NEW JOB OPENING
PRODUCT OWNER
IN Des Moines, IA, USA!

Required Education

• High School Diploma



Preferred Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, or related field.



Required Qualifications/Skills/Experience

• Experience managing IT product portfolios or applications

• Experience working as a Product Owner

• Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams and stakeholders

• Experience managing product lifecycle, backlog, and roadmap planning

• Experience with Agile methodologies and practices

• Ability to track performance metrics and ensure compliance with governance standards

• Experience managing vendors and service providers

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.



Preferred Qualifications/Skills/Experience

• Experience working with government or public sector environments

• Experience managing IT financials and budgets

• Experience leading cross-functional or fusion teams

• Experience with performance monitoring, feedback analysis, and continuous improvement



Product Owner / Portfolio Manager Overview

• Serves as a key liaison between business and IT teams to ensure successful delivery of technology solutions

• Responsible for managing a portfolio of IT products and applications, ensuring alignment with business needs and strategic goals

• Oversees the full product lifecycle from planning through deployment and continuous improvement

• Works closely with stakeholders including business SMEs, internal teams, vendors, and external agencies to define scope and implement solutions

• Drives product strategy through backlog prioritization, roadmap planning, and performance monitoring

• Leads cross-functional teams to ensure collaboration, efficiency, and delivery of high-quality solutions

• Utilizes performance data and user feedback to guide continuous improvement and optimize product outcomes

• Ensures compliance with governance standards, policies, and regulatory requirements



Job Duties

• Manage a portfolio of IT products and applications, ensuring successful completion and alignment with business needs

• Serve as a Product Owner guiding products through all lifecycle stages

• Collaborate with business SMEs, internal teams, external agencies, and vendors to define product scope and solutions

• Create and prioritize product backlogs and maintain strategic roadmaps

• Oversee product releases, deployment readiness, performance monitoring, and risk management

• Define and track performance metrics aligned with governance requirements

• Manage vendor relationships, ensuring SLA adherence and resolving interoperability issues

• Oversee IT financials including budget planning and monitoring

• Provide leadership updates on product status, risks, and roadmap progress

• Lead and manage cross-functional fusion teams to deliver solutions aligned with business needs

• Partner with leadership to allocate resources and monitor team performance

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint reviews and user story development

• Use feedback and metrics to refine product features and delivery

• Collaborate with leadership and product teams to prioritize development efforts

• Build and maintain strong relationships with business teams to support collaboration and issue resolution



Specific Details to Call Attention To

• Only local/regional candidates will be considered

• Strong experience as a Product Owner and/or Portfolio Manager is required

• Must have experience working with cross-functional teams and stakeholders

• Experience with Agile methodologies and product lifecycle management is essential

• Role includes budget oversight, vendor management, and performance tracking

• **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**

• **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**