New

Product Owner

Genesis10
life insurance, 401(k)
United States, North Carolina, Charlotte
Dec 30, 2025
Genesis10 is currently seeking a Product Owner with our client in the financial industry located in Charlotte, NC and Plano, TX. This is a 12+ month contract position. Responsibilities: Lead the vision, strategy, and execution of enterprise metadata capabilities that enable data governance, lineage, and cataloging across the organization Partner with business stakeholders, data governance teams, and technology delivery squads to ensure the system meets compliance, usability, and scalability requirements Manage the product backlog, define user stories, and prioritize features to deliver maximum business value aligned with the enterprise data strategy Own the product roadmap for the Metadata Management System, ensure alignment with enterprise data governance and regulatory requirements Define and prioritize the product backlog, write clear and actionable user stories with acceptance criteria Collaborate with stakeholders (business, data governance, technology) to gather requirements and translate them into technical deliverables Drive Agile ceremonies (backlog refinement, sprint planning, reviews) and ensure timely delivery of features Monitor product performance and adoption, using KPIs and metrics to measure success and inform future enhancements Ensure compliance with data privacy, security, and regulatory standards Act as subject matter expert for metadata management concepts, tools, and best practices Partner with architecture and engineering teams to ensure scalability, integration, and technical feasibility of solutions Communicate progress and risks to leadership and stakeholders through regular updates and reporting Requirements: College graduate in Computer Science or related field 5+ years of experience in Product Ownership or Product Management within data platforms or enterprise systems Strong understanding of metadata management concepts (data cataloging, lineage, governance) Proven ability to translate business requirements into technical deliverables and prioritize based on business value Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum or SAFe) and backlog management tools (e.g., Jira) Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with ability to collaborate across business and technology teams Knowledge of data privacy and compliance standards Certified PO/PM Desired skills: Familiarity with metadata management tools (Collibra, Informatica) Experience in data architecture, data modeling, or data governance frameworks Background in financial services or other regulated industries Understanding of cloud-based data platforms and integration patterns Ability to develop KPIs and success metrics for metadata initiatives Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering business outcomes Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position. If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply! About Genesis10: Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals. For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10: * Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years. * The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years. * Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.) * Behavioral Health Platform * Medical, Dental, Vision * Health Savings Account * Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident) * Voluntary Term Life Insurance * 401K * Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities) * Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF and Illinois) For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website. Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.