Software Product Owner - Onsite

Genesis10•Washington, DC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Genesis10 is seeking a Software Product Owner for a contract position with a global financial institution. The role is based onsite in Denver, Colorado; Chicago, Illinois; or Charlotte, North Carolina, and requires working onsite five days per week. The Product Owner collaborates with product management, software development, design, quality assurance, and other stakeholders to define and communicate product vision, strategy, and roadmap. Within a SAFe framework, the role owns and maintains the product backlog, translates business requirements into actionable user stories, and supports delivery teams in building software that provides intended value. The position is a 12+ month contract. The pay range is $66.39–$74.39 per hour. Genesis10 contract-role benefits include a behavioral health platform; medical, dental, and vision coverage; a health savings account; voluntary hospital indemnity coverage for critical illness and accident; voluntary term life insurance; 401(k); sick pay where applicable; and commuter benefits in Dallas, New York City, San Francisco, and Illinois. Genesis10 also describes access to clients and an experienced recruiting team, as well as the opportunity to build a career with the company.

Requirements

10+ years of experience as a Software Product Owner supporting a software development environment.
Experience using the SAFe framework or a PO/PM SAFe certification.
Expert ability to translate high-level business requirements into actionable user stories with well-defined acceptance criteria.
Expert ability to document detailed requirements, meeting minutes, and action items, and to manage incoming requests and outgoing communications.
Expert ability to track, manage, and resolve dependencies, blockers, issues, and risks.
Strong organization and facilitation skills, including prioritizing work and meeting deadlines.
Strong analytical skills and ability to take initiative.
Detail-oriented, self-starting approach and ability to deliver high-quality software products.
Advanced experience with JIRA, Confluence, and release management tools.
Experience building dashboards and using filters/lookups in JIRA.
Excellent written, oral communication, and presentation skills.
Hands-on experience managing large-scale agile technical projects and executive communications.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
Experience with Agile development and a deep understanding of phases of the Software Development Life Cycle.
Availability and readiness to work directly as a Genesis10 employee.
Ability to work onsite five days per week.

Nice To Haves

Certification(s) related to Agile methodologies, such as Certified Scrum Product Owner.
Previous experience in cybersecurity, specifically vulnerability management or application security testing.
Experience with AI, .NET, and Python development.
Experience writing detailed technical requirements.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with product management, developers, designers, quality assurance, and stakeholders to define, prioritize, and communicate product vision, strategy, and roadmap.
Own and maintain an organized, current product backlog aligned with product vision and business goals.
Translate high-level business requirements into clear, actionable user stories with well-defined acceptance criteria that align with technical capabilities.
Serve as the primary point of contact between product management, the technology lead, and the development team.
Lead sprint planning, backlog refinement, and sprint review sessions; support PI planning documentation and maintain JIRA input and cleanliness/completeness.
Guide and support the development team by clarifying requirements and resolving questions.
Monitor project progress, track key performance indicators, and ensure the product delivers intended value.
Participate in retrospectives to identify opportunities to improve the development process.
Manage stakeholder expectations and anticipate and address concerns.