Software Product Owner Denver, Colorado **Job Description:** At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day. The Cyber Security Technology (CST) function within Global Information Security is responsible for innovation and architecture, engineering, solutions and capabilities development, deployment maintenance and support of information technology security controls. The CST team is also responsible for the management of the program/project management teams. Responsibilities: - Collaborate with cross-functional teams including software developers, designers, quality assurance, and stakeholders to define, prioritize, and communicate product vision, strategy, and roadmap. - Own and maintain the product backlog, ensuring that it is well-organized, up-to-date, and aligned with the overall product vision and business goals. - Translate high-level business requirements into clear and actionable user stories, ensuring that they contain well-defined acceptance criteria and align with technical capabilities. - Act as the primary point of contact between business stakeholders and the development team, ensuring that communication flows seamlessly and that stakeholder needs are effectively addressed. - Regularly engage with stakeholders to gather feedback, capture user insights, and validate that the product is meeting their expectations. - Make informed decisions on scope, priorities, and trade-offs while considering factors such as project timelines, technical constraints, and market trends. - Conduct sprint planning, backlog refinement, and sprint review sessions, collaborating with the development team to ensure a clear understanding of the work to be done. - Provide guidance and support to the development team, clarifying requirements, resolving queries, and ensuring a shared understanding of the user stories. - Continuously monitor project progress, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and ensure that the product is delivering the intended value to customers. - Actively participate in retrospectives to identify areas for improvement within the development process and take actions to enhance team efficiency and effectiveness. - Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices, leveraging this knowledge to identify opportunities for product enhancement and innovation. - Manage stakeholder expectations, anticipating and addressing concerns, and ensuring a positive collaborative working environment. Minimum 3 Years of Experience Required Skills: - Proven track record as a Software Product Owner or in a similar product or project management role in a software development environment. - In-depth understanding of Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum, and a strong track record of successful collaboration in Agile teams. - Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders effectively. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to make informed decisions, prioritize effectively, and drive continuous improvement. - Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on delivering high-quality software products and exceptional user experiences. - Proficiency in using project management and collaboration tools, such as JIRA, Confluence, or similar. - Excellent technical skills including understanding of RESTful API’s, network and database architectures. - Good understanding of data processing architectures and governance. Desired Skills: - Certification(s) related to Agile methodologies (e.g., Certified Scrum Product Owner) is a plus. - Previous experience in cyber security, specifically vulnerability management or application security testing is advantageous. - Experience with Jira, .NET or Java development is a strong asset. - Experience with system integrations, RESTful APIs and ETL processes. + Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience). **Shift:** 1st shift (United States of America) **Hours Per Week:** 40 Bank of America and its affiliates consider for employment and hire qualified candidates without regard to race, religious creed, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote the concept of equal employment opportunity, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, provincial and municipal laws. 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