Act as the Product Owner for one or more matrix teams that may include a mix of developers, system integrators, analysts, and architects across the globe
Proactively collaborate with investment stakeholders (Analysts, PM’s, Traders, and other business sponsors, project manager, SMEs, product teams, and Technology departments) to ensure goals are clear and aligned to business objectives. Providing on the ground US time zones support to stakeholders, primarily in the Denver office.
Manage, lead, and coach a team of direct reports and virtual team resources to deliver the data features required for this product area.
Plan, prioritize, and maintain a healthy product backlog that delivers maximum value for the investors and aligns with the company’s strategic priorities
Translate or oversee the translation of business and technical/non-functional requirements into clear user stories for your team(s) to implement
Facilitate planning and backlog refinement activities (Quarterly Planning, Sprint Planning) in partnership with business stakeholders, SMEs, and other product team(s)
Communicate with stakeholders so they understand when key features will be delivered
Communicate product features and functionality with clarity
Collaborate with stakeholders regarding the correction (or not) of defects
Participate in scrum ceremonies, evaluate project/product progress, and communicate status & risks appropriately
For Enterprise projects, collaborate with Project Management colleagues to ensure resourcing is allocated to support delivery of prioritized projects and that accurate and robust delivery plans are developed
For Enterprise projects, collaborate with Business Readiness colleagues to ensure core readiness activities are delivered in line with our readiness framework (e.g., develop and implement training and communications that allow stakeholders to better understand the products and associated changes, ensure production readiness criteria is met)
Serve as Level 2 or 3 support for issues that arise in your product area
Ensure product assets are documented in Janus Henderson’s Configuration Management Database (CMDB)
Maintain an understanding of the broader systems, data, and process architecture into which your product fits, and contribute to efforts to streamline and enhance architecture where appropriate
Establish and monitor KPI measures to assess and communicate the success and challenges for your product
Carry out additional duties as assigned.