Product Owner

Position Description:

CGI is seeking a Product Owner to lead product planning backlog management and specification development for Agile delivery teams operating in a highly regulated financial services environment. This role serves as the primary link between business stakeholders technology teams engineering and design ensuring product requirements are clearly defined testable and aligned with strategic objectives before development begins.

We partner with 15 of the top 20 banks globally and our top 10 banking clients have worked with us for an average of 26 years!.
This role is located at a client site in Washington DC. A hybrid working model is acceptable.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

CGI is seeking a Product Owner to lead product planning backlog management and specification development for Agile delivery teams operating in a highly regulated financial services environment. This role serves as the primary link between business stakeholders technology teams engineering and design ensuring product requirements are clearly defined testable and aligned with strategic objectives before development begins.

The Product Owner is responsible for prioritizing work based on business value user needs risk considerations governance requirements and delivery readiness. Working closely with cross-functional teams this individual will translate business goals into actionable requirements acceptance criteria and measurable outcomes while driving alignment throughout the product development lifecycle.

Success in this role requires strong stakeholder management Agile delivery experience backlog ownership and the ability to balance business priorities with technical feasibility. The Product Owner will also oversee governance processes facilitate team ceremonies support release readiness and continuously improve product specification quality and team effectiveness.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

. 5 years of experience in Product Owner Product Analyst Business Analyst or related product delivery roles within Agile environments.
. Strong Product Ownership or Product Analysis experience within Agile delivery environments
. Proven ability to manage and prioritize product backlogs based on business value and strategic objectives
. Experience writing detailed business requirements user stories acceptance criteria and functional specifications
. Ability to translate complex business needs into clear testable and traceable requirements
. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate across business technology engineering and design teams
. Experience facilitating Agile ceremonies including daily standups backlog refinement sessions sprint planning and reviews
. Understanding of governance risk compliance and documentation requirements within regulated environments
. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate trade-offs and delivery impacts
. Experience supporting software delivery lifecycles from requirements through release readiness
. Familiarity with cloud-based technology environments particularly AWS and modern digital product delivery practices
. Strong communication presentation and decision-making abilities
. Experience using Agile tools such as Jira Confluence Azure DevOps or similar platforms

Desired Skillset:

. Agile certifications such as Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM) or similar are preferred
. 2 years working within financial services banking mortgage lending or other regulated industries
. Experience supporting cloud-based platforms and AWS-enabled product ecosystems

Education:
Bachelors degree in Business Information Systems Computer Science Engineering Finance or a related field

Other Information:
CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set level experience relevant training and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $95800.00 - $136400.00.
CGIs benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include: . Competitive compensation . Comprehensive insurance options . Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan . Paid time off for vacation holidays and sick time . Paid parental leave .Learning opportunities and tuition assistance . Wellness and Well-being programs

Skills:

• Agile
• Analytical Thinking
• Business Analysis
• DevOps
• Problem Solving
• Product Owner
• User stories
• Amazon Web Services Cloud

What you can expect from us:

Together as owners lets turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership teamwork respect and belonging. Here youll reach your full potential because

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. Thats why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our companys strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. Youll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas embrace new opportunities and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

Youll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. Youll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our teamone of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race ethnicity ancestry color sex religion creed age national origin citizenship status disability pregnancy medical condition military and veteran status marital status sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation gender gender identity and gender expression familial status or responsibilities reproductive health decisions political affiliation genetic information height weight or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal state and/or local laws where we do business.

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