Job#: 2072287

Job Description:

Apex Systems is a world class technology services business that incorporates industry insights and experience to deliver solutions that fulfill our clients’ digital visions.

Apex has an opportunity for a Product Owner. For applicants who are interested in this Product Owner opportunity, send your updated resume to .

Here are the details:

Position: Product Owner (PO) - Merchandising

Location: 100% Remote

Rate: Negotiable Based on Experience

Duration: 6+ months

Job Description:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Product Owner (PO) to join our Merchandising team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Data Governance along with a robust Agile background. This role requires someone who can translate business requirements into visual products, making Business Intelligence a key focus.

Key Responsibilities:

• Customer Engagement: Engage with customers/consumers to develop and refine requirements within the Merchandising space.
• Collaboration: Work closely with Merchandising Business Owners and Data Engineering Teams to ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Estimation & Funding: Develop work level estimates and ensure project funding.
• Backlog Management: Assign story points and manage/prioritize the backlog.
• Integration Strategy: Ensure the Integration platform adheres to overarching integration strategy and principles.
• Product Vision: Communicate product vision effectively.
• Facilitation: Facilitate demos and report release status.
• Team Evaluation: Evaluate team and team member effectiveness.
• IT Vision Support: Emulate and support all aspects of the IT vision and mission statement.
• Best Practices: Ensure the Integrations platform aligns with best practices, global standards.
• Advisory Role: Act as a trusted advisor and thought leader, providing GAP analysis for new projects considering existing and next-generation technologies.
• Problem Solving: Solve complex issues, provide root cause analysis and resolution, design and resolve application problems, and follow up in a timely manner with all appropriate customers and IT personnel.
• Change Management: Ensure change control and change management procedures are followed within the program/project.
• Impact Analysis: Study, analyze, and define the impact of business needs on system components and interfaces to maximize benefits and drive Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).

Requirements:

• Agile Background: Strong Agile background, with flexibility in adapting to unique Agile methodologies.
• Business Intelligence: Ability to translate business requirements into visual products.
• Jira Experience: Experience with Jira is a plus, but adaptability to different versions or tools is acceptable.
• User Stories: Proficiency in building user stories is crucial.
• Merchandising Experience: Experience in merchandising/commercial retail/industry is important, with an understanding of pricing and promotions.
• Data Governance: Knowledge of data governance concepts, business catalog, data lineage, and experience working with data stewards.
• Documentation: Experience with projects lacking documentation is beneficial.
• Experience: 3-5 years of relevant experience.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.