Platform Product Owner II

Forvis Mazars US; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars US is seeking a Platform Product Owner II to lead platform strategy, drive adoption metrics, and manage the full lifecycle across enterprise SaaS solutions. You will partner with executives, PMs, and vendors to deliver measurable business value while upholding governance and security standards.

You will mentor junior product owners and champion Agile practices, influencing firm-wide technology initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in product ownership, product management, platform management, or related tech roles.
• Experience managing enterprise SaaS platforms and driving adoption and business value.
• Strong Agile/Lean practices, backlog management, and lifecycle governance.
• Security, privacy, data governance, and compliance awareness for enterprise apps.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive results in fast-paced settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead platform strategy, vision, roadmap, and OKRs with executives and PMs.
• Monitor adoption, usage, and business impact to drive continuous improvement.
• Own platform lifecycle: evaluation, implementation, release, retire planning.
• Groom backlog, gather requirements, create epics, features, and user stories.
• Draft functional specs, acceptance criteria, wireframes, and docs.
• Prioritize work by value, risk, effort, and dependencies with the team.
• Govern templates, reusable assets, and standards across platforms.
• Coordinate custom development and integration with Dev teams.
• Manage cross-functional delivery with vendors/contractors; ensure quality.
• Oversee vendor renewals, SLAs, QBRs, and escalations.
• Plan upgrades, releases, impact assessments, testing, and communications.
• Oversee stakeholder testing: regression, UAT, performance, security validation.
• Collaborate with Security, Compliance, Data Governance for stability and compliance.
• Maintain platform documentation, audit readiness, and governance procedures.
• Mentor junior product owners and promote Agile/Lean continuous improvement.

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Caseware Working Papers

Power BI

Excel

Cloud-based business apps

Job description

Description & Requirements

At Forvis Mazars, technology is a catalyst for growth, innovation, and transformation. Firm Technology Services (FTS) sits at the intersection of business strategy and digital enablement, partnering across the firm to harness emerging technologies, advance AI-driven solutions, modernize the portfolio, and create new capabilities that accelerate operational success. Our culture is collaborative, engineering-minded, and future-focused, empowering talented professionals to solve complex challenges, challenge conventional thinking, and build solutions that make a measurable impact. This role is more than an opportunity to support a function. It is a chance to help shape the future of the firm, directly contributing to strategic growth initiatives, exceptional client experiences, and the continued evolution of a world‑class technology organization.

The Platform Product Owner II is responsible for maximizing the strategic value of assigned enterprise platforms across the organization. This role leads platform vision, strategy, and execution while partnering with executive leadership, Product Line Managers, technical teams, and vendors. The ideal candidate brings experience with product management, enterprise SaaS platforms, Agile delivery, and leading complex initiatives that drive measurable business outcomes. This individual will champion platform innovation, lifecycle management, governance, adoption, and continuous improvement while mentoring less experienced product owners and influencing firm‑wide strategy.

What You Will Do

• Lead platform strategy, vision, roadmap development, and OKR definition in partnership with executive stakeholders and Product Line Managers.
• Establish and monitor platform adoption, utilization, and business impact metrics to drive continuous improvement.
• Own the full platform lifecycle, including evaluation, implementation, enhancement, release management, and retirement planning.
• Manage intake, requirements gathering, backlog prioritization, and translation of business needs into epics, features, and user stories.
• Develop and maintain functional specifications, acceptance criteria, wireframes, prototypes, and supporting documentation.
• Prioritize work based on business value, risk, effort, dependencies, and team capacity.
• Coordinate the creation and governance of platform templates, reusable assets, and standards.
• Partner with development teams to scope custom development and integration efforts.
• Lead cross‑functional delivery efforts across internal teams, vendors, and contractors to ensure quality outcomes.
• Manage vendor relationships, including renewals, service agreements, quarterly business reviews, and escalations.
• Coordinate platform upgrades, release planning, impact assessments, testing, communications, and deployments.
• Oversee stakeholder testing activities, including regression, user acceptance, performance, and security‑related validation.
• Partner with System Administration, Security, Compliance, and Data Governance teams to ensure platform stability, scalability, and compliance.
• Maintain platform documentation, audit readiness, governance standards, and operational procedures.
• Mentor junior product owners and promote Agile, Lean, and continuous improvement practices

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in product ownership, product management, platform management, or related technology roles.
• Experience managing enterprise SaaS platforms and driving platform adoption and business value.
• Strong understanding of Agile, Lean, product ownership, and backlog management practices.
• Experience with application lifecycle management, including requirements gathering, testing, release planning, and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of security, privacy, data governance, and compliance requirements associated with enterprise applications.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, facilitation, and documentation skills.
• Experience analyzing adoption, usage, and business impact metrics.
• Ability to influence cross‑functional teams and drive results in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• Experience with Caseware Working Papers and engagement management solutions supporting audit, tax, and advisory workflows.
• Experience with cloud-based business applications and digital transformation initiatives.
• Experience designing solutions using low-code and no-code platforms.
• Proficiency with reporting and analytics tools such as Excel and Power BI.
• Experience managing vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and service-level agreements.
• Experience with workflow automation, template management, and enterprise collaboration platforms.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring experience.
• Strong understanding of change management, user adoption strategies, and business process improvement.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, drive organizational change, and lead strategic technology initiatives

About

Forvis Mazars, LLP is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading global professional services network. Ranked among the largest public accounting firms in the United States, our 7,000+ team members deliver assurance, tax, and consulting services to clients in all 50 states and internationally. With a legacy spanning more than 100 years, we’re building something different. We are guided by a shared promise: Together, we create extraordinary experiences. That means delivering an Unmatched Client Experience® while creating a workplace where relationships matter, learning fuels growth, and every person feels valued and supported to thrive.

What We Offer

Our robust total rewards program and flexible work environment reflect our commitment to people, careers, and well‑being—empowering our team to grow and thrive while delivering exceptional service. To explore what makes working at Forvis Mazars special, visit www.forvismazars.us/careers .

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