IT Product Owner: Behavioral Health & Human Services

South Dakota AG; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 79,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Paid holidays

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Department of Social Services in Sioux Falls/Pierre, SD, is seeking an IT Product Owner with a focus on Behavioral Health and the Human Services Center. You will collaborate with leadership, clinicians, and IT to prioritize and guide technology initiatives that improve clinical operations, data management, and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes lifecycle management of IT products, cross-functional teamwork, and delivering sustainable outcomes aligned with the department’s strategic

Qualifications

• 4-5 years’ experience as an IT product owner or related IT field.
• Preference for prior experience in managing a product lifecycle (SDLC) and/or PMP or similar certification.
• Ability to manage stakeholders and align IT products with program goals.

Responsibilities

• Define, prioritize, and guide technology initiatives for Behavioral Health and HSC that strengthen clinical operations and data management.
• Engage division leadership, SMEs, clinicians, operations and IT to co-create solutions that meet regulatory and organizational goals.
• Develop and manage product roadmaps, maintain product backlog, and lead cross-functional teams through product launches.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Roadmap development

Backlog management

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance awareness

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Prioritization

Project leadership

Healthcare standards knowledge

Job description

Department of Social Services in Sioux Falls/Pierre, SD, is seeking an IT Product Owner with a focus on Behavioral Health and the Human Services Center. You will collaborate with leadership, clinicians, and IT to prioritize and guide technology initiatives that improve clinical operations, data management, and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes lifecycle management of IT products, cross-functional teamwork, and delivering sustainable outcomes aligned with the department’s strategic