Other locations:Omaha, NE, US Requisition ID: 112840 Job Level: Mid Level Department: Information Technology Market: Corporate Home Office Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
The InEight Compliance Product Owner serves as the key link between our business and the internal and external IT professionals that develop and support our products. With that in mind, the Product Owner is responsible for managing the product backlog to maximize product value. The Product Owner is also responsible for user acceptance testing and ensuring we have the right strategy for the product within the Kiewit landscape. They are also responsible for communicating the needs and requests of Kiewit to InEight and guiding the development of the product, InEight Compliance.
At Kiewit, the scale of our operations is huge. Our construction and engineering projects span across the United States, Canada and Mexico, improving and connecting communities with every initiative. ¯We depend on our high-performing operations support professionals " they're the glue that holds multiple areas of the business together and the catalysts that make things happen. We hire only the most driven people and we offer them diverse career opportunities, strong leadership and mentorship, rewarding, collaborative work, and responsibility they won't find just anywhere. We're always pushing new limits. You can too.
District Overview
Kiewit Technology Group's (KTG) mission is to deliver project schedule and cost certainty by employing technology designed by and for the construction industry. Our team deploys apps to the field that increase profitability by maximizing the way we use our people and resources in daily operations. KTG uses the Kiewit Management System (KMS), which includes systems and tools that manage every part of Kiewit's business and lifecycle of a project, to improve planning and day-to-day execution in the field by giving our people real-time data to make faster, smarter decisions. Every day our employees make an impact the efficiency of the iconic projects Kiewit builds and you can too.
Location
This position is based out of our Kiewit Business Center at 12720 I Street. This is a shared service center in a professional office setting.
Responsibilities
Maintain knowledge and awareness of all third-party product functionality supported by the respective product area
Serve as the primary point of contact for third-party software product owners or functional super users
Maintain awareness of how the business utilizes InEight Document and associated Software products (Power BI, SSRS, etc.) and the underlying business problems associated with it
Track and communicate status of defects found during testing cycles as well as production issues
Create and maintain various system security and process reference materials for internal and external audit
Provide knowledge transfer and training to the Customer Success and KTG Support Group
Display first-rate customer service abilities and always be willing to help with a positive attitude
In conjunction with the Product Manager, facilitate change management and partner to gain buy-in of processes from stakeholders and users to create better cohesion and clear communication throughout the organization
Work with the Product Manager, Customer Success Group, Stakeholders, and Business Analysts to translate product ideas into requirements and prioritize features and user stories
Manage ideation process and idea collection portal for multiple products or an entire product category
Work with the Product Manager to define product roadmaps
Work with the Product Manager to define the vision, direction, and opportunities for product growth and enhancements
Perform and/or coordinate acceptance testing of delivered solutions to ensure quality of data and functionality
Set and manage deliverable and timeline expectations with internal and external stakeholders
Work with the Product Manager to develop a long-term strategy for InEight Compliance, inclusive of cost, technology, and the full lifecycle roadmap
Define and measure product or enhancement value (ROI, number of users, touches, etc.) to make wise product decisions on behalf of Kiewit
Conduct monthly stakeholder calls with district and project representatives to keep them up to date on the latest developments of the product
Work cross-functionally with other KTG teams including architecture, project delivery, development, support, and other product areas to ensure collaboration and alignment
Stay up to date on Product Owner best practices through training and Community of Practice involvement
Qualifications
2+ years' of agile product management experience or relevant product owner experience with vended products
Bachelor's Degree in Information Management, Information Technology, Education or equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong communication, analytical and organizational skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills with all levels of management
Excellent organization and time-management skills
Ability to recognize, assess, and mitigate risks to the committed deliverables and timelines
Ability to synthesize and articulate complex concepts targeted at multiple audiences
Able to work and excel in a multi-tasked team environment
Ability to travel at least 20% of the time
Knowledge of InEight Compliance preferred
Knowledge of InEight Suite preferred
Knowledge of Power BI, SSRS, SQL preferred
Experience working with geographically dispersed teams preferred
Experience with MS Visual Studio Team Services (VSTS), ServiceNow, and portfolio and project management (PPM) tools preferred
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.