job summary: Summary: Data Transaction Service is responsible for developing and deploying secure multi-patented data sharing technologies between all lines of business and external entities. Data Transaction Service sits within the Global Markets Technology organization which provide liquidity management, payments and receipts, trade and supply chain finance, foreign exchange and commercial card services to small businesses, middle market companies, and to multinational corporations, financial institutions and governments around the world.Are you an experienced Product Owner looking for a new challenge and an opportunity to further advance your skills and career in a great working environment? If you are a highly-motivated individual with a passion to deliver cutting-edge, client-focused products and a genuine interest in technology we have the perfect job for you! The Data Transaction Services Technology team is looking to recruit a new Product Owner to support a dynamic team. The ideal candidate is an experienced Product Owner in an agile development environment, is a self-starter with leadership skills, and is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Role / Responsibilities Overview: Responsible for maximizing the value for a product. Defines the vision and roadmap for the product, defining and prioritizing stories in the product backlog, and articulating this to both stakeholders and the development team. Works closely with stakeholders to understand their needs, and with the Product Manager in a scaled Agile model to ensure there is alignment.Possess a working knowledge of the product, and basic understanding of the business or technology domain. With some guidance, creates the vision and roadmap for the product to align with strategic direction for the business or technology domain. Communicates the product vision and roadmap to stakeholders and the team. Collaborates with stakeholders to understand their needs and problems.Creates and prioritizes work for one team. Learning to collaborate with cross-functional teams. With some guidance, creates and prioritizes stories in the product backlog. Refines stories with the team to ensure there are enough ready stories to load the next 1-2 sprints. Reviews and accepts stories and is empowered to make on-the-spot decisions on scope and requirements. Works in partnership with the team to ensure that optimum value is obtained through technology and through an advanced understanding of the business. Individual contributor.Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define business requirements and associated epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria.Accountable for defining and accepting the value delivered by the teamCreate, prioritize and maintain the team's backlog for assigned products in collaboration with stakeholders.Continuously review the business needs, refine priorities, outline milestones and deliverables, and identify opportunities and risks.Work with the team, Scrum Master, and other Product Owners to coordinate external team dependenciesOptimize the value of the work the team performs.Act as the primary contact for questions about the product.Act as the primary contact for development work being performed by the team.Work with key stakeholders to define and ensure the success of product releases. Required Skills: 2+ years' experience as a Product Owner for agile teams1+ year experience with JIRAHigh degree of organization, individual initiative, and personal accountabilityHighly motivated self-starter able to work independently with little supervisionExcellent communication skills with the ability to engage, influence, and inspire partners and stakeholders to drive collaboration and alignmentIn-depth knowledge of Agile processes and principles- Preferred Skills: Certified Agile Product OwnerFunctional knowledge of client-accessible web applications location: Plano, Texas job type: Contract salary: $57 - 67 per hour work hours: 8am to 5pm education: Bachelors responsibilities: Responsible for maximizing the value for a product. Defines the vision and roadmap for the product, defining and prioritizing stories in the product backlog, and articulating this to both stakeholders and the development team. Works closely with stakeholders to understand their needs, and with the Product Manager in a scaled Agile model to ensure there is alignment.Possess a working knowledge of the product, and basic understanding of the business or technology domain. With some guidance, creates the vision and roadmap for the product to align with strategic direction for the business or technology domain. Communicates the product vision and roadmap to stakeholders and the team. Collaborates with stakeholders to understand their needs and problems. qualifications: Experience level: ExperiencedMinimum 10 years of experienceEducation: Bachelors skills: Program ManagementIT Project Manager Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. 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