AI Product Owner / AI Business Analyst
About The Position
Innova Solutions is seeking an experienced AI Product Owner / Senior Business Analyst to serve as a liaison between business stakeholders and technology teams, driving delivery of Intelligent Automation, Generative AI, and Agentic AI solutions. The role translates complex business needs into scalable AI-enabled solutions while managing product backlogs, facilitating Agile delivery, and ensuring compliance in a regulated enterprise environment. The position is a six-month W-2 contract with possible extension or conversion, based in Charlotte, North Carolina. The work arrangement is three days onsite and two days remote. The pay range is $60–$65 per hour. Candidates must be eligible to work on a W-2 basis; 1099 and Corp-to-Corp arrangements are not considered.
Requirements
- At least 8 years of experience as a Product Owner, Business Analyst, or Product Manager in enterprise environments.
- Strong experience gathering requirements, documenting user stories, and managing Agile backlogs.
- Knowledge of Generative AI (GenAI), Agentic AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), and Intelligent Automation.
- Experience with AI platforms and tools such as LangChain, LangGraph, Microsoft Copilot Studio, Azure OpenAI, OpenAI, or Google Agent Space.
- Experience collaborating with engineering teams to deliver AI/ML solutions.
- Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, and Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies.
- Experience working in highly regulated industries; Banking or Financial Services experience is preferred.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive initiatives independently.
- Must be available for W-2 engagement; 1099 and Corp-to-Corp arrangements are not considered.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting AI/ML deployments in enterprise environments.
- Experience in Banking or Financial Services.
Responsibilities
- Partner with business and technology teams to identify and deliver AI, GenAI, and Intelligent Automation solutions.
- Gather, analyze, and document business requirements and translate them into user stories and acceptance criteria.
- Create, prioritize, and groom product backlogs for Agile delivery teams.
- Facilitate requirements workshops and collaborate with stakeholders to understand business processes.
- Drive automation initiatives from ideation through deployment and adoption.
- Support sprint planning, backlog refinement, product demos, and release activities.
- Work with engineering teams to design and implement AI and Agentic AI workflows.
- Support system testing and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
- Identify and communicate project risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies.
- Ensure compliance with SDLC, information security, and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with developers, architects, and business leaders to deliver solutions.
- Demonstrate products and obtain business acceptance and approval.
- Influence strategic decision-making using design thinking and analytical problem-solving.
Benefits
- Medical and pharmacy coverage, subject to eligibility.
- Dental and vision insurance.
- 401(k).
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
- Life insurance.
- Pet insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Accident and critical illness coverage.
- Pre-paid legal and identity theft protection.
- Sick time and other paid leaves as required by law.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
