Job Title: Platform Solution Manager (Product Owner)
Location: NYC NY; Boston MA; Atlanta GA
Employment Type: C2C
The Platform Solution Manager is responsible for working skillfully across the organization to produce
Solution Vision (in collaboration with business stakeholders) which entails defining:
what we are solving for
endtoend user/customer journey or lifecycle
personas their skills and needs
high level outline of a solution that addresses their needs
Solution Intent (in collaboration with Director of PSM and Business Architecture function) which entails defining:
nomenclature for data and capabilities required to meet business objectives this is critical to establish common language across business and technology
capability roadmap as well as migration paths and milestones when going from current state to future state
overall nonfunctional requirements that are key metrics required for new system to capture and track
target operating model (business operations) that complement evolution in systems
This position will play a pivotal role in increasing overall efficiency for core data such indices securities prices risk and corporate actions by defining and shaping technology solutions in a transparent and highly collaborative manner with business and technology stakeholders and partners.
Primary Responsibilities
Communicate effectively both verbally and written with technology and business partners to include strong discussion debate and listening skills and the ability to look beyond obvious answers to understand impacts.
A minimum of 10 years of experience in Strategy Business Analysis or System analysis
Creatively design workshops and user sessions by identifying suitable participants being clear about outcomes and approach (interviews online whiteboarding surveys card sorting etc.)
Ability to empathically understand and articulate user needs
Analyze data gathered through user/stakeholder interactions and apply design thinking to draw out goals/business needs/problem statement/opportunity to be addressed workflows/user journeys personas and high level solution outline
Work collaboratively with product and development team to draw out solution intent with capability roadmap and milestones. Facilitate architecture runway with development leads influence technical design to ensure it aligns with business objectives
Clearly understand and articulate dependencies that will influence sequencing of development
Run Program Increments and facilitate quarterly planning across teams. Collaborate closely with project managers and development teams on execution.
Work collaboratively with business and operations stakeholders to draw out target operating model as systems evolve
Effectively manage stakeholder relationships through polished communication and followthrough
Effective written communication through solution inception vision and intent documents
Lead and influence crossfunctional teams.
Provide consultation and ensure continuity with product and development teams on solution.
Job Requirements
Bachelors degree required/Masters degree preferred
A minimum of 10 years of experience in Fixed income securities etc Strategy Business Analysis or System analysis
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience leading and directing others to achieve measurable results.
Demonstrated ability to articulate solution or product vision and/or customized solutions to meet business objectives
Advanced experience working with Scaled Agile software development processes
Advanced skills using a variety of tools to document workflows and data mapping including but not limited to Miro/Lucid Excel SQL and Visio
Understanding of analysis and artifact goals throughout the solution lifecycle
Ability to learn quickly and work in a changing environment and under tight deadlines
Ability to independently manage personal timelines and meet tight deadlines
Ability to successfully manage and coordinate simultaneous project deliverables across groups and teams
Strong experience with Agile Miro/Lucid SQL Excel Visio Balsamiq Jira Tableau