SAFe Product Owner (Banking/Security)

Job Title: Product Owner Location: Plano, TX (Hybrid, onsite day 1; minimum 3 days per week) Duration: Contract - 11 months Pay Range: $64.36/hr (W2) Job ID: 373247 About BCforward BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity. Job Description We are seeking a SAFe Product Owner to join our dynamic team in the security or banking domain. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Agile and Scrum practices, backlog ownership, and stakeholder collaboration and a proven ability to drive technology projects, deliver high-quality increments, and manage dependencies across teams. Responsibilities: Define and prioritize the team backlog to align with program priorities while maintaining conceptual and technical integrity. Partner with Product Management to build and maintain a product backlog based on business priorities. Lead PI Planning, Sprint Planning, and release planning. Set clear expectations for delivery of new functionality. Identify and mitigate team dependencies to ensure successful completion of Release and Sprint goals. Stay current with Agile and Scrum best practices and emerging trends. Adhere to enterprise documentation standards using Jira and Confluence. Facilitate daily scrums, planning meetings, and backlog refinement. Generate and maintain operational and delivery reports in Jira. Required Skills & Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. 5+ years as a Product Owner within security or banking domains. Prior development or QA background. Ability to lead technology-driven initiatives and deliveries. Proven communication and coordination skills with Developers, Architects, and Business partners. Experience eliciting new requirements and sizing efforts. Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to propose alternative solutions. Demonstrated ability to write clear user stories and manage backlogs. Strong understanding of SAFe; SAFe POPM certification strongly preferred. Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum. Proficiency with Jira and Confluence or similar Agile tools. Preferred Skills: Experience in a SAFe Agile environment across multiple teams or ARTs. Knowledge of regulatory standards in banking or security, such as GDPR and MRA. Exposure to CI/CD practices and tooling. Experience with Jira-Atlassian software delivery web applications. Why BCforward? At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to: Competitive compensation and benefits Opportunities for growth with global clients A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects Additional Details Start date target: June. Interview process: 1-2 rounds, in person required. Glider ID verification required. Submission guidance: Max 3 submissions per vendor. Application Notes On resume, include current location and relocation plan. State availability, potential start date, and any cooling-off requirement. About Our Commitment BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Interested? Apply Now! If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply with your most recent resume.