Technical Product Owner (TPO), Enterprise Quality, Data, Intelligence & Automation - Local NJ Candidate Required

No 3rd party candidates will be considered, we can only hire a direct W2 or someone that has their own C2C. This is a long term contract role with our fortune 100 life sciences client. We have been working with this client for 20+ years and you will be joining our team of 50+ professionals. Technical Product Owner (TPO), Enterprise Quality, Data, Intelligence & Automation Position Overview: We are looking for a proactive and results-oriented Technical Product Owner (TPO) according to the High-Performance Team (HPT) model to spearhead the end-to-end execution of Enterprise Quality’s Data, Intelligent Automation, and Artificial Intelligence products and platforms as part of the Data, Intelligence & Automation (DI&A) team. The ideal candidate will play a key role in informing the product development strategy for various DI&A products and platforms, ensuring alignment with broader business strategies & overall business objectives, and delivering DI&A products that drive business value. Key Responsibilities • Act as the TPO for multiple Enterprise Quality products and platforms, driving the product vision and strategy to meet stakeholder needs. • Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders (Quality Organizations, TQ, ISRM and TS), functional product groups, and HPT chapter expert services to gather requirements, prioritize features, and deliver comprehensive analytics solutions. • Define and manage the product backlog, ensuring that user stories and acceptance criteria are clear and actionable. • Translate business requirements into technical specifications, working closely with data engineers and developers to ensure timely delivery of enhancements and features. • Manage the total cost of ownership (TCO) of products, drive cost optimization and identify cost-reduction opportunities while maintaining operational efficiency • Monitor platform performance, identify areas for improvement, and recommend enhancements to support informed decision-making. • Conduct regular QBR’s/stakeholder reviews and gather feedback to continuously enhance the product/platform's capabilities and user experience. • Stay informed about industry trends and best practices in data, advanced analytics, artificial intelligence and intelligent automation assessing new technologies as appropriate. • Lead training sessions and workshops for users to promote platform adoption and maximize its potential. • Create a compelling value proposition to secure development budget, demonstrating a clear understanding of the project benefits and key results. • Responsible for maintaining portfolio information in Nexus, Assess Management, Lean IX, ITSM and IAM. • JJT Lead for SOX application(s) within scope of role. Education: • A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Data Science or a related field is required. • An advanced degree is preferred. Experience & Skills: • A minimum of 2 - 3 years in roles that create a tangible business impact through Data, Intelligent Automation, and Artificial Intelligence (including Data Science, Machine Learning, Generative AI, Agentic AI, Langflow, and other relevant technologies) is required. • A minimum of 5 years of IT related experience is required. • Proven experience in digital product management, preferably in a data analytics environment, along with strong analytical skills to analyze, and evaluate data and to drive appropriate recommendations and decisions for senior leaders and sponsors. • Understanding of Laboratory Systems (i.e. LIMS, SDMS, etc.) and/or Quality Management Systems (i.e. QMS, Complaints, Document Management, etc.) would be considered valuable assets. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging effectively with stakeholders at all levels. • Experience with Agile methodologies and tools (e.g., Scrum, JIRA) is strongly recommended. • Experience with several of the following technologies: Microsoft Azure, Databricks, OpenAI’s GPT, Neo4j, Alation, PostgreSQL, Python, PySpark, AI-powered Business Intelligence (BI) and data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, ThoughtSpot) – strongly recommended. • A demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. • Excellent written and oral communication skills, with strong interpersonal skills and a team-oriented approach. • Ability to influence, negotiate, and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders across complex matrix organizations.