Product Owner

Qualificaitons:

• Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) or Information Systems preferred
• A minimum of 3 years' progressive experience in a related field 
• A minimum of 3 years' experience working directly with business stakeholders 
• Experience in Federal or Public Sector IT, or in a regulated/compliance-driven environment (e.g., CMMC, FedRAMP, FISMA) 
• Experience managing or supporting technology initiatives for teams operating under CMMC Level 2, FedRAMP, or similar compliance frameworks (preferred) 
• Familiarity with Microsoft GCC High tenant, commercial-to-GCC High capability differences, or Microsoft 365 enterprise environments (preferred) 
• Familiarity with FedRAMP-certified product offering, feature availability and functionality differences (preferred) 
• Knowledge of SAFe agile development principles desired 
• Business analysis skills 
• Ability to create gap analyses 
• Ability to create user story maps 
• Demonstrated ability to manage, justify, and present a budget tied to the team's strategy 
• Experience working cross-functionally with business and IT personnel to develop shared goals and product vision 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-deliverable environment with demonstrated ability to complete projects on time while balancing scope, dates, and resources 
• Strong passion for exceeding customer expectations and mapping IT activities to measurable business value 
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on continual improvement and driving operational efficiency 
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, both written and oral, including the ability to present clearly to senior stakeholders 

Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $91,200.00 to $114,000.00 annually. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including shift, location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base pay.  

The well-being of WWT employees is essential. So, when it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees: 

• Health and Wellbeing: Health, Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program 
• Financial Benefits: Competitive pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement 
• Paid Time Off: PTO and Sick Leave (starting at 20 days per year) & Holidays (10 per year), Parental Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement 
• Additional Perks: Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program 

We strive to create an environment where all employees are empowered to succeed based on their skills, performance, and dedication. Our goal is to cultivate a culture of belonging that encourages innovation, collaboration, and respect for all team members, ensuring that WWT remains a great place to work for All! 

 If you have any questions or concerns about this posting, please email [email protected]. 

Why WWT? 

At World Wide Technology, we work together to make a new world happen. Our important work benefits our clients and partners as much as it does our people and communities across the globe. WWT is dedicated to achieving its mission of creating a profitable growth company that is also a Great Place to Work for All. We achieve this through our world-class culture, generous benefits and by delivering cutting-edge technology solutions for our clients.  

Founded in 1990, WWT is a global technology solutions provider leading the AI and Digital Revolution. WWT combines the power of strategy, execution and partnership to accelerate digital transformational outcomes for organizations around the globe. Through its Advanced Technology Center, a collaborative ecosystem of the world's most advanced hardware and software solutions, WWT helps clients and partners conceptualize, test and validate innovative technology solutions for the best business outcomes and then deploys them at scale through its global warehousing, distribution and integration capabilities.  

With over 14,000 employees across WWT and Softchoice and more than 60 locations around the world, WWT's culture, built on a set of core values and established leadership philosophies, has been recognized 15 years in a row by Fortune and Great Place to Work® for its unique blend of determination, innovation and creating a great place to work for all. 

Want to work with highly motivated individuals on high-performance teams? Join WWT today! 

What is the Internal WWT IT Team, and why join?  

The Internal WWT IT team is the backbone of our company’s technological infrastructure, ensuring seamless operations and continuous innovation. Our team is dedicated to managing and supporting the company’s technology infrastructure, ensuring the smooth operation of hardware, software, networks, and data systems, while providing top-notch technical support to employees.  

By joining the Internal WWT IT team, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the efficiency and security of our IT environment, enabling the company to achieve its strategic goals. The Internal IT team offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where your contributions will have a direct impact on the company's success. If you are passionate about technology and eager to take on new challenges, we encourage you to apply and join our team. 

Product Owners have ultimate accountability for what their product teams work on as well as budgetary responsibility for each product area, with a focus on driving operational efficiency and maximum value back to the business. They accomplish this by working across customers, stakeholders, and delivery teams to understand business processes and requirements, translating them into prioritized tactical efforts and ensuring all strategic work is clearly owned and sequenced. 

The Product Owner – Federal & Public Sector is responsible for defining and delivering a cohesive, efficient, and competitive technology experience for WWT’s Federal and Public Sector teams operating in a CMMC Level 2 compliant environment. This role serves as the primary bridge between Federal/Public Sector business leadership, IT delivery teams, and Security & Compliance stakeholders, translating strategic priorities into actionable roadmaps and backlog items. 

Responsibilities:

• Define and maintain a clear product vision and strategy for WWT's Federal and Public Sector teams operating in a CMMC Level 2 compliant environment; align product strategy with PubSec/Federal business objectives and WWT IT priorities 
• Maintain a continuously updated and iterative Product Roadmap for their given product or application based on continuously evolving requirements received from Product Management as well as our Business and IT Stakeholders 
• Develop and maintain short-, medium-, and long-term roadmaps for impactful and strategic initiatives; clearly communicate the rationale behind priorities and proactively manage timeline changes with all stakeholders 
• Maintain high-level ownership and accountability for the value delivered; develop, maintain, and be accountable for budget requirements for the Federal and Public Sector product area to maximize value delivery and minimize overall cost 
• Employ technology thought leadership specific to the product, application, or platform to ensure both business continuity and innovation on behalf of our stakeholder groups 
• Establish and maintain long-term relationships with key stakeholders across Federal/Public Sector business leadership, IT delivery teams, and Security & Compliance; serve as the primary liaison between business needs, technical constraints, and compliance guardrails 
• Conduct continuous gap analysis between PubSec/Federal user experience and commercial environment capabilities; surface user friction points and inefficiencies and translate findings into actionable backlog items with clearly communicated business rationale 
• Drive the governance and operating model for the PubSec/Federal product area, including participating in a PubSec/Federal User Experience Steering Committee, providing transparent status reporting to cross-functional teams 
• Use data and metrics to guide prioritization and decision-making, including user satisfaction, workflow efficiency within compliance boundaries, and measurable improvements in tool adoption and utilization