Product Owner / Contract / Hybrid / Mettawa, IL

Motion Recruitment; Mettawa (IL); Hybride; USD 96 000 - 152 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Motion Recruitment in the United States is seeking a product/project leader to oversee a portfolio from ideation through implementation, collaborating with business stakeholders to define scope, budgets, and timelines.

This is an 8-month W2 contract with benefits and a possibility of extension, a hybrid role based in Mettawa, IL. The ideal candidate has strong communication, Agile experience, and proven ability to coach cross‑functional teams to deliver scalable business solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8 years’ experience, master's with 7 years, or PhD with 3 years’ experience.
• Experience developing and/or managing the development of technology applications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build trust and partnerships.
• Ability to interact with business leaders to demystify complex concepts.
• Hands-on experience with Software Life Cycle (Build and Run) aspects.
• Demonstrable working knowledge of Agile methodology, process and ceremonies.
• 1-2 years of experience managing or coaching cross-functional resources.

Responsabilités

• Oversee the development of technology applications from ideation through delivery.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to define scope, budgets, and timelines.
• Lead cross-functional teams and coach resources on Agile ceremonies.
• Build scalable, reusable business solutions and form effective partnerships.

Connaissances

Stakeholder management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Business liaison

Agile methodologies

Cross-functional coaching

Time management

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Outils

JIRA

Confluence

ServiceNOW

Smartsheet

Description du poste

In this role, you’ll oversee a portfolio of technology products from ideation through implementation, working with business stakeholders and cross-functional teams to establish project scope, budgets, and timelines. You’ll lead technology initiatives, identify business needs, evaluate solutions, and manage teams to ensure successful product delivery while overseeing business relationships, compliance, and IT investments.

This is an 8-month W2 contract with benefits and a possibility of extension! It is a hybrid role in Mettawa, IL

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree with 8 years’ experience; master's degree with 7 years’ experience; or PhD with 3 years’ experience.
• Experience developing and/or managing the development of technology applications, regardless of tech stack.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a keen ability to build trust, listen, and ask effective questions with the goal of creating a scalable and reusable business solution along with forming effective partnerships.
• Ability to interact with business leaders to demystify complex concepts without relying on technical language.
• Thorough understanding of and hands-on experience with SLC (Software Life Cycle) phases, including Build and Run aspects of a Technology Product.
• Demonstrable working knowledge of Agile methodology, process and ceremonies.
• 1-2 years of experience managing or coaching cross-functional resources – employees or contract resources.
• Ability to self-manage time and priorities.

Beneficial:

• Understanding of or experience within the life sciences and biopharmaceutical landscape, including role of manufacturers, providers, patients, payers, distributors and policy makers.
• Understanding of financial planning, forecasting and data management concepts and systems.
• Demonstrable interest in technology trends and application of technology to improve end user’s experience through innovation or disruption.
• Experience in leading and managing Agile teams and/or projects.
• Hands on experience with JIRA, Confluence, ServiceNOW and Smartsheet.