data-driven Decision Making

Education

Agile/Scrum Certification

Job description

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated Product Owner with keen delivery mindset to join our team and be part of a major core banking project. The role involves managing and optimising Product backlog to maximize value of the product/services delivered. This is a senior level role that requires managing cross-functional squad as well as delivery.

We’re looking for someone who will:

• Be the primary point of contact to various stakeholders, on behalf of the Project team and identify the requirements for the development team.
• Create and prioritize a product backlog that aligns with the Project vision and goals, and continuously refine it based on feedback and changing business needs.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (e.g. developers, design team leads, quality assurance) to ensure that the product/service delivered meets customer needs and is delivered on time and within budget.
• Ensure that the product backlog items are clearly defined, well understood, and properly estimated by the development team.
• Continuously monitoring the product's performance and gathering feedback from customers and stakeholders, using data-driven insights to make informed decisions and prioritize future improvements.
• Keep the Delivery Squad focused on deliverables for each sprint and maintain the focus across various sprints.
• Collaborate with Delivery leads, product owners of other squads, and Design leads to effectively deliver the committed backlog items across sprints.
• Improve the squad's delivery capacity by analysing key concern areas during sprint retrospectives and provide timely support for the squad members as and when required.
• Establishing a vision and a roadmap for delivery of requirements

We will need to show us that:

• You demonstrate leadership and ownership of the product/project, and inspire others to share and contribute to the product/project vision and goals
• You can continuously monitor the Project and the squad's performance, gather feedback from various stakeholders and take actions to show continuous improvement
• You will use data-driven insights to make informed decisions and prioritize future improvements.
• You can take tough decisions on which features to include in each sprint or release, based on the value they will deliver to the business.
• You can work closely with the Scrum Master and the delivery squad to resolve challenges and remove impediments
• You are a professional with strong commercial acumen who will connect easily with the strategy and goals of both Project and business

Experience and Skills required –

• 15+ years of overall experience with a minimum of 5+ years as Product Owner or Delivery Manager or Delivery Lead
• Agile/Scrum Certification (CSPO/PSPO/SafePO/PM) preferred
• Extensive experience in managing Product Backlog and Development teams/squads
• Track record of delivering complex projects through agile process
• Exceptional communication skills (verbal and written)
• Background in Financial Services/Banking domain in Ireland/UK markets will be an added advantage
• Background in Core banking application will be an added advantage

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. Visit us at us.nttdata.com (http://us.nttdata.com/en)

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