What are the responsibilities and job description for the Platform Product Owner II position at Forvis Mazars, LLP?
General information
Name
Platform Product Owner II
Posting Title
Platform Product Owner II
Ref #
2237500
Date Published
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Close Date
12/02/2026
Job Category
Internal Firm Services
Advertised Location
US-Remote
Working time
Full Time
Description & Requirements
The Platform Product Owner II is responsible for maximizing the strategic value of assigned enterprise platforms across the organization. This role leads platform vision, strategy, and execution while partnering with executive leadership, Product Line Managers, technical teams, and vendors. The ideal candidate brings experience with product management, enterprise SaaS platforms, Agile delivery, and leading complex initiatives that drive measurable business outcomes. This individual will champion platform innovation, lifecycle management, governance, adoption, and continuous improvement while mentoring less experienced product owners and influencing firm-wide strategy.
What You Will Do:
- Lead platform strategy, vision, roadmap development, and OKR definition in partnership with executive stakeholders and Product Line Managers.
- Establish and monitor platform adoption, utilization, and business impact metrics to drive continuous improvement.
- Own the full platform lifecycle, including evaluation, implementation, enhancement, release management, and retirement planning.
- Manage intake, requirements gathering, backlog prioritization, and translation of business needs into epics, features, and user stories.
- Develop and maintain functional specifications, acceptance criteria, wireframes, prototypes, and supporting documentation.
- Prioritize work based on business value, risk, effort, dependencies, and team capacity.
- Coordinate the creation and governance of platform templates, reusable assets, and standards.
- Partner with development teams to scope custom development and integration efforts.
- Lead cross-functional delivery efforts across internal teams, vendors, and contractors to ensure quality outcomes.
- Manage vendor relationships, including renewals, service agreements, quarterly business reviews, and escalations.
- Coordinate platform upgrades, release planning, impact assessments, testing, communications, and deployments.
- Oversee stakeholder testing activities, including regression, user acceptance, performance, and security-related validation.
- Partner with System Administration, Security, Compliance, and Data Governance teams to ensure platform stability, scalability, and compliance.
- Maintain platform documentation, audit readiness, governance standards, and operational procedures.
- Mentor junior product owners and promote Agile, Lean, and continuous improvement practices
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
- 5 years of relevant experience in product ownership, product management, platform management, or related technology roles.
- Experience managing enterprise SaaS platforms and driving platform adoption and business value.
- Strong understanding of Agile, Lean, product ownership, and backlog management practices.
- Experience with application lifecycle management, including requirements gathering, testing, release planning, and continuous improvement.
- Knowledge of security, privacy, data governance, and compliance requirements associated with enterprise applications.
- Strong stakeholder management, communication, facilitation, and documentation skills.
- Experience analyzing adoption, usage, and business impact metrics.
- Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive results in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
- Experience with Caseware Working Papers and engagement management solutions supporting audit, tax, and advisory workflows.
- Experience with cloud-based business applications and digital transformation initiatives.
- Experience designing solutions using low-code and no-code platforms.
- Proficiency with reporting and analytics tools such as Excel and Power BI.
- Experience managing vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and service-level agreements.
- Experience with workflow automation, template management, and enterprise collaboration platforms.
- Demonstrated leadership and mentoring experience.
- Strong understanding of change management, user adoption strategies, and business process improvement.
- Ability to navigate ambiguity, drive organizational change, and lead strategic technology initiatives
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About Forvis Mazars, LLP
Forvis Mazars, LLP is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading global professional services network. Ranked among the largest public accounting firms in the United States, our 7,000 team members deliver assurance, tax, and consulting services to clients in all 50 states and internationally.
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What We Offer
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Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (SB 19-085)
Pursuant to Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range displayed is for the Colorado market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Total compensation and benefits consist of salary, group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.
Colorado Salary Range:
CO Minimum Salary (USD)
$ 93,500
CO Maximum Salary (USD)
$ 171,400
New York City Pay Transparency
Pursuant to the pay transparency laws of New York State and other local ordinances within the state including (but not limited to) New York City, the salary range displayed is for the New York markets. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Total compensation and benefits consist of salary, group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.
New York Salary Range:
NY Minimum Salary (USD)
$ 112,100
NY Maximum Salary (USD)
$ 186,900
California Pay Transparency
Pursuant to the pay transparency laws of California, the salary range displayed is for the California market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Total compensation and benefits consist of salary, group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.
California Salary Range:
CA Minimum Salary (USD)
$ 102,800
CA Maximum Salary (USD)
$ 186,900
California Fair Chance
Forvis Mazars will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including but not limited to the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, LA County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Maryland Wage Transparency
Pursuant to Maryland's Wage Range Transparency Law, the salary range displayed is for the Maryland market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Positions that are non-exempt will be eligible for overtime pay compensable at a rate of one and a half times the hourly rate for any hours worked over 40 in a work week. Benefits are eligibility-based and could include group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.
MD Minimum Salary (USD)
$ 93500
MD Maximum Salary (USD)
$ 171400
Massachusetts Wage Transparency
Pursuant to the Massachusetts' Wage Transparency Act, the salary range displayed is for the Massachusetts market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Positions that are non-exempt will be eligible for overtime pay compensable at a rate of one and a half times the hourly rate for any hours worked over 40 in a work week. Benefits are eligibility-based and could include group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.
MA Minimum Salary (USD)
$ 102800
MA Maximum Salary (USD)
$ 171400
Minnesota Wage Transparency
Pursuant to the Minnesota's Wage Transparency Act, the salary range displayed is for the Minnesota market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Positions that are non-exempt will be eligible for overtime pay compensable at a rate of one and a half times the hourly rate for any hours worked over 40 in a work week. Benefits are eligibility-based and could include group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.
MN Minimum Salary (USD)
$ 93500
MN Maximum Salary (USD)
$ 155800
Illinois Wage Transparency
Pursuant to Illinois' Equal Pay Act, the salary range displayed is for the Illinois market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Non-exempt/hourly positions will be eligible for time and half pay for employees that work over 40 hours in a workweek. Benefits are eligibility-based and could include group health plan benefits, 401(K), bonuses, profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. For more information on benefits, please visit https://resourcecenter.forvismazars.us/. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.
IL Minimum Salary (USD)
$ 93500
IL Maximum Salary (USD)
$ 171400
New Jersey Wage Transparency
Pursuant to New Jersey's Pay Transparency Law, the salary range displayed is for the New Jersey market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Positions that are non-exempt will be eligible for overtime pay compensable at a rate of one and a half times the hourly rate for any hours worked over 40 in a work week. Benefits are eligibility-based and could include group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.
NJ Minimum Salary (USD)
$ 112100
NJ Maximum Salary (USD)
$ 186900
Virginia Wage Transparency
Pursuant to Virginia's Equal Pay Law, the salary range displayed is for the Virginia market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Positions that are non-exempt will be eligible for overtime pay compensable at a rate of one and a half times the hourly rate for any hours worked over 40 in a work week. Benefits are eligibility-based and could include group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.
VA Minimum Salary ( USD)
$ 84100
VA Maximum Salary (USD)
$ 155800
Vermont Wage Transparency
Pursuant to Vermont Act 155, the salary range displayed is for the Vermont market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Positions that are non-exempt will be eligible for overtime pay compensable at a rate of one and a half times the hourly rate for any hours worked over 40 in a work week. Benefits are eligibility-based and could include group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.
VT Minimum Salary (USD)
$ 84100
VT Maximum Salary (USD)
$ 155800
Washington Wage Transparency
Pursuant to Washington's Equal Pay and Opportunities Act, the salary range displayed is for the Washington market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Positions that are non-exempt will be eligible for overtime pay compensable at a rate of one and a half times the hourly rate for any hours worked over 40 in a work week. Benefits are eligibility-based and could include group health plan benefits such as medical, dental, vision, tax-savings plans, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, holidays, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.
WA Minimum Salary (USD)
$ 93500
WA Maximum Salary (USD)
$ 186900
FORVIS, LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected classifications.
Salary : $84,100 - $186,900