Junior Product Owner - Solugenix Corporation

Junior Product Owner
Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid)
Long-Term Contract
Job ID 24-09175

Solugenix is assisting a client, a financial services company, in their search for a Junior Product Owner. This is a long-term contract opportunity based out of Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid).

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Product Owner to join our growing product team. The ideal candidate will work closely with senior product managers, development teams, and stakeholders to help drive the vision and development of our products. This role is perfect for someone looking to grow their career in product management and gain hands-on experience with the product development lifecycle.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in a product-related role, preferably as a Product Owner, Business Analyst, or in a technical capacity.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Basic knowledge of product management tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Trello).
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment.

• Experience working with cross-functional teams (development, QA, design, etc.).
• Familiarity with software development life cycles (SDLC).
• Certifications in Scrum or Agile methodologies (e.g., Certified Scrum Product Owner).

• Collaborate with the Senior Product Owner and development teams to define product requirements, goals, and deliverables.
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of the product backlog, ensuring that it is properly prioritized and refined.
• Communicate with stakeholders to gather feedback and ensure that product developments meet user needs.
• Document user stories, product features, and acceptance criteria to clearly communicate the development team's tasks.
• Participate in agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and sprint reviews.
• Support the product launch process, including working with marketing, sales, and customer support teams.
• Analyze product performance metrics and customer feedback to suggest improvements and guide product decisions.
• Stay updated on industry trends, competitor products, and emerging technologies relevant to our product offerings.

Pay Range for CA, CO, IL, NJ, NY, WA, and DC: $45/hour to $50/hour. Starting rate of pay offered may vary depending on factors including but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience.

Solugenix will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and Ordinance. Applicants do not need to disclose their criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if we are concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, applicants will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

About the Client
Our client is a fortune 100 financial services company.

About Solugenix
Solugenix is an information technology services company known for its deep experience and knowledge in providing comprehensive technology services, solutions, and talent support for companies around the world. The company offers a variety of cutting edge and talent support solutions to promote growth and cutting-edge advancement to our esteemed clients and candidates. We provide these talent support solutions on a contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire basis. We also have additional resources from our staffing partners to ensure the right match and expertise for the best result.
For over 50 years, global and local brands have trusted Solugenix as an added resource and partner in taking steps to ensure their immediate and future success. In addition to generating ground-breaking, industry-defining solutions, Solugenix has been delivering the talent and support needed to make it happen. We are dedicated to partnering with clients and candidates whose core values also foster a culture of professionalism, teamwork, and integrity.