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RSM US LLP Product Owner Global Banks Risk Consulting in NEW YORK, New York
We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You'll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There's no one like you and that's why there's nowhere like RSM. This role involves managing cross-functional teams, defining project scopes, budgets, and timelines, and ensuring the successful delivery of technology projects that align with the company's strategic goals. The Global Banking Consulting Practice focuses on shaping and delivering technology solutions for our client base, which focuses on large global financial services companies. We operate across the three lines of defense, with a focus on the first line / operational function. You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, designers, and business stakeholders, to drive product development and ensure successful project outcomes. Contributions to Firm Culture * Model the core RSM values of respect, integrity, teamwork, excellence and stewardship in all interactions with clients and team members * Collaborate with colleagues across a variety of levels and disciplines to develop and deliver innovative solutions that provide value to clients * Maintain agility to adapt quickly to shifting needs, demands, technology solutions, or process changes and assist others in adapting to change* Support RSM's goals around diversity and inclusion by nurturing an environment that understands individuality, promotes authenticity, and values varied perspective in arriving at solutions Responsibilities 1. Product Vision and Strategy:- Define and communicate the product vision, goals, and roadmap.- Understand market trends, client needs, and business objectives to align product development efforts. 2. User Stories and Backlog Management:- Create and maintain a prioritized backlog of user stories, epics, and features.- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into clear, actionable user stories.- Work with UI Design team to facilitate the creation of wireframes and mockups.- Ensure user stories follow INVEST principals 3. Story Grooming and Prioritization:- Facilitate backlog grooming sessions with the development team.- Prioritize user stories based on business value, technical feasibility, and dependencies.- Adjust priorities as needed to maximize value delivery. 4. Sprint Planning and Execution:- Participate in sprint planning meetings to select user stories for development.- Work closely with the Scrum Master and development team during sprint execution.- Provide clarifications and make timely decisions to keep development on track. 5. Stakeholder Communication:- Act as the primary point of contact for product-related questions and updates.- Conduct regular demos to showcase completed features and gather feedback.- Collaborate with business stakeholders, end-users, and other teams to ensure alignment. 6. Quality Assurance and Acceptance Criteria:- Define acceptance criteria for user stories to ensure successful delivery.- Review and accept completed work during sprint reviews.- Advocate for high-quality deliverables and continuous improvement. 7. Release Management:- Coordinate release planning and deployment activities.- Ensure timely delivery of features and bug fixes.- Monitor post-release performance and gather insights for future iterations. Preferred Qualifications * Bachelor's or Master's Degree in information systems, computer science. business, accounting, finance or related discipline * Minimum 5 years o