We are

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 17,000+, and has 58 offices in 22 countries within key global markets.

Our challenge

We are seeking an experienced and customer-focused

Product Owner

to drive product vision, strategy, and execution. The Product Owner will work closely with business stakeholders, development teams, UX designers, and Scrum teams to define product requirements, prioritize the product backlog, and ensure successful delivery of high-value solutions. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of Agile methodologies, product lifecycle management, and stakeholder management.

Additional Information*

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Charlotte, NC is $97k - $100k/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities:

Define and communicate the product vision, roadmap, and business objectives.
Gather, analyze, and document business and functional requirements.
Create, manage, and prioritize the product backlog based on business value and customer needs.
Write detailed user stories, acceptance criteria, and functional specifications.
Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business goals and translate them into product features.
Work closely with Scrum Masters, Developers, QA teams, and UX/UI designers throughout the product lifecycle.
Participate in Agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Reviews, and Retrospectives.
Make informed decisions regarding feature prioritization and release planning.
Monitor product performance, customer feedback, and market trends to identify enhancement opportunities.
Ensure delivered solutions align with business requirements and quality standards.
Conduct User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and support production releases.
Track KPIs and product success metrics.

Requirements:

Strong knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Experience managing product backlogs and sprint planning.
Expertise in writing user stories and acceptance criteria.
Excellent stakeholder and client management skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Experience with product management tools such as:
Jira
Confluence
Azure DevOps
Trello (preferred)
Understanding of SDLC and software development processes.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Ability to make data-driven decisions.

We offer:

A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
A multinational organization with 58 offices in 22 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays).
Maternity & paternity leave plans.
A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region).
Retirement savings plans.
A higher education certification policy.
Commuter benefits (varies by region).
Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.
On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
A flat and approachable organization.
A truly diverse, fun-loving, and global work culture.

S YNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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