Senior Product Owner - Banking

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Summary of role:

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated Product Owner with keen delivery mindset to join our team and be part of a major core banking project. The role involves managing and optimising Product backlog to maximize value of the product/services delivered. This is a senior level role that requires managing cross-functional squad as well as delivery.

We’re looking for someone who will:

• Be the primary point of contact to various stakeholders, on behalf of the Project team and identify the  requirements for the development team.
• Create and prioritize a product backlog that aligns with the Project vision and goals, and continuously refine it based on feedback and changing business needs.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (e.g. developers, design team leads, quality assurance) to ensure that the product/service delivered meets customer needs and is delivered on time and within budget.
• Ensure that the product backlog items are clearly defined, well understood, and properly estimated by the development team.
• Continuously monitoring the product's performance and gathering feedback from customers and stakeholders, using data-driven insights to make informed decisions and prioritize future improvements.
• Keep the Delivery Squad focused on deliverables for each sprint and maintain the focus across various sprints.
• Collaborate with Delivery leads, product owners of other squads, and Design leads to effectively deliver the committed back log items across sprints.
• Improve the squad’s delivery capacity by analysing key concern areas during sprint retrospectives and provide timely support for the squad members as and when required.
• Establishing a vision and a roadmap for delivery of requirements

You will need to show us that:

• You demonstrate leadership and ownership of the product/Project, and inspiring others to share and contribute to the product/project vision and goals
• You can Continuously monitor the Project’ and Squad’s performance, gather feedback from various stakeholders and respond/take actions to show continuous improvement
• You will use data-driven insights to make informed decisions and prioritize future improvements.
• You can take tough decisions on what features/items to include in each sprint or release, based on the value they will deliver to business needs
• You can closely work with the Scrum Master and the delivery squad to resolve challenges and remove impediments
• You are a professional with strong commercial acumen who will connect easily with the strategy and goals of both Project and business

Experience and Skills required –

15+ years of overall experience with a minimum of 5+ years as Product Owner

Agile/Scrum Certification (CSPO/PSPO/SafePO/PM)

Extensive experience in managing Product Backlog and Development teams/squads

Track record of delivering complex projects through agile process

Exceptional Communicational Skills (both verbal and written)

Background in Financial Services/Banking domain in Ireland/UK markets will be an added advantage

Background in Transact system will be an added advantage

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. Visit us at us.nttdata.com

NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants without regarding to race, color, religion, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter so that we may connect you with the appropriate team.

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