Product Owner- HRIS {Remote w/ Travel to Philly 2-4x a year}

Job Summary We are seeking a technically proficient Product Owner to lead initiatives for an enterprise HRIS Data Integration Platform. This role will work closely with cross-functional teams including Product Management, Architecture, Engineering, and Business stakeholders to translate strategic objectives into scalable, high-impact solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in API-driven integrations, event streaming, and data pipeline architecture, along with a solid understanding of HRIS systems and data flow., * Translate product vision into well-defined, prioritized backlog items

• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure alignment with architecture and technical feasibility
• Create and manage detailed user stories for API integrations, Kafka streaming, and data pipelines
• Define and document data lineage across ingestion, transformation, and consumption layers
• Lead Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and demos
• Coordinate cross-team dependencies and ensure alignment across multiple Agile teams
• Partner with stakeholders and vendors to support system integrations and onboarding

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in Product Ownership or enterprise application integration
• 3+ years of experience in an Agile/Scrum environment
• Hands-on experience with:

• Java-based APIs
• Kafka or event-driven architecture
• Data transformation pipelines

• Strong understanding of data lineage and data flow concepts
• Experience with HRIS platforms such as Workday, ADP, or similar
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS or Azure)
• Experience with tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Git
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, * Agile certification (CSPO or equivalent)
• Experience with Fineos platform
• Prior experience in the Insurance domain (Life / Disability)