Product Owner / BA

Apex Systems; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Systems is currently seeking a Senior-level IT Product Owner to connect business needs with technical development in a remote capacity. The role requires extensive experience in the energy industry and proficiency in Agile methodologies, fostering collaboration and communication among stakeholders. You will lead the application enhancement lifecycle and guide development teams to deliver scalable solutions that meet organizational goals.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision

401K program with company match

Employee stock purchase program

On-demand training and certification prep

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant work experience in IT.
• Experience in energy industry or B2B applications is a plus.
• Familiarity with SQL query development is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead enhancement lifecycle of core platform ensuring high-quality delivery.
• Craft user stories and facilitate workshops to gather requirements.
• Conduct analysis to identify process improvement opportunities.

Skills

Stakeholder Communication

Agile Development

Process Improvement

Data Analysis

User Story Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or related field

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Power BI

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior-level IT Product Owner to join our team. This role serves as a pivotal bridge between business operations stakeholders and Agile software development teams, requiring a pseudo-technical understanding of how software applications support operational processes. You will leverage your expertise to align business needs with technical solutions, fostering strong stakeholder relationships, and driving process improvements. Collaborating across technology teams and business partners, you will lead the entire enhancement lifecycle of our core platform, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scalable solutions for our organization. Prior experience in the energy industry or B2B applications is a plus, but your ability to quickly learn and adapt to new domains is essential.

Essential Job Functions and Tasks:

Energy Industry Billing and B2B Expertise: Apply your deep understanding of energy industry billing processes, logic, and B2B exchanges (including EDI) to analyze production issues, create business cases, and guide project scope.

Agile User Story Development: Craft detailed user stories in Jira or Azure DevOps, translating complex business requirements into actionable tasks for development teams.

Stakeholder Communication & Strategic Alignment:

Build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

Facilitate workshops to gather requirements, document business capabilities, and refine assets.

Lead cross-functional collaboration and planning to achieve project goals.

Requirements Elicitation & Analysis: Conduct thorough analysis, including use case modeling, data modeling, and process mapping, to understand stakeholder needs and identify improvement opportunities.

Data & Technical Acumen:

Utilize querying tools and relational database knowledge to identify data issues and resolutions.

Provide feedback on database designs and translate business requirements into conceptual, logical, and physical data models.

Leverage Power BI for data analysis, reporting, and dashboard creation.

Process Improvement:

Apply advanced facilitation and process improvement skills to lead process redesigns and support initiatives.

Mentor and guide other business analysts within the department.

Strategic Application Road mapping & Development Lifecycle Management:

Lead the development and execution of strategic roadmaps for applications, aligning them with overall business goals.

Oversee the entire development lifecycle, from planning and requirements gathering to implementation and maintenance.

Proactively identify opportunities to optimize applications for improved efficiency and user experience.

Identify, assess, and proactively communicate project risks, developing mitigation plans as needed.

Support the implementation of change management initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions for end-users.

Quality Assurance: Collaborate with QA teams to ensure delivered solutions meet requirements and quality standards.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelors degree (or equivalent experience) in computer science, information systems, business, or related field.

7+ years of relevant work experience.

Additional Requirements:

Familiarity with Jira or Azure DevOps and Java Based Enterprise Platform Application

Demonstrated success in remote team working models.

Basic knowledge of SQL query development is a plus.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Potential to convert - Conversion is never guaranteed, there are no set timeframes around potential conversion. Please list if candidate is willing/able to convert on resume.

Work Designation -- remote, within these states: OH, WV, VA, KY, TN, IN, MI, OK, TX, LA, AR

Pay Range: $60-$75 based on 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 [e-mail] 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.