Product Owner Functional

EPM Product Owner

The role of the EPM Product Owner is a position requiring strategic leadership, deep product knowledge, and the ability to deliver impactful solutions to support our EPM product suite. This role will assist in managing the roadmap, requirements, and delivery of EPM Systems. The product owner acts as a crucial bridge between stakeholders, development teams, and the customer base, ensuring the product vision aligns with organizational goals and marketplace demands.

Responsibilities:

• Develop product roadmaps, ensuring a balance between customer needs, technological feasibility, and business goals.
• Continuously assess and incorporate user feedback to refine the product strategy.
• Engage with Finance/Accounting stakeholders at all levels to gather requirements and prioritize objectives.
• Act as the primary point of contact for communication between external stakeholders and internal teams.
• Maintain a well-organized and prioritized product backlog, ensuring feature requests and improvements align with the overarching business strategy.
• Monitor sprint progress and resolve any blockers or impediments affecting team performance.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 5 - 7 years of experience in EPM Systems, product management or a similar role.
• Experience with EPBCS, HFM, FDM, Smart View, or similar systems.
• Proven track record in managing complex projects and delivering successful products.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (advanced degree desirable).

Preferred Requirements:

• Understanding of Finance terminology and concepts.
• Experience with Agile methodology and tools such as Jira.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and leaders across the organization.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join 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 ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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. 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, 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. 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 Apex team member can provide.