What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Owner position at Trilyon, Inc.?
We’re Hiring: Product Owner / Portfolio Manager
Location: Des Moines, IA
Client: State Client
Contract 9 Months
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for driving IT products from concept to delivery? We’re looking for a Product Owner / Portfolio Manager to lead cross-functional teams, manage a portfolio of applications, and ensure alignment between business goals and technology solutions.
🔹 What We’re Looking For
- 5 years of experience in project management (scope, budget, timeline, resource planning)
- 2 years of experience in product ownership or portfolio management
- Strong experience in requirements gathering, documentation, and stakeholder communication
- Deep understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies
- Proven experience working with vendors and managing external partnerships
- Excellent documentation skills (user stories, project plans, process maps, etc.)
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence both technical and business stakeholders
- 3 years of experience leading Agile practices (user stories, sprint planning, backlog prioritization)
- Experience in IT vendor management and service delivery oversight
🔹 What You’ll Do
- Manage a portfolio of IT products and applications, ensuring successful delivery aligned with business needs
- Act as a Product Owner across the full product lifecycle—from ideation to deployment and optimization
- Collaborate with business stakeholders, SMEs, vendors, and IT teams to define scope and deliver solutions
- Create, prioritize, and maintain product backlogs and strategic roadmaps
- Oversee product releases, monitor performance, and gather user feedback to drive continuous improvement
- Track KPIs and ensure compliance with governance, regulatory, and IT standards
- Manage vendor relationships, SLAs, and service delivery performance
- Oversee product financials including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
- Lead and support cross-functional “fusion teams” to deliver high-quality solutions
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, reviews, and backlog grooming
- Communicate effectively with leadership, providing updates on progress, risks, and roadmap
🌟 Why Join Us?
- Work on impactful, large-scale IT initiatives
- Collaborate with diverse teams across business and technology
- Drive innovation and continuous improvement through data and feedback
- Competitive compensation and growth opportunities
📩 Interested? Apply now or reach out directly to anjali@trilyonservices.com learn more!