Industry Consulting Prin. Consultant

Key responsibilities:
•    Engage with end users and subject matter experts to identify, develop, document, validate and endorse the requirements of their unit
•    Consult with the business and product owners to prioritize and shape the product backlog, using Agile practices for prioritization around business value
•    Work with product managers and epic owners to develop business cases, as required
•    Consult with and advise product managers when defining product release content and timeline, applying product development principles, innovative thinking and a focus around the customer or user experience
•    Assist with the elaboration of the user stories and requirements, supporting team members with their work where required
•    Participate in and facilitate relevant Agile ceremonies and rituals: Backlog Refinement, Daily Stand-up, Iteration / Release Planning, Showcases / Sprint Review, Retrospective
•    Participate in the creation of low or high-fidelity prototypes
•    Provide subject matter expertise in specific functional area(s)
•    Stakeholder Confirmation/Management 
•    Scope Definition 
•    Process Flow Definition (Current and Future State) 
•    Gap Analysis 
•    Requirements Elicitation (Facilitating, Challenging and Documenting) – this includes:
•    Epic confirmation 
•    User Story creation under BDD
•    Refinement with Architectural/Development teams  
•    Options Analysis 
•    Data Mapping 
•    User Acceptance Testing Support  
•    Operational Design/Impact Analysis 

Skill Requirements

The ideal candidate will be capable of challenging the business – asking why and getting to the heart of the issue to ensure the above outputs are watertight

At least 7+ years’ experience
•    Significant SAFe / Agile experience, preferably doing a product Owner role. Certification in SAFe Agile will be added advantage
•    Experience in Financial Services industry (experience in retirement products will be added advantage)
•    Experience in process mapping (tools like Visio, Blueworks)
•    Well versed with doing impact assessment and can draw "AS-IS' and "To-Be" scenarios
•    Demonstrated ability to undertake business analysis within an Agile environment with experience in requirement elicitation, gathering, documentation and management
•    Demonstrated ability to facilitate groups across multiple disciplines
•    Demonstrated ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team, including taking initiative, providing regular updates on your work, seeking and providing support as required
•    Demonstrated functional and conceptual understanding of technical matters, as well as the proven ability to quickly learn new business domains and technical applications
•    Demonstrated ability in creatively solve problems and try new approaches to achieve work outcomes, leveraging a strong analytical mindset
•    Demonstrated negotiation and influencing skills, enabling effective interaction with stakeholders and users in the provision of advice, guiding decision-making and seeking cooperation in the delivery of services
•    Exceptional verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, including demonstrated ability to prepare and deliver technical and business reports and proposals for all levels of stakeholders
•    Demonstrated ability to deliver engaging and informative presentations and training to a variety of audiences