Job Description

NO THIRD PARTIES WILL BE CONSIDERED

We have a 20+ year relationship with our client

Long-term Contract

Rates: Hourly W2 or C2C options

Technical Product Owner (TPO), Enterprise Quality, Data, Intelligence & Automation

Position Overview:

We are looking for a proactive and results-oriented Technical Product Owner (TPO) according to the High-Performance Team (HPT) model to spearhead the end-to-end execution of Enterprise Quality’s Data, Intelligent Automation, and Artificial Intelligence products and platforms as part of the Data, Intelligence & Automation (DI&A) team. The ideal candidate will play a key role in informing the product development strategy for various DI&A products and platforms, ensuring alignment with broader business strategies & overall business objectives, and delivering DI&A products that drive business value.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the TPO for multiple Enterprise Quality products and platforms, driving the product vision and strategy to meet stakeholder needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders (Quality Organizations, TQ, ISRM, and TS), functional product groups, and HPT chapter expert services to gather requirements, prioritize features, and deliver comprehensive analytics solutions.
• Define and manage the product backlog, ensuring that user stories and acceptance criteria are clear and actionable.
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications, working closely with data engineers and developers to ensure the timely delivery of enhancements and features.
• Manage the total cost of ownership (TCO) of products, drive cost optimization, and identify cost-reduction opportunities while maintaining operational efficiency
• Monitor platform performance, identify areas for improvement, and recommend enhancements to support informed decision-making.
• Conduct regular QBRs/stakeholder reviews and gather feedback to continuously enhance the product/platform's capabilities and user experience.
• Stay informed about industry trends and best practices in data, advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and intelligent automation, assessing new technologies as appropriate.
• Lead training sessions and workshops for users to promote platform adoption and maximize its potential.
• Create a compelling value proposition to secure development budget, demonstrating a clear understanding of the project benefits and key results.
• Responsible for maintaining portfolio information in Nexus, Assess Management, Lean IX, ITSM, and IAM.
• JJT Lead for SOX application(s) within the scope of the role.

Education:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Management Information Systems, Data Science, or a related field is required.
• An advanced degree is preferred.

Experience & Skills:

• A minimum of 2 - 3 years in roles that create a tangible business impact through Data, Intelligent Automation, and Artificial Intelligence (including Data Science, Machine Learning, Generative AI, Agentic AI, Langflow, and other relevant technologies) is required.
• A minimum of 5 years of IT-related experience is required.
• Proven experience in digital product management, preferably in a data analytics environment, along with strong analytical skills to analyze and evaluate data and to drive appropriate recommendations and decisions for senior leaders and sponsors.
• Understanding of Laboratory Systems (i.e., LIMS, SDMS, etc.) and/or Quality Management Systems (i.e., QMS, Complaints, Document Management, etc.) would be considered valuable assets.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and tools (e.g., Scrum, JIRA) is strongly recommended.
• Experience with several of the following technologies: Microsoft Azure, Databricks, OpenAI’s GPT, Neo4j, Alation, PostgreSQL, Python, PySpark, AI-powered Business Intelligence (BI) and data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, ThoughtSpot) – strongly recommended.
• A demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with strong interpersonal skills and a team-oriented approach.
• Ability to influence, negotiate, and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders across complex matrix organizations.

THIS IS A HYBRID ROLE: 3 DAYS PER WEEK IN CENTRAL NEW JERSEY

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