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 Qualitys 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 Bachelors 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, OpenAIs 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