Job#: 3033837
Job Description:
Job Title: Sr Product Owner IV
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Pay Range: $64-$69
Length: 6 months
JOB DESCRIPTION
An experienced Product Owner for Disputes, focusing on modernizing existing products/processes onto a new platform, ServiceNow FSO, leveraging modern domains and direct connectivity to acquirers and networks. Where existing processes are to be redesigned with lean process automation in mind and enhancements are unlocked by new real-time data availability and automation configurable I the FSO workflow. They will collaborate with other POs, Squads, Technology Leadership, Lines of Business (LoB), Risk, and Finance.
This role will require expertise in core banking principles. Disputes workflow, processes, regulations, and platforms. The PO will drive the squad's deliverables by identifying and enabling the advancement of strategic initiatives against how they tactically plan for and execute that work. They are to be well versed in Agile principles, ceremonies, and best practices (SAFe, Scrum). They will use this in conjunction with Fifth Third processes and governance to foster a high performing team aligned to internal processes and governance.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Motivate teams to deliver on strategy and roadmap for continuous product improvement.
Partner with business functions, IT, Risk, Finance, Operations, and other key partners to define and execute product strategies.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams for agreement and guidance, including Lines of Business, Operations, Legal, Compliance, Information Security, Fraud, Architecture, and related functions.
Provide transparency and ongoing communications with stakeholders.
Make decisions to drive key outcomes in support of regulatory and compliance needs, new revenue growth, process optimization, and analytics.
Be involved with all phases of development (analysis, design, coding, testing, deployment)
Solve problems and make decisions with subject matter experts to drive the greatest outcome for the product and the Bank.
Engage with research teams for customer usability testing and concept validation.
Partner with third parties to cultivate relationships, understand product releases, remediate defects/outages, and ensure seamless experiences.
Maintain and provide product information for training and documentation.
Monitor industry trends and participate in industry forums and conferences.
Support a SAFe mindset across product teams, maintaining a healthy product backlog and participating in team ceremonies.
Evangelizes and communicates product capabilities and roadmap to internal groups as well as externally to clients.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None, indirect leadership of Squad and Stakeholders
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required:
Nice to Have
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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.
Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.
Employee Type:
Contract
Location:
Cincinnati, OH, US
Job Type:
Date Posted:
May 8, 2026
Pay Range:
$64 - $69 per hour
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