Data Product Owner

Motorola Solutions•Chicago, IL

8h•$115,000 - $135,000•Remote

About The Position

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. Our critical communications, video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the coordination that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future. Department Overview The Primary Data Team in IT is the central organization responsible for the governance, quality, and maintenance of our company's most critical data assets. We act as the single source of truth for core business entities like customer, product, and supplier data, ensuring consistency and accuracy across all enterprise systems. Our team establishes and enforces data standards, defines data ownership, and implements the necessary tools and processes to cleanse, enrich, and manage primary data throughout its lifecycle. By providing a clean, reliable, and integrated foundation of data, we empower the entire organization to make informed decisions, operate more efficiently, and drive key business initiatives, from digital transformation to advanced analytics. Job Description We are seeking a dedicated Product Owner & Business Analyst to join our Product Primary Data Team. This critical dual role drives the strategic vision and analytical clarity for our product data solutions. You will own the product roadmap and prioritized backlog, serving as the definitive voice of the customer and the business stakeholders. By translating complex needs into clear, actionable requirements, you will ensure our technical development team is focused on delivering high-value, market-aligned Product Primary Data solutions that directly support our overarching business goals.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a Related Field.
5+ years of experience as an IT professional, with 2+ years specifically in a Product Owner or Business Analyst capacity.
2+ years of leading a team
Proven ability to define product strategy and manage a complex, prioritized backlog in an Agile environment.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Exceptional problem-solving skills and a proactive, results-oriented attitude.
Proficiency in Agile project management tools (e.g., Jira).
Bachelors degree with 5+ years of professional IT experience AND 2+ years of Product Owner and/or Business Analyst experience
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required.
Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

Own, define, and communicate the strategic vision and long-term product roadmap for the Product Primary Data platform.
Serve as the definitive voice of the customer and key business stakeholders for the development team.
Define, manage, and track key success metrics (KPIs) to measure the value and performance of the delivered solutions.
Maintain continuous alignment between the development team’s priorities and the company’s strategic objectives.
Work closely with business stakeholders to understand, document, and analyze their product data requirements, processes, and pain points.
Maintain, refine, and prioritize the Product Backlog (Epics, Features, and User Stories) based on business value, feasibility, and strategic importance.
Translate complex business needs into clear, actionable user stories with well-defined acceptance criteria and functional requirements.
Conduct gap analysis, data mapping, and process modeling to inform the design and optimization of our Product Primary Data solutions.
Actively participate in Sprint Planning, Review, and Grooming sessions, ensuring the team clearly understands the what and why behind each prioritized item.
Bridge the communication gap between business users, design teams, and the technical development team.
Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure alignment throughout the development lifecycle.
Be the final approver for user stories, accepting work only when it meets the defined acceptance criteria and quality standards.