Application Development | Level 5 (USD)

About Client: Client is a global financial services firm that provides a wide range of investment banking, securities, wealth management, and investment management services. It is a prominent global financial services firm with a rich history and a strong presence in the financial industry. The Client is committed to corporate responsibility and sustainability. It aims to make a positive impact on society through various initiatives, such as promoting environmental sustainability, supporting diversity and inclusion, and engaging in philanthropic activities. Rate Range: $95-$98.52/Hr Job Description: We are looking for a technical product owner and business analyst for the Legacy Modernization Programs central teams (mainframe and distributed) which aim to provide central solutions to workstreams to accelerate platform renovation and decommission of mainframe applications by developing common solutions and helping system owners better understand their systems. Primary Responsibilities: The candidate should be able to:'Develop and maintain a product vision in alignment with program goals. Define and communicate the product roadmap to stakeholders and development teams. Create, maintain and prioritize the product backlog based on business goals and customer needs Collaborate across the organization to deliver high quality products Coordinate across various IT and Operations groups spread across North America / EMEA / Asia to understand project progress / issues / risks, and remediate critical issues to the program. Understand and document dependencies and communicate timeline impacts Act as the liaison between technical teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment Understand the technical architecture and ensure it aligns with product requirements Make informed tradeoff decisions between technical constraints and product goals Lead the planning and execution of feature development including Sprint planning Ensure the delivery of products and features meets the timelines and quality expectations Communicate product progress release plans and challenges to stakeholders Create communication materials to deliver information to different levels of the organization from the technologists and business users to senior managers Gather feedback from customers and stakeholders to refine product features Track product performance through KPIs and user feedback Collaborate with the customer team together user feedback and ensure the product is solving real problems The role requires the candidate to have an understanding of program and project management fundamentals, process analysis and design best practices, system architecture principles, and data management. The need to balance work on multiple projects will make this role complex, challenging and rewarding. Skills required: 10 years in product ownership, project/program management, and/or business analysis Experience working across multiple stakeholder groups to prioritize work and understand dependencies Experience tracking and communicating program and project status Excellent oral & written communication skills, people-interaction and stakeholder management skills Strong Data Analysis capability. Ability to communicate complex analysis in a clear, precise and actionable manner Strong analytical and problem solving skills, and comfortable working with a certain level of ambiguity Ability to multi-task with good organizational and time management capabilities Excellent in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) Strong sense of ownership and accountability for work Experience working in Agile and Waterfall projects Bachelors in Computer Science or a related field Skills Desired: Financial Services experience is a significant plus Prior experience in modernization projects Prior experience of working in global and remote teams Sharepoint skills JIRA skills Non-benefitted (other than those mandated under state or federal law).Please note that this position does not include paid time off benefits. ApTask offers subsidized insurance coverage to our employees. About ApTask: ApTask is a leading global provider of workforce solutions and talent acquisition services, dedicated to shaping the future of work. As an African American-owned and Veteran-certified company, ApTask offers a comprehensive suite of services, including staffing and recruitment solutions, managed services, IT consulting, and project management. With a focus on excellence, collaboration, and innovation, ApTask provides unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and development. As a member of the ApTask team, you will have the chance to connect businesses with top-tier professionals, optimize workforce performance, and drive success across diverse industries. Join us at ApTask and be part of our mission to empower organizations to thrive while fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. 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