Product Owner (Dallas)

Contract to hire

Must be local to TX

Summary :

We are seeking an experienced and technically proficient Product Owner to define the strategy, roadmap, and features for critical applications within the BFSI domain . The primary focus will be leading the product vision and execution for a major modernization effort, specifically the migration of existing Java applications to the .NET framework .

Key Responsibilities :

Vision & Strategy : Define, own, and champion the product vision and strategic roadmap for BFSI appl, ensuring alignment with business goals, regulatory compliance, and modernization objectives.

Backlog Management : Translate high-level business requirements into clear, concise, and prioritized User Stories and Acceptance Criteria (epics, features, and stories) for the development team.

Migration Execution : Act as the key liaison between business stakeholders and the technical migration team, specifically managing the trade-offs and priorities related to the Java to .NET application migration .

Stakeholder Communication : Manage expectations and communicate project progress, risks, and release timelines to all stakeholders, including senior management and legal / compliance teams.

UAT & Rollout : Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and manage the deployment and successful rollout of the newly migrated .NET applications, ensuring zero disruption to business operations.

Required Skills & Experience :

Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Product Owner, Business Analyst, or similar role.

Deep Domain Expertise : Strong working knowledge of the BFSI sector (e.g., core banking, lending, trading, or insurance platforms) and associated regulatory requirements.

Technical Migration Experience : Proven experience and understanding of the technical challenges and dependencies involved in migrating large-scale applications from Java (J2EE / Spring) to modern .NET / C# frameworks .

Agile Proficiency : Expert knowledge of Agile methodologies (Scrum / Kanban) and tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps).

Excellent analytical, decision-making, and written / verbal communication skills.