Data & Analytics - Product Owner Manager

Specialty/Competency: IFS - FinanceIndustry/Sector: Not ApplicableTime Type: Full timeTravel Requirements: Up to 20%A career in Finance will provide you with the opportunity to help PwC in all aspects of our Finance internal function including financial planning and reporting, data analysis, and assisting leadership with overall strategy. You’ll focus on recording and analysing financial transactions, paying and receiving invoices, maintaining financial statement ledger accounts, and preparing analysis and reconciliations of bills to detect fraud.PwC’s Data and Analytics Center of Excellence is a dynamic and agile organization that is focused on combining experts and technologies to bring out the highest value in PwC internal data through Analytics and Innovation. We provide a wide variety of services that include enterprise analytics with persona driven insights, Individual and management performance, operational enablement, ad hoc analysis and research & development.To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.As a Manager, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:Develop new skills outside of comfort zone.

Act to resolve issues which prevent the team working effectively.

Coach others, recognise their strengths, and encourage them to take ownership of their personal development.

Analyse complex ideas or proposals and build a range of meaningful recommendations.

Use multiple sources of information including broader stakeholder views to develop solutions and recommendations.

Address sub-standard work or work that does not meet firm's/client's expectations.

Use data and insights to inform conclusions and support decision-making.

Develop a point of view on key global trends, and how they impact clients.

Manage a variety of viewpoints to build consensus and create positive outcomes for all parties.

Simplify complex messages, highlighting and summarising key points.

Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

Job Requirements and Preferences :Basic Qualifications :Minimum Degree Required :High School DiplomaMinimum Years of Experience :4 year(s)Preferred Qualifications :Degree Preferred :Bachelor DegreePreferred Fields of Study :Computer and Information Science, Computer Engineering, Business Analytics, Business Studies, Operations Management/Research, Project Engineering & ManagementPreferred Knowledge/Skills :Demonstrates extensive abilities and/or a proven record of success using innovation, collaboration, problem solving, and a solutions oriented mindset to achieve the following:Demonstrating experience distilling business value and goals into roadmaps and refined product backlogs;

Leading diverse co-located scrum teams and keep up with agile/scrum best practices and trends;

Demonstrating flexibility in applying Agile processes/principles across a multi-functional team while championing Agile values and mindset;

Working with Product Manager and other functional teams to define product vision/roadmap, identify user needs, maintain a product backlog according to business value or ROI, manage product releases, and deliver a successful product in a way that aligns with the team’s vision;

Gathering and documenting feature requirements, schedule new releases, and coordinate sprints;

Planning and prioritize product feature backlog and development for the product;

Creating and managing the product backlog, gathering & document requirements, developing user stories, prioritizing based on changing requirements, coordinating sprints, and scheduling new releases;

Overseeing and ensuring success of all stages of product creation from requirements gathering to design through to development, UAT, and delivery;

Partnering with ScrumMasters and participate in Scrum meetings and product sprints;

Developing detailed product feature specifications and ensure they’re clearly understood by the development teams;

Assessing value, develop cases, and prioritize stories, epics, and themes to ensure work aligns with product strategy;

Possessing ability to actively mitigate roadblocks impacting successful team completion of release/sprint goals;

Leading the product-release plans and set expectations for delivery of new functionalities;

Communicate with stakeholders- internal and external to the team-throughout the project and foster an environment of collaboration and creativity;

Demonstrating an understanding of business value around feature/functions;

Possessing high level of skills in communication, presentation, and leadership;

Demonstrating ability to effectively manage conflicting stakeholder needs;

Possessing sharp analytical and problem-solving skills; and,

Serving as the product ambassador internally and externally, sharing knowledge and answering questions related to the product.

At PwC, our work model includes three ways of working: virtual, in-person, and flex (a hybrid of in-person and virtual). Visit the following link to learn more: https://pwc.to/ways-we-work.PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. PwC is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.For positions based in San Francisco, consideration of qualified candidates with arrest and conviction records will be in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.For positions in Colorado, visit the following link for information related to Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act: https://pwc.to/coloradoifsmanager.#LI-Remote