Location : Charlotte, NC
Salary : $50.00 USD Hourly - $60.00 USD Hourly
Description :
Title : Product Owner & System Tester (Wealth Management)
Location : Charlotte (550 S. Tryon) or St. Louis, MO
Duration : 12+ months
Contracting Opportunity Supporting Agile Delivery and Application Testing
About the Role
This is a unique contracting opportunity for a dynamic Hybrid Product Owner & System Tester to join a forward-thinking Wealth Management group. The successful candidate will play a critical role in both leading product delivery and ensuring robust testing across a diverse portfolio of applications and initiatives. You will help drive key projects, support strategic planning, and ensuring high-quality solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Product Owner
- Manage an Agile delivery team responsible for approximately 10 low touch applications / components within the Wealth Management ecosystem.
- Lead the In House Investment Policy Statement (IPS) initiative from an Information Systems (IS) perspective, including BLT 2026 initiative submission.
- Plan and conduct agile ceremonies, such as backlog grooming / refinement and daily standups (DSU), ensuring effective team collaboration and delivery momentum.
- Facilitate and drive discovery sessions in support of prioritized work for 2026, including the in-house IPS build.
- Organize and lead discovery sessions across a broader set of applications to uncover opportunities for strategic enhancements and identify potential business cases for 2027 planning.
- Identify dependencies on third parties-both internal and external-and coordinate prioritization or intake submission. For external vendors, partner with WF relationship vendor for engagement and notify L2 regarding vendor needs and associated costs.
- Assess and identify risks related to ongoing initiatives or day-to-day production activities, proposing actionable solutions to mitigate these risks. Collaborate with L2 for escalation and additional support where necessary.
- Manage and prioritize the backlog for both current / upcoming strategic and TCI initiatives. Where resourcing conflicts arise, propose solutions to mitigate timeline risks and escalate to L2 as needed.
Testing
Design comprehensive test plans and develop detailed test scripts for multiple applications and initiatives.Execute test scripts, document results, and archive all relevant test data to support compliance and audit needs.Develop and prepare end user training plans and materials to drive increased adoption and effective use of new features and applications.General
Document procedures and controls for specific applications, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and ongoing reference value for team members.Troubleshoot system issues, collaborating closely with technology teams to prioritize, resolve, and track production and system-related challenges.Embody a team player attitude : willingly support colleagues and foster a collaborative, solution-oriented working environment.Required Skills & Qualifications
Proven track record as a Product Owner, Business Analyst, or System Tester in Agile delivery environments-ideally within Wealth Management or Financial Services.Experience managing delivery teams and leading agile ceremonies.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and facilitation skills with the ability to manage complex initiatives and dependencies.Solid background in designing, executing, and archiving test plans and scripts for complex systems.Demonstrated ability to document processes, controls, and user training materials effectively.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills-including cross-functional collaboration and vendor engagement.Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks across multiple initiatives.Proactive approach to troubleshooting and resolving system issues in partnership with technical teams.Team-oriented mindset and willingness to contribute to group success and knowledge sharing.By providing your phone number, you consent to : (1) receive automated text messages and calls from the Judge Group, Inc. and its affiliates (collectively "Judge") to such phone number regarding job opportunities, your job application, and for other related purposes. Message & data rates apply and message frequency may vary. Consistent with Judge's Privacy Policy, information obtained from your consent will not be shared with third parties for marketing / promotional purposes. Reply STOP to opt out of receiving telephone calls and text messages from Judge and HELP for help.
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