Technology Product Owner

Citi; Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Global network

Learning & development resources

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Citi is seeking a Technology Product Owner in Jersey City, NJ, to bridge business strategy and technology delivery. You will translate complex business problems into clear requirements and own the product backlog to drive value across a global technology organization.

Collaborate with stakeholders and engineering teams to define and refine epics, user stories, and processes, enabling continuous improvement and smarter planning.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Ability to gather, document, and communicate business requirements as user stories, process documents, and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary liaison between business users and technology teams, translating business needs into clear requirements, user stories, and process documentation.
• Own and maintain the product backlog, ensuring priorities reflect business value and align with the roadmap.
• Engage stakeholders across seniority levels to understand end-to-end processes and drive alignment on proposals.
• Define and refine epics and user stories to guide development teams and ensure delivery of value.
• Analyze complex business and data challenges and translate into actionable solutions with engineering teams.
• Identify and implement process improvements to simplify operations and enhance delivery efficiency.

Skills

Experience 5+ yrs

Gather requirements

Backlog ownership

Stakeholder management

Agile delivery

Problem solving

Data analysis

Engineering collaboration

Clear communication

Job description

Role Overview

Citi is looking for a Technology Product Owner to bridge the gap between business strategy and technology delivery, playing a central role in shaping how data-driven insights translate into meaningful product outcomes. Sitting within Citi's Technology team, this role connects business stakeholders with engineering teams to define, prioritize, and deliver solutions that drive continuous improvement and smarter planning. If you are skilled at turning complex business problems into clear, actionable requirements, this is an opportunity to make a tangible impact at a global scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Requirements & Documentation: Act as the primary liaison between business users and technology teams, translating complex business needs into clear, structured requirements, user stories, and process documentation.
• Backlog Ownership: Own and maintain the product backlog, ensuring priorities reflect business value and align with the strategic roadmap.
• Stakeholder Management: Engage stakeholders across varying seniority levels to understand end-to-end business processes, secure cross-functional alignment, and drive consensus on proposed solutions.
• Agile Delivery: Define and refine epics and user stories to guide development teams, ensuring each iteration delivers measurable value.
• Problem Resolution: Analyze complex business and data challenges, breaking them down into actionable solutions in collaboration with engineering teams to remove delivery blockers.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements that simplify operations and enhance the efficiency of technology delivery.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated ability to gather, document, and communicate business requirements as user stories, process documents, and presentations in a clear and structured way.
• Experience managing and prioritizing a product backlog in an agile delivery environment.
• Ability to engage and influence stakeholders across different functions and levels of seniority, facilitating alignment and driving decisions.
• Competence in data analysis to support problem-solving and inform business planning decisions.
• Experience collaborating directly with engineering or technology teams to define requirements and resolve implementation challenges.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into language accessible to non-technical audiences.

Beneficial Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with strategic roadmap planning and aligning tactical delivery to longer-term organizational goals.
• Exposure to automation initiatives and experience facilitating cross-functional adoption of technology-driven process changes.

What We Offer

• Flexible Working: A hybrid working arrangement with 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely, giving you flexibility alongside meaningful in-person collaboration.
• Product Ownership: Ownership of a product backlog and the opportunity to champion simplified, high-impact solutions across a global technology organization.
• Global Reach: Cross-functional collaboration with stakeholders and engineering teams across Citi's global network, broadening your professional reach and impact.
• Continuous Learning: Access to learning and development resources that support both your technical knowledge and career progression.
• Recognition & Impact: A performance-driven environment where your contributions to process improvement and delivery quality are recognized and valued.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive financial wellbeing benefits and localized support reflective of Citi's commitment to the long-term wellbeing of its people.

Job Family Group

Technology

Job Family

Business Analysis / Client Services

Time Type

Full time

Primary Location

Jersey City New Jersey United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range

$98,960.00 - $148,440.00

In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

Automated Processing and AI

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