Product Owner

Description Position Title: Product OwnerLocation: Philadelphia Pennsylvania 19102 (Remote Option, Yes)Duration: 09-12 Months (Possible Conversion/Extension)***Due to client requirements this role is only open to USC OR GC candidates*** Client is seeking a passionate and strategic Product Owner to lead a high-performing Scrum Team focused on delivering scalable, user-centric web applications using Angular and robust backend services built with Java APIs as well as external facing API's to healthcare and Benefit Technology Partners. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of business and technology, and who can translate complex requirements into actionable development goals. You will need to partner closely with Business Leaders from all areas of the client GBS business value chain, IT Product Managers, IT Architects, and IT Product Owners to elicit data requirements, presentation needs, access patterns, insight outcomes and turn this into a value-added data solution.Responsibilities Own and manage the product backlog, ensuring it reflects business priorities and technical feasibility. Collaborate with stakeholders to define product vision, roadmap, and release plans. Write clear and concise user stories, acceptance criteria, and prioritize features based on business value. Serve as the voice of the customer and end-user throughout the development lifecycle. Be able to visually design an internally used web application which Work closely with developers, UX designer, QA, and Scrum Master to ensure timely and high-quality delivery. Facilitate sprint planning, backlog grooming, and sprint reviews. Define and monitor product performance and user feedback to inform continuous improvement. Facilitate cross-ART product designs and incorporate feedback into requirement and product increment deliverables Drive conversations with technical teams from BenTech partners and client meetings Qualifications: 3+ years of experience as a Product Owner or similar role in an Agile/Scrum environment. Strong understanding of Angular (v10+) front-end frameworks and Java-based RESTful APIs and GraphQL API's. Proven ability to translate business needs and UX design and API integrations into technical requirements. Experience with tools like Jira, Confluence, and version control systems (, Git). Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills. A team mindset and the ability to adapt. Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously at various stages of development while prioritizing commitments and managing time effectively. Preferred Qualifications Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or equivalent Agile certification. Experience with Workday Configuration with Workday integrations preferred. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. Experience working in a cloud-native environment (, AWS, Azure). Experience with Fineos platform preferred. Insurance Industry experience with Disability and Life products preferred. About Matlen Silver Experience Matters. Let your experience be driven by our experience. For more than 40 years, Matlen Silver has delivered solutions for complex talent and technology needs to Fortune 500 companies and industry leaders. Led by hard work, honesty, and a trusted team of experts, we can say that Matlen Silver technology has created a solutions experience and legacy of success that is the difference in the way the world works. Matlen Silver is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status. If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application or at any point in the hiring process, please contact us at email and/or phone at: // 908-393-8600 At The Matlen Silver Group, Inc., W2 employees are eligible for the following benefits: Health, vision, and dental insurance (single and family coverage) 401(k) plan (employee contributions only)