Product Owner - Mid-Level

Product Owner - Mid-Level Fully remote; with the expectation to go into office for events; and potential in the future to become hybrid (Framingham, MA) Please Note: Since this is a mid level position, manager is considering 5-10 years of experience. Not interested with more than 10 years Descriptions: We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented "Data Product Owner” to support our Risk and Compliance Data Team's data governance, analytics, and data engineering initiatives. This role will serve as a central liaison between business stakeholders, IT, and our teams developer/engineering teams, ensuring data requests, issues, and priorities are effectively managed and executed. The ideal candidate is not only technically capable but also a good communicator and collaborator who thrives in a dynamic, cross-functional environment. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Key Responsibilities: Data Request & Issue Management • Catalog and organize all incoming data requests and issues. • Maintain a centralized log to ensure visibility, traceability, and accountability. • Coordinate with IT to ensure timely resolution and communication. Jira Oversight & Road Mapping • Handle Jira data team for tracking data-related tasks and enhancements. • Support roadmap planning and alignment with business priorities. • Ensure tickets are properly scoped, prioritized, and updated. Stakeholder Collaboration • Partner with business teams to gather requirements and define priorities. • Translate business needs into actionable data tasks. • Facilitate regular check-ins to align on progress and expectations. Technical Support & Data Modeling • Support engineers and IT teams with data modeling, documentation, and validation. • Assist in ensuring data structures align with business logic Reporting & Analysis • Collect and analyze data to identify trends and insights. • Build reports and visualizations to communicate findings to stakeholders. • Assist in database management and ensure data integrity. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Qualifications (Requirements): • Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Information Systems, Business, or related field. • 5-10 years of experience in data operations, business analysis, or data product management • Proficiency in data visualization tools (Power BI and/or Excel; one is required) • Familiarity with Jira, SQL, and data modeling concepts. • Experience working with engineering and IT teams in a collaborative environment. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Soft Skills: • Good Communication Skills - Able to clearly convey technical and business concepts to diverse audiences. • Organized & Detail-Oriented - Skilled at handling multiple tasks, tracking issues, and maintaining documentation. • Problem Solver - Proactive in identifying issues and proposing practical solutions. • Collaborative Mindset - Works well across teams and builds strong relationships with stakeholders. • Adaptability - Comfortable navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities. • Critical Thinking - Uses data and logic to make informed decisions and recommendations. • Customer-Focused - Understands stakeholder needs and strives to deliver value through data.