Senior Product Owner

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Product Owner based in the United States. The Senior Product Owner will lead product strategy, backlog prioritization, and delivery for an Employee Knowledge Management (EKM) solution designed to improve how organizations manage and govern information. This role combines product ownership, technical configuration, workflow automation, and content governance to deliver scalable, user-focused solutions. You will work closely with business stakeholders and technical teams to translate organizational needs into effective digital capabilities. Using technologies such as SharePoint Online, Power BI, and Power Platform or Appian, you will help streamline content publishing, approvals, and lifecycle management. You will also develop analytics and dashboards that provide visibility into content quality, coverage, and performance. The position offers the opportunity to incorporate AI-assisted tools, improve operational efficiency, and strengthen information management practices in a regulated environment. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced product professional who combines technical expertise, strategic thinking, and strong stakeholder collaboration skills.

Own and manage the product backlog, defining requirements, writing user stories, and prioritizing delivery based on business value and stakeholder needs. Build, configure, and enhance an Employee Knowledge Management solution using SharePoint Online, Power BI, and Power Platform, Appian, or comparable technologies. Develop and maintain governed content catalogs, metadata structures, content types, taxonomy, and information architecture to improve discoverability and consistency. Design and implement content publishing workflows, approval processes, permissions, and automated content lifecycle management. Collaborate with business stakeholders and technical teams to translate business requirements into scalable, sustainable technical solutions. Create and maintain Power BI dashboards to monitor content quality, coverage, governance compliance, and lifecycle performance. Lead testing activities, release planning, deployment coordination, technical documentation, troubleshooting, and production readiness. Apply AI-assisted tools and automation techniques to improve content management, streamline workflows, and accelerate product delivery. Support Agile product delivery practices, ensuring alignment between business priorities, technical capabilities, and delivery timelines. Monitor solution performance, identify opportunities for continuous improvement, and implement enhancements based on user feedback and operational needs. Ensure that content management processes and system configurations align with applicable governance, security, and compliance requirements. Requirements: Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of relevant professional experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Advanced hands-on experience configuring SharePoint Online, including metadata, content types, search functionality, and permissions management. Experience with Microsoft Power Platform, Appian, or comparable low-code workflow automation technologies. Demonstrated experience in product ownership, requirements gathering, backlog management, Agile delivery, testing, and release management. Knowledge of content governance, taxonomy design, information architecture, and content lifecycle management. Experience working with Microsoft 365 and Power BI, including the development of dashboards and reporting capabilities. Familiarity with regulated environments where information governance, documentation accuracy, access controls, and compliance are important. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex requirements and translate them into practical, scalable solutions. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with technical teams, business leaders, and diverse user groups. Strong written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to document requirements clearly and communicate professionally. Ability to manage competing priorities, coordinate cross-functional delivery, and maintain a focus on product quality and business outcomes. Preferred qualifications: Experience with AI-assisted development tools, advanced workflow automation, and platform deployment. Background in financial services, compliance, or other document-intensive industries. Familiarity with Agile, Lean, and continuous improvement methodologies. Experience optimizing enterprise knowledge management solutions and automating complex content governance processes. Benefits: Annual compensation: Expected base salary equivalent of $188,000–$219,000 per year, with actual offers depending on skills, training, experience, education, market factors, and applicable credentials. Remote work: Remote work arrangement within the United States. Contract opportunity: Initial 10-month engagement offering the opportunity to contribute to a defined product implementation and transformation initiative. Competitive benefits package: A competitive benefits package is offered; specific details regarding healthcare, retirement contributions, paid time off, and other benefits were not provided. Technical innovation: Opportunities to work with SharePoint Online, Power BI, low-code platforms, workflow automation, and AI-assisted tools. Professional impact: The opportunity to shape an enterprise knowledge management solution and improve information accessibility, governance, and operational efficiency. Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with business and technical stakeholders to deliver scalable solutions aligned with organizational priorities.