Job Title : Product Owner – HRIS Integration Platform
Location : Philadelphia, PA - Will Consider Fully Remote
Length : 9 Months
Work Mode : Hybrid
Location & Work Arrangement
- Hybrid preferred : 1–2 days / week onsite in the Philadelphia area
- Remote option : Considered for exceptional non-local candidates
Description
Position Summary
We are seeking a technically fluent Product Owner to drive the implementation of our HRIS Integration Platform. This role collaborates with IT Product Managers, Architecture, Engineering leads, and Business stakeholders to translate strategic goals into executable workstreams. The Product Owner ensures integration capabilities are delivered in alignment with enterprise priorities, technical feasibility, and data governance standards.Key Responsibilities
Refine and implement product vision through actionable backlog itemsAuthor and manage detailed user stories for API development and streaming workflowsEnsure technical feasibility and alignment with platform architecture and data lineageDocument data lineage across processing steps for traceability and complianceFacilitate sprint planning, backlog grooming, and demosCoordinate cross-team dependencies across Agile Release Trains (ARTs)Partner with external vendors and internal stakeholders for onboarding and integrationsParticipate in release activities as neededNon-Negotiable Qualifications
Minimum 5 years of experience in product ownership or enterprise application integrationProven experience writing technical stories for :
Java-based APIsKafka streamingData transformation pipelinesStrong understanding of data lineage across ingestion, transformation, and consumption layersExperience working in an Agile delivery environmentFamiliarity with HRIS platforms such as Workday, ADP, or AlightExperience with cloud-native environments (AWS, Azure) and platforms like FineosDeal Breakers
Lack of required technical skills listed aboveUnwillingness to convert to full-time employee if the opportunity arisesPoor communication skillsDesired Soft Skills
Excellent written and verbal communicationStrong organizational and multitasking abilitiesCollaborative team mindsetAbility to manage multiple simultaneous projects