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BPA/Product Owner
TALENT Software Services • Newark, NJ 07175 • Posted 3 days ago via LinkedIn
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In-person • Full-time • Senior Level
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Talent Software Services is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead projects within the Workspace Services portfolio, including a new mobile client deployment project. The role involves creating and maintaining project plans in MS Project Server, performing plan and forecast analysis, partnering with functional resource managers, and managing project documentation. The position requires onsite work in the Golden Valley office and prefers candidates with Zscaler or network security implementation experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead projects within the Workspace Services portfolio
- Create and maintain plan in MS Project Server, including budget & forecasting, accruals, invoice mapping, and ensuring resources have appropriate time tracking buckets setup to bill time
- Perform plan & forecast analysis to identify critical path and resource issues
- Partner with the team in creating a communication plan that includes both internal and external project communication, meetings, and documentation/reporting requirements
- Partner with functional resource managers to ensure work efforts are effectively resourced
- Follow release management process to schedule and manage code releases
- Monitor progress of deliverables, quality, proactively identifying risks, issues and escalation as needed with appropriate leadership
- Interface with stakeholders to manage expectations
- Manage project documentation following standards (i.e. Team Working Agreement, Agile Release Report, Status Reports, meeting minutes, risks, issues, decisions)
- Assure compliance with delivery processes and standards
Qualifications
Required
- Broad delivery management knowledge and experience spanning traditional project management methodologies in addition to agile practices
- Demonstrated communication and influencing skills
- Knowledge and understanding of SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle)
- Highly skilled in the use of Microsoft Project Server
- Experience in formal techniques of risk management
- Excellent organizational skills
- Experience working closely with business stakeholders and managing expectations
- Excellent relationship management skills
- Experience in change management
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of IT delivery management experience
Preferred
- PMP certification or other formal project management training
- Zscaler or Network Security experience
About TALENT Software Services
Talent Software Services is a staffing company that specializes in providing recruitment solutions across various industries, including technology, healthcare, digital, and government sectors. They are a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business with a dedicated program to help veterans transition to civilian careers, and they prioritize diversity and inclusion by partnering with diverse organizations to create a stronger workforce.
Full Job Description
Are you an experienced BPA/Product Owner with a desire to excel? If so, then Talent Software Services may have the job for you! Our client is seeking an experienced BPA/Product Owner to work at their company in Maple Grove, MN.
Position Summary: Seeking an experienced and self-driven Product Owner to join a newly created, high-visibility group within our larger organization. Operating with a startup mentality, this team is responsible for developing and delivering innovative internal tools and applications that enhance capabilities and drive the business forward. We are looking for someone to take ownership of products and solutions, guide their development through our software development process, and make a lasting impact on both the team and the company. This role will require a strong ability to manage and guide the product lifecycle from MVP (minimal viable product) development to long-term vision while balancing the immediate needs of the business. The Product Owner will work closely with development teams and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure that business goals are met and that products deliver value quickly while maintaining future scalability. The Product Owner will not be programming software/applications but work with our software development teams to champion their products and solutions from idea to launch & beyond.
Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
- Full Product Ownership: Own the end-to-end lifecycle of internal tools and applications, from initial concept and MVP creation through to delivery and ongoing improvements.
- MVP Development: Champion the MVP methodology, knowing when a product is "good enough for now” while maintaining the long-term vision and minimizing rework.
- Cross-functional collaboration: Serve as the primary interface between internal customers, business stakeholders, and the development team to gather requirements, prioritize features, and align the product with business goals.
- Backlog Management: Maintain, prioritize, and refine the product backlog, ensuring it aligns with both customer needs and company objectives.
- Communication & Transparency: Provide clear communication to stakeholders, managing expectations and updating on progress, timelines, and challenges.
- Adaptability: Be ready to respond quickly to changing requirements or demands, maintaining a proactive attitude toward problem-solving.
- Process Improvement: Continuously seek opportunities to improve the development and delivery process for better outcomes.
Qualifications:
- Experience: 2+ years as a Product Owner, Business Analyst, or similar role, preferably within a tech or software development environment.
- Project Ownership: Proven ability to independently drive projects from concept to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time and meet quality standards.
- Agile Methodologies: Good understanding of Agile and Scrum frameworks, with hands-on experience managing backlogs and leading sprints.
- Communication: Strong communication skills with the ability to manage a variety of stakeholders, from technical teams to high-level business leaders.
- Detail-oriented: Ability to balance short-term deliverables with long-term goals while maintaining high standards of quality and documentation.
- MVP Mindset: Understand and advocate for the importance of MVPs, ensuring the team delivers quick value without sacrificing future scalability.
Preferred:
- Experience in a startup-like environment, with high visibility and fast-paced development cycles.
- Background in software development or a solid understanding of development practices (storyboarding, user stories, product UI/UX, etc.).
- Familiarity with software development methodologies and tools, such as Scrum and Kanban boards.
- Strong Communication & Collaboration: Ability to work with a diverse group of internal customers, bridging the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Adaptability & Learning: Willingness to quickly learn new skill sets and methodologies to tackle unexpected challenges.
- Problem-solving: A proactive mindset and the ability to find creative solutions to roadblocks or technical issues.
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