Manager - Technical Product Owner – Data, Intelligence & Automation

About the position

We are searching for the best talent for a Manager - Technical Product Owner – Data, Intelligence & Automation to be in New Brunswick or Raritan, NJ. We are looking for a proactive and results-oriented Technical Product Owner (TPO) according to the High-Performance Team (HPT) model to spearhead the end-to-end execution of Risk Function’s Data, Intelligent Automation, and Artificial Intelligence products and platforms as part of the Data, Intelligence & Automation (DI&A) team. The ideal candidate will play a key role in informing the product development strategy for various DI&A products and platforms, ensuring alignment with broader business strategies & overall business objectives, and delivering DI&A products that drive business value.

Responsibilities

• Act as the TPO for multiple Risk products and platforms, driving the vision and strategy to meet stakeholder needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including the business, functional product groups, technology services, and HPT chapter expert services to gather requirements, prioritize features, and deliver comprehensive analytics solutions.
• Define and manage the product backlog, ensuring that user stories and acceptance criteria are clear and actionable.
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications, working closely with data engineers and developers to ensure timely delivery of enhancements and features.
• Monitor platform performance, identify areas for improvement, and recommend enhancements to support informed decision-making.
• Conduct regular QBR’s/stakeholder reviews and gather feedback to continuously enhance the product/platform's capabilities and user experience.
• Stay informed about industry trends and best practices in data, advanced analytics, artificial intelligence and intelligent automation assessing new technologies as appropriate.
• Lead training sessions and workshops for users to promote platform adoption and maximize its potential.
• Create a compelling value proposition to secure development budget, demonstrating a clear understanding of the project benefits and key results.
• Responsible for maintaining portfolio information in Nexus, Assess Management, Lean IX, ITSM and IAM.
• JJT Lead for SOX application(s) within scope of role.

Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Data Science or a related field is required.
• Advanced degree is preferred.
• A minimum of 2 - 3 years in roles that create a tangible business impact through Data, Intelligent Automation, and Artificial Intelligence (Data Science, Machine Language, GenAI, etc.) is required.
• A minimum of 5 years of IT related experience is required.
• Proven experience in digital product management, preferably in a data analytics environment, along with strong analytical skills to analyze, and evaluate data and to drive appropriate recommendations and decisions for senior leaders and sponsors.
• A strong understanding of Risk processes and systems where relevant, along with experience in Healthcare & Compliance, Global Brand Protection, Engineering & Property Services, Global Security, etc., would be considered valuable assets.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and tools (e.g., Scrum, JIRA) is strongly recommended.
• Experience with several of the following technologies: Microsoft Azure Databricks, OpenAI’s GPT, Neo4j Alation, Commando, PostgreSQL, Visualization & Reporting tools (Cognos, Tableau, Power BI) – strongly recommended.
• A demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.
• Consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
• Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year.
• Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year.
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year.
• Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year.