**Job ID Number** R5056 **Employment Type** Full time **Worksite Flexibility** Onsite **Job Summary** As a Product Owner you will be responsible for overseeing the development of products from conception to completion, ensuring they align with client needs and preferences. **Job Description** We are seeking a **Product Owner** who will be responsible for supporting the product vision, managing backlog items, and deciding on product features based on client research. **This position is full-time, W2 contract that renews on a semi-annual basis, and on-site.** **What You'll Do:** + Assist with the development of products from start to finish to ensure they meet clients’ needs and preferences. + Support the overall vision of products and work on various backlog items. + Participate in decisions regarding product features based on client preferences. + Research and determine clients’ needs to decide which features to include. + Pitch ideas for product features to stakeholders. + Act as the primary contact between cross-functional teams, vendor development departments, and stakeholders. + Perform technical tasks such as installing vendor-provided software, uploading application content via GUI or DBU, and configuring OS settings. + Coordinate with Cyber Security to ensure adherence to protocols. + Work with product and project teams simultaneously and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment across disparate teams. **What You'll Need** Required: + 1-3 years of experience as a Product Owner + In-depth knowledge of Scrum and Agile Software Development Methodology + Working knowledge of product development architecture (SDLC) + Proficiency in the use of analytic tools + Ability to prioritize effectively + Knowledge of user-centered design principles + Excellent oral and written communication skills + Ability to work with technical and operational teams + Understanding of design quality standards + Strong presentation skills + Experience with client-server, web-based, cloud models + Knowledge of relational database concepts/principles + Basic understanding of SQL, PL/SQL, XML + Experience with mission-critical, 24x7 systems + Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field Desired: + Proven ability to collaborate and achieve actionable results in a team + Ability to build strong, sustainable relationships and interact with engineers from all departments + Strategic thinking and ability to drive ideas into action with a positive outlook and personal initiative + Certification in Scrum & Agile Software Development Methodology + Internship in a similar role in a medium-sized organization **Physical Demands:** + Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state and local standards + Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc. + Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor **Reasonable Accommodation Statement** If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employment selection process, please direct your inquiries to application.accommodations@cai.io or (888) 824 – 8111. **Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement** It is the policy of CAI not to discriminate against any employee or applicant due to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or being a protected veteran. It is also the policy of CAI to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or being a protected veteran, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment. Employees and applicants of CAI will not be subject to harassment due to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or being a protected veteran. Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any Federal, State, or local EEO law is prohibited.