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NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a ITSS-Product Owner to join our team in Louisville, Kentucky (US-KY), United States (US).

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Product Owner to lead product planning, requirement gathering, and backlog management within a SAFe Agile environment. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of translating business needs into actionable user stories, collaborating closely with development and QA teams, and driving successful product delivery.

The Product Owner will act as the bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring that business value is maximized while maintaining alignment with organizational strategy and customer needs.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Lead the end-to-end product lifecycle — from ideation, backlog prioritization, and sprint planning to release management and stakeholder alignment.

+ Translate business needs and customer feedback into well-defined user stories and clear acceptance criteria.

+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Development, QA, UX, and Business Analysts) to deliver high-quality features on time.

+ Partner with business stakeholders to collect, document, and refine requirements into actionable backlog items.

+ Ensure the SAFe Agile principles are applied effectively across Program Increment (PI) planning, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and release planning.

+ Maintain a prioritized product backlog, balancing technical debt, feature enhancements, and new functionality.

+ Participate actively in daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, providing clarity and ensuring alignment with business priorities.

+ Validate deliverables against business goals and acceptance criteria, ensuring quality and functionality meet stakeholder expectations.

+ Collaborate with QA to establish clear testable acceptance criteria and ensure successful UAT (User Acceptance Testing).

+ Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and customer feedback to inform continuous product improvement.

Required Qualifications:

+ 8+ years of experience as a Product Owner, Business Analyst, or Product Manager in Agile environments.

+ 5+ years of hands-on experience working in a SAFe Agile framework, participating in PI planning, sprint execution, and release coordination.

+ 6+ years of experience in collecting and documenting business requirements, ensuring alignment between business and technical teams.

+ 5+ years of experience in writing user stories and acceptance criteria in collaboration with business and engineering teams.

+ 5+ years of experience working closely with development teams to clarify requirements, prioritize work, and remove blockers.

+ 4+ years of experience collaborating with QA teams to define testable acceptance criteria, validate feature functionality, and support UAT.

+ 5+ years of experience managing and prioritizing product backlogs, ensuring transparency and effective stakeholder communication.

+ 3+ years of experience using Agile project management tools such as JIRA, Azure DevOps, Rally, or VersionOne.

+ 6+ years of Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and DevOps principles.

+ 6+ years of Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex requirements into actionable tasks.

+ Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field (Master's preferred).

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Experience working in large-scale enterprise Agile environments with multiple teams or ARTs (Agile Release Trains).

+ Familiarity with data-driven decision-making, customer analytics, and product performance metrics.

+ Experience managing digital transformation or platform modernization initiatives.

+ Proven success in delivering products in industries such as Finance, Healthcare, or Technology.

+ SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM) certification or equivalent Agile certification preferred.

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About NTT DATA:

NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. Visit us at us.nttdata.com

Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this role is $40-$48.80/hour. Actual compensation will depend on several factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance.

This position is eligible for company benefits including participation in medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending or health savings account, and AD&D insurance, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.

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