What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Owner II - IT (Memphis, TN or Remote in USA) position at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - ALSAC?
At ALSAC you do more than make a living; you make a difference.
We like people who are different…because we’re different, too. As one of the world’s most iconic and respected nonprofits, we know what it’s like to stand out. That’s why we’re looking at you. Your background, perspective, and desire to make an impact set you apart. As we work to help St. Jude cure childhood cancer, we're calling on the game-changers, innovators and visionaries to join our family. Not just for the kids of St. Jude, but also for you. Because at ALSAC, we develop and celebrate our employees. So, bring your whole, authentic self and become part of our shared mission: Finding cures. Saving children.®
Job Description
The Product Owner II – IT is responsible for maximizing the value of IT products and solutions by translating business needs into clearly defined prioritized work for Agile delivery teams. This role partners closely with business stakeholders, technology teams, and delivery leadership to ensure solutions meet user needs, align with enterprise standards, and support organizational objectives.
This is an experienced-level Product Owner role, operating with a high degree of autonomy and accountability across moderately complex systems or products.
Key Responsibilities
The following Benefits & Perks apply to Full-Time Roles Only.
We’re dedicated to ensuring children and their families have every opportunity to enjoy life’s special moments. We’re also committed to giving our staff excellent benefits so they can do the same.
ALSAC does not discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or other protected status.
No Search Firms
ALSAC does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All resumes submitted by search firms to any ALSAC employee or ALSAC representative via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without being contacted and approved by our Employee Experience team and without a valid written search agreement in place will result in no fee being paid if a referred candidate is hired by ALSAC.
We like people who are different…because we’re different, too. As one of the world’s most iconic and respected nonprofits, we know what it’s like to stand out. That’s why we’re looking at you. Your background, perspective, and desire to make an impact set you apart. As we work to help St. Jude cure childhood cancer, we're calling on the game-changers, innovators and visionaries to join our family. Not just for the kids of St. Jude, but also for you. Because at ALSAC, we develop and celebrate our employees. So, bring your whole, authentic self and become part of our shared mission: Finding cures. Saving children.®
Job Description
The Product Owner II – IT is responsible for maximizing the value of IT products and solutions by translating business needs into clearly defined prioritized work for Agile delivery teams. This role partners closely with business stakeholders, technology teams, and delivery leadership to ensure solutions meet user needs, align with enterprise standards, and support organizational objectives.
This is an experienced-level Product Owner role, operating with a high degree of autonomy and accountability across moderately complex systems or products.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and manage the product backlog for assigned IT products, platforms, or systems
- Partner with business stakeholders to understand needs, outcomes, and priorities
- Translate requirements into clear user stories with defined acceptance criteria
- Prioritize backlog items based on business value, risk, dependencies, and capacity
- Lead backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and product demos
- Collaborate closely with Scrum Masters, Developers, Architects, and QA teams
- Make day-to-day scope and trade-off decisions to maximize value delivery
- Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture, security, and compliance standards
- Monitor delivery progress and product performance using agreed-upon metrics
- Continuously gather feedback to refine and improve product outcomes
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Product Development, or a related field.
- 6-8 years of experience in a Product Owner, Product Analyst, or similar role
- Hands-on experience working with Agile/Scrum delivery teams
- Strong ability to elicit, document, and prioritize business and technical requirements
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
- Demonstrated ability to make informed decisions in a fast-paced environment
- Experience supporting enterprise IT systems or platforms
- Familiarity with APIs, integrations, data flows, or cloud-based solutions
- SAFe Product Owner / Product Manager, CSPO, or similar Agile certification, or equivalent preferred.
- Experience working in regulated or security-conscious environments
The following Benefits & Perks apply to Full-Time Roles Only.
We’re dedicated to ensuring children and their families have every opportunity to enjoy life’s special moments. We’re also committed to giving our staff excellent benefits so they can do the same.
- Core Medical Coverage: (low cost low deductible Medical, Dental, and Vison Insurance plans)
- 401K Retirement Plan with 7% Employer Contribution
- Exceptional Paid Time Off
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
- Infertility Treatment Program
- Adoption Assistance
- Education Assistance
- Enterprise Learning and Development
- And more
ALSAC does not discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or other protected status.
No Search Firms
ALSAC does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All resumes submitted by search firms to any ALSAC employee or ALSAC representative via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without being contacted and approved by our Employee Experience team and without a valid written search agreement in place will result in no fee being paid if a referred candidate is hired by ALSAC.