Data Product Owner

son; United States; On-site; USD 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension/Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services seeks a Data Product Owner to lead data product vision and roadmaps from Lincoln, NE. This in-office role requires strong Scrum ownership and collaboration with data engineers, BI developers, and business users to deliver measurable value.

The position emphasizes governance, compliance, and data quality, with opportunity to drive impact across state health initiatives. Remote work is not offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 2 years of project management experience OR PMP certification OR 5 years on medium-to-large projects.

Responsibilities

• Set the vision and roadmap for data products.
• Ensure teams align with product goals and user/business needs.
• Communicate with stakeholders on goals, progress, and risks.
• Identify business challenges for data-driven solutions.
• Translate requirements into user stories for the Scrum team.
• Prioritize backlog based on impact, feasibility, and direction.
• Define KPIs to measure success and adoption.
• Monitor product performance and drive improvements.

Skills

Agile/Scrum

Data concepts

Collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Stakeholder management

Cross-team collaboration

Facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Power BI

Snowflake

Collibra

Job description

Data Product Owner (Open)

PLEASE NOTE: **The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services does not sponsor STEM OPT (form i-983) or non-immigrant work visas for this position.**

$34.970

This is a permanent, full-time position located in Lincoln, NE. This role is fully in-office with no remote or contract work.

Examples of Work

• Set the vision and roadmap for data products, ensuring alignment with overall organizational objectives
• Ensure all teams are working towards a shared vision and that technical development aligns with user and business needs
• Serve as a key communicator across business and technical teams, keeping stakeholders informed on product goals, progress, challenges, and key features
• Work closely with stakeholders to identify key business challenges and opportunities where data‑driven solutions can create value
• Translate business needs into clear, achievable product requirements and user stories
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including data engineers, BI developers, and business users, to maintain alignment and foster effective communication
• Act as Product Owner for the Scrum team, managing and prioritizing the product backlog based on business impact, feasibility, and strategic direction
• Identify key performance indicators to measure product success and adoption
• Use metrics to track user engagement, product effectiveness, and organizational impact
• Continuously evaluate product performance and recommend optimizations or pivots as organizational needs evolve
• Proactively identify and remove blockers that could hinder development progress
• Ensure all data products adhere to relevant regulations, compliance requirements, and best practices for data protection

Requirements/Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in project management, business administration, public administration, business information systems, or a field related to the functions of the hiring agency AND two years of experience as a project manager with the responsibility to oversee the coordination, planning, initiation, and completion of major/long-term projects. OR Four years of experience and certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP). OR Five years of experience working on medium-to-large projects. Any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM)/Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) preferred
• Experience with Power BI, Snowflake and Collibra a plus
• Experience with Project management tools such as Jira, Confluence etc. is preferred
• High level of ownership and accountability for product outcomes
• Passion for building data products that deliver measurable value
• Experience translating complex business requirements into actionable product features.
• Familiarity with data governance, compliance standards, and data quality practices a plus

Other: Position is located at the Nebraska State Office Building in Lincoln, NE.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Strong understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies, including sprint planning, stand‑ups, backlog refinement, and iterative development
• Solid technical understanding of data concepts, including data models, pipelines, and cloud data infrastructure.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to identify issues early and propose effective solutions
• Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to spot inconsistencies and anticipate risks
• Excellent communication skills; able to explain complex data concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences
• Effective stakeholder management and active listening, building trust across teams
• Ability to break down silos and foster cross‑team collaboration
• Strong organizational and facilitation skills to keep teams aligned, motivated, and productive

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities