Agile Product Owner

Title: Agile Product Owner
Location: Saint Louis, MO OR Charlotte, NC (hybrid)
Type: Contract
Max Pay Rate: $62/hour

About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Agile Product Owner with financial services experience to join our team. In this role, you will drive product vision, lead strategic initiatives, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that support critical business execution goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the product vision and roadmap for a portfolio of applications and components.
• Act as the Product Owner for an agile team: manage backlogs, define sprint priorities, and facilitate stand-ups.
• Lead strategic projects, including:
  • Development of an internal Investment Policy Statement for managed accounts.
  • Integration with a new Proxy Voting platform (vendor collaboration).
  • Migration to an updated Option Strategy order entry system.
• Facilitate discovery sessions for high-priority 2026+ initiatives.
• Identify and manage dependencies with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Proactively assess risks, propose solutions, and escalate issues when needed.
• Ensure continuous improvement by driving innovation in backlog management and execution.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Business Execution, Strategic Planning, or Implementation (or equivalent via work, consulting, military, or education).
• Proven Agile Product Owner experience, ideally in financial services or technology environments.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in backlog management, sprint planning, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strategic thinker with ability to manage vendor relationships and deliver results in complex settings.

Preferred Skills

• Financial services industry background (investment, trading, wealth management, or related).
• Strong communication and executive presence.
• Ability to coordinate across multiple teams and long-term initiatives.