Knowledge Services is actively seeking a Data Product Owner for a contract-to-hire client opening in Indianapolis, IN. Applicants must be able to work in a hybrid work schedule of 2-days onsite (Tues and Wed) each week in downtown Indianapolis. Parking is provided!
Data Product Owner Responsibilities: Product Vision and Strategy: • Develop and communicate a clear vision and strategy for data products, aligning with business goals and objectives.
Product Roadmap and Planning: • Create and maintain a detailed product roadmap, outlining the development journey and key milestones. • Define key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of data products.
Stakeholder Management: • Act as a bridge between data teams, stakeholders, and end-users, translating complex data concepts into actionable insights. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather feedback and ensure data products meet stakeholder requirements.
Backlog Management: • Create, maintain, and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring that the most valuable features are delivered first.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: • Work closely with data engineers, data analysts, and other cross-functional teams to ensure successful product development and delivery.
Project Planning: • Oversee project planning, resource allocation, and timeline management to ensure timely delivery of high-quality data products.
Quality Assurance: • Ensure that data products meet quality standards and are delivered within budget.
Market Analysis: • Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.
User Feedback: • Gather and analyze user feedback to continuously improve data products and enhance user experience. Focus on the user experience, ensuring data products are intuitive and meet user needs
Data Governance: • Ensure that data used within the data products is clean, secure, and adheres to company-wide governance policies Ensure data products comply with accepted standards and data governance rules. Provide detailed metadata descriptions and ensure data quality and integrity.
Data Literacy and Training: • Promote data literacy within the organization, providing training and support to stakeholders. • Foster a culture of data-driven decision-making
Data Product Owner Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Data Science, Business Administration, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred. • Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Product Manager/Product Owner, product management, with a focus on data products or data-driven projects. • Strong understanding of the modern data stack, data science, data engineering, and analytics. Proficiency in SQL, Python, or other relevant programming languages. • Ability to translate complex data concepts into actionable business insights. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders. • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering innovative solutions
To apply, please contact Paul Doray