Product Owner

Saint Paul, Minnesota

|

Hybrid

|

Contract

|Job ID 69450|Posted Feb 21, 2025
JOB DESCRIPTION

Our client is seeking a dedicated Product Owner to join their dynamic team. This role is a hybrid model, offering flexibility with a blend of remote and in-office work. The standard work hours are 8-5 CT, with some flexibility.
 

As a Product Owner, you will be an integral part of our client's Wires Payments modernization effort, supporting a product development team. Your role will involve product owner activities within a scrum team, including backlog creation, management, and prioritization. You will also be responsible for product backlog delivery acceptance and may conduct demos for operational stakeholders.
 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the product development team in the Wires Payments modernization effort

  • Participate in scrum team activities

  • Manage and prioritize the product backlog

  • Accept product backlog delivery

  • Conduct demos for operational stakeholders, as needed
     

Ideal Candidate Profile:

  • Certified Agile Product Owner

  • Knowledge of the financial industry, preferably with experience in Wires or electronic payments

  • Proficient in JIRA software
     

Please note that all candidates must complete a background check and drug screen upon offer. This role requires two interviews with the hiring manager and peer manager via Teams, with camera required.
 

Join our client's team and contribute to their innovative efforts in the financial industry. Your expertise and dedication will be valued in this collaborative and inclusive environment.


Horizontal facilitates valuable and productive conversations between you and potential employers. We can assist you in growing your career by partnering you with employers that offer challenging assignments.  For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $31 - $64 per hour. This is not a guarantee of compensation, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

Horizontal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. 

We seek to provide employment opportunities to talented, qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex/gender including gender identity and/or expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.

In addition, Horizontal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application or interview process, please contact us.

All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.