Overview:

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!  

Please note that we cannot consider any third-party candidates, those requiring C2C, or anyone requiring sponsorship for a work visa.

Responsibilities:

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

Qualifications:

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

Knowledge Services is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

INDIT

ISDPD