What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Product Owner position at Randstad Digital?
Role Overview
The IT Product Owner (PO) acts as the voice of the customer and business, translating business needs into clear, prioritized technology requirements and ensuring delivery of high?value solutions through Agile/Scrum teams. The PO owns the product backlog, partners closely with business and technology stakeholders, and ensures alignment between business objectives, data strategy, and system delivery.
location: New York, New York
job type: Contract
salary: $97 - 119 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities
Own and manage the product backlog, including prioritization, refinement, and readiness for sprint planning
Translate business needs into user stories, use cases, and acceptance criteria
Act as the primary liaison between business and technology teams
Define and communicate product vision, roadmap, and sprint goals
Participate in and lead Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, backlog grooming, reviews)
Collaborate with developers, QA, and operations to ensure successful delivery and quality outcomes
Support UAT and testing, including coordination and validation of business
Manage dependencies, risks, and trade?offs across multiple workstreams
qualifications:
Required Skills & Experience
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in computer science, finance, business administration or related field. Graduate degree is a plus.
10 years of professional experience in technology, business analysis within the investment management business.
5 years of product owner experience.
Experience in the Investment Management industry.
2-3 years of experience with Factset and Sylvan applications.
Experience with Portfolio Performance, Security Level Performance, Security Level Attribution.
Good experience in Product Ownership within Agile / Scrum environments
Ability to translate complex business requirements into technical deliverables
Experience working with investment management data and platforms, such as:
o IBOR / performance / security master data
o Vendors like FactSet, Bloomberg, Aladdin, State Street, MSCI
Proven backlog management, prioritization, and stakeholder communication skills
Strong analytical and problem?solving capabilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred / Emerging Skills
Experience with AI?enabled workflows, automation, and intelligent decision support
Familiarity with GitHub Copilot / Microsoft Copilot usage in delivery or analysis
Data?driven mindset with interest in AI/ML?assisted product design.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
Salary : $97