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For more than three decades, Strategic Data Systems (SDS) has been a software consultancy firm specializing in strategy, technology, and business transformation for Fortune 100 companies, mid-sized firms, and startups. At SDS, we empower our development teams to address our clients' critical business challenges by leveraging cutting edge technologies. If you seek a workplace where your contributions are truly appreciated, then SDS is the company for you. Join us today to work alongside fellow development specialists and become a crucial part of our dynamic and cohesive community.
 
Job Title: Senior Product Owner II 
Location: Onsite - Cincinnati, OH (Madisonville)
 
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What You'll Do
 
The Senior Product Owner (Technical) will collaborate with Product Owners, Technology, Lines of Business, Operations, and other key partners to define and drive requirements supporting data conversions from legacy AFS and ACBS systems to AFS Vision. This role requires deep expertise in banking, commercial lending, loan servicing, and data conversions. The Senior Product Owner will define, develop, and support the implementation of roadmap deliverables and capabilities, ensuring adoption and alignment with business outcomes. They will lead a continuous prioritization process to maximize value, mitigate risk, and deliver measurable benefits across the bank.
 
General Function
Lead a cross-functional Agile squad responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing integrations between core applications and a diverse ecosystem of domain services. This role is pivotal in enabling seamless data exchange, operational efficiency, and scalable architecture across digital platforms. The Senior Product Owner will manage the team's backlog, prioritize features, and ensure alignment with customer and stakeholder needs from ideation through production release.
 
Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Define and execute product strategies in collaboration with business, IT, Risk, Finance, and Operations.
• Lead Agile squad through the full product lifecycle using Scrum or SAFe methodologies.
• Manage and prioritize the product backlog, writing and refining user stories, defects, and technical spikes.
• Collaborate with engineering, architecture, security, and compliance teams to gather requirements and validate use cases.
• Design integration solutions using RESTful APIs, event-driven architectures, and middleware platforms.
• Ensure integrations are secure, performant, and compliant with enterprise and regulatory standards.
• Monitor integration performance and identify opportunities for optimization or refactoring.
• Act as the primary point of contact for integration initiatives, ensuring transparency and alignment across teams.
• Partner with third-party vendors to manage product releases, resolve issues, and ensure a seamless user experience.
• Provide clear, ongoing communication and documentation to stakeholders and end users.
• Stay current on industry trends and participate in relevant forums and professional associations.
• Promote a collaborative, innovative team environment focused on continuous improvement and delivery of business value.

 
Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

 
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years in product ownership or product management, including 3+ years in a senior or lead role.
• Strong experience with API and microservices-based integration initiatives.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, API gateways, and DevOps practices.
• Solid understanding of system architecture, data modeling, and integration patterns (synchronous, asynchronous, pub/sub).
• Proficiency with Agile tools.
• Experience with financial data conversions and related business processes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across all organizational levels.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt) preferred.
• Product management background and experience in Agile or SAFe environments a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering simple, effective solutions.
• Intellectual curiosity and a passion for continuous learning and innovation.

 
What You'll Get
 
SDS, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
 

• Competitive base salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Optional life and disability insurance provided
• 401(k) with a company match and optional profit sharing
• Paid vacation time
• Paid Bench time
• Training allowance offering
• You'll be eligible to earn referral bonuses!

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