Product Owner

Competence in collaboration and communication tools (e.g., MS Teams, SharePoint, Confluence)

Preferred Skills:

Experience with enterprise architecture tools or frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, ArchiMate)

Familiarity with data integration platforms and SFT (Secure File Transfer) technology

Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) as they relate to data and project integrations

Overall Responsibilities

Develop advanced milestone-centric project plans to ensure timely delivery of program goals

Drive Agile methodologies and best practices across teams, demonstrating servant leadership and fostering a culture of continuous improvement

Facilitate key Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, retrospectives, dependency, and capacity planning meetings

Collaborate with internal data governance and compliance teams to ensure data quality and regulatory adherence

Manage cross-team dependencies, track progress using relevant metrics, and escalate issues proactively

Support product and program managers with reporting on milestones, progress status, risks, and dependencies

Lead efforts to identify, document, and mitigate project risks, impediments, and resourcing challenges

Partner with enterprise architects, data engineers, and platform teams to integrate third-party data sources securely into data warehouses and other platforms

Promote transparency and effective communication with stakeholders, including escalating key risks and dependencies to senior leadership

Foster a culture of agility, innovation, and proactive problem-solving to meet organizational goals

Technical Skills (By Category)

Project Management & Collaboration:

Essential: Jira, Rally, or VersionOne; project tracking, milestone planning, dependency management

Preferred: Microsoft Project, Confluence, SharePoint

Data & API Architecture:

Essential: Data governance principles, enterprise data architecture, API design and management

Preferred: Experience with integration platforms such as MuleSoft, Dell Boomi, or similar tools

Cloud & Data Platforms:

Preferred: AWS, GCP, or Azure cloud services for data sharing and platform integration

Methodologies & Frameworks:

Essential: Agile, Scrum, Kanban methodologies, capacity planning, and project lifecycle management

Security & Compliance:

Preferred: Knowledge of data security practices, SFT, and regulatory standards

Experience Requirements

Minimum of 7 years of experience leading enterprise project management and Agile transformation initiatives

Proven track record of implementing milestone-based project plans and delivering complex programs within data-driven environments

Strong experience collaborating with data governance, architecture, and platform teams involving data integrations

Experience in mentoring teams, driving agile maturity, and managing dependencies across multiple teams

Industry experience in financial services, technology, or enterprise data environments preferred; alternative sectors accepted

Day-to-Day Activities

Lead the creation and management of milestone-centric project plans aligned with organizational strategic goals

Facilitate sprint planning, retrospectives, and program-level coordination across diverse teams

Define and track dependencies, risks, and key performance metrics to ensure project milestones are achieved

Collaborate with data governance, architecture, and platform teams to support secure data sharing and integration

Communicate program status, escalations, and risk mitigations to senior leadership and stakeholders

Support teams in identifying impediments and resource needs, and escalate issues proactively

Promote continuous improvement practices by measuring progress, collecting feedback, and implementing process enhancements

Ensure compliance with data quality, security standards, and organizational policies

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Data Science, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related fields

Certifications such as SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), PMI-ACP, Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), or relevant project management and Agile certifications preferred

Extensive experience managing large-scale projects with multiple dependencies and cross-functional teams

Professional Competencies

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to assess risks and develop mitigation strategies

Strong leadership with excellent facilitation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

Clear and effective communication skills suitable for senior management and technical teams

Ability to foster collaboration and serve as a change agent within complex organizations

Adaptability and resilience in dynamic, fast-changing environments

Passion for continuous learning, innovation, and process excellence

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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