Product Owner (Project Management)

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

The Economic Research Division of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis is seeking an exceptional Product Owner.

About Us: The Economic Research Division of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis is known as one of the world's premier economic research institutions. We provide economic data and information to the public through products such as FRED, FRASER, and Econ Lowdown, helping people to make more informed decisions.

About You: The Product Owner will be responsible for helping to develop and executing the product vision for Research applications like FRED and FRASER, using the agile framework. This includes duties such as backlog management, story writing, and leading the agile team in executing the work. The role also involves collaborating with the Product Manager to develop a product vision, execute the vision, and measure and validate its success.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Product Manager to develop product visions.
• Translate business needs into actionable product roadmaps that align with broader business and IT strategies and execute the roadmap through an agile framework.
• Leverage customer feedback, operational metrics, and analysis to identify market needs and shape product offerings.
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success and align strategies with measurable outcomes.
• Engage with customers and stakeholders to understand user needs, identify gaps, and propose new opportunities for product improvement and innovation.
• Maintain and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and timely delivery within agile sprints and increments.
• Lead the interpretation of business requirements and collaborate with team members and stakeholders to define and refine detailed product requirements.
• Actively participate in agile ceremonies and increment planning.
• Write clear, actionable user stories that capture the essence of business needs and technical feasibility.
• Write clear, concise product documentation.
• Oversee testing efforts to ensure products meet business requirements and deliver a high-quality user experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or commensurate experience
• 3+ years of relevant experience as a product owner
• Ability to manage numerous programs and work processes simultaneously
• Demonstrated experience in an agile work environment utilizing scrum methodologies and agile tools
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate technical ideas to non-technical audiences
• Discipline to operate independently and thrive in ambiguity with a generalist mindset
• Curiosity and problem-solving skills using creative and critical thinking
• Agile or Scrum certification (preferred)
• GitLab and JIRA experience (preferred)
• Candidates with less experience may be considered at a lower grade and salary.

Total Rewards

Bring your passion and expertise, and we'll provide the opportunities to challenge you and propel your growth—along with multiple benefits and perks that support your health, wealth, and life.

Salary: $99,000 - $104,000

In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefits package all brought together in a flexible work environment where you can find balance:

• Medical (4 options), Prescription, Dental (3 options), and Vision Insurance with no waiting period

• 401k/Thrift Plan with generous employer match

• Employer-funded Pension Plan

• Paid Vacation/Sick Time & Holidays

• Flexible Spending Accounts and Healthcare Spending Accounts

• Flexible Work Schedule available in most departments

• Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement (undergraduate and graduate)

• Parental Leave

• Free onsite 24/7 Fitness Center including training classes, and locker room / shower facilities

• Onsite Cafeteria & Coffee Shop

• Additional Convenience Benefits, Discounts and More…

At the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, we believe the Federal Reserve most effectively serves the American public by building a more diverse and inclusive economy. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion, at all levels of the organization, has been one of our core values for many years and remains strong as we continue enhancing our efforts. Learn more about Bank's culture.

The Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Full Time / Part Time

Full time

Regular / Temporary

Regular

Job Exempt (Yes / No)

Yes

Job Category

Other

Work Shift

First (United States of America)

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