Agile Project Manager Contractor

Product OwnerOnly on W2Note: This is a HYBRID position requiring 2 in-office days at local Client office per week. Travel costs are not reimbursable.Role OverviewThe Product Owner is accountable for one or more systems, leading a cross-functional product team to deliver business value for both internal and external clients. This role closely partners with the Product Manager and broader firm leadership to shape, communicate, and deliver on the product strategy and roadmap. The Product Owner manages prioritization, requirements, timelines, and success criteria, harnessing multidisciplinary expertise to guide execution and maximize value delivery.Must HavesBachelor's degree in business administration, management information systems, computer science, or a related fieldProven experience in product ownership or management within financial services, client onboarding, or customer relationship systemsBroad and deep knowledge of financial services concepts, practices, and procedures, particularly in client onboarding or contact relationship systemsExceptional communication and interpersonal skillsDemonstrated analytical ability and attention to detailProven track record of leadership within matrixed teams, including task assignment, coaching, and mentoringTeamwork/collaboration mindset with a demonstrated ability to work with and influence stakeholders across functionsStrong problem-solving skills and the ability to overcome ambiguityPrior experience with Agile methodologies and a robust understanding of full software development lifecycleGood to HaveAdvanced understanding of Product Management and Design Thinking principles and ability to expand these capabilities across teamsExperience in digital product ownership with exposure to high-performing teams and ongoing professional development of team membersHistory of working on multi-disciplinary and cross-divisional product teamsExperience guiding the management of resource needs, dependencies, and stakeholder solution requirementsDemonstrated ability to advise and align with adjacent product teams to ensure consistent and cohesive delivery across productsBackground in building business cases and measuring delivery against defined success criteriaKey ResponsibilitiesAlign product strategy with execution, maintaining the product roadmap and prioritizing the body of work for current and future deliveryManage system plans and artifacts, ensuring timely delivery against resource, stakeholder, timeline, and milestone requirementsLead, coach, and develop a matrixed team in pursuit of the product vision and team member growthAdvise and collaborate with other product teams to maintain unified product strategy and progression