Product Owner
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If you want your first job to mean something, a Product Owner role at a global tech company gets you there fast. You'll work directly with real clients, shape product decisions, and learn how software moves from idea to reality. This is a contract position, which means you'll get hands-on experience without the long-term lock-in.
You'll own the product roadmap, gather what clients actually need, prioritize features, and work with engineering teams to deliver. Your job is to ask good questions, make smart tradeoffs, and make sure the team builds the right thing. It's not coding—it's about understanding problems and guiding solutions.
This role fits you if you're organized, curious about how products work, and not afraid to ask why. Any background works here—business, engineering, communications, design. What matters is that you think clearly, adapt to feedback, and care about getting results. A portfolio or side project helps, but proven communication skills matter more.
Ready to apply. Head to CareerJumpShip, search this role, and submit your resume and a short note on why you want to work on product. NTT DATA reviews applications on a rolling basis.
About this role
Product Owner Contract Opportunity Fully Onsite - Washington, D.C. NTT DATA is a team of more than 190,000 diverse professionals, operating in more than 50 countries throughout the world. The sectors where we have activities include: telecommunications, finance, industry, utilities, energy, public administration and health. Our mission? Offer technological solutions, business, strategy, development and maintenance of applications, while being a benchmark in consulting. All thanks to the collaboration between teams, the human quality of our people and the fact that we do not conform to what is established, we always seek innovation that brings us closer to the future. Our essence has led us to the forefront of technology, breaking paradigms and providing solutions that truly respond to the needs of each client. Our talent has led us to be one of the top 6 technology companies in the world. Because #Greattech, needs #GreatPeople, like you NTT DATA is looking for high-achieving team players that are quickly adaptable to new challenges and entrepreneurial ventures. We are looking for a Product Owner to work onsite in Washington, DC with our global client. Overview The Product Owner (PO) is responsible for defining the product vision, managing the product backlog, and ensuring the delivery of high-value features aligned with business objectives for the STEP v2 OutSystems platform. Key Responsibilities Define and communicate the product vision, roadmap, and priorities. Own and manage the product backlog: Create, prioritize, and refine user stories Define acceptance criteria Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders regarding product decisions. Ensure alignment between business goals and development deliverables. Collaborate with Solution Architects and development teams to ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture and OutSystems best practices. Lead sprint planning and backlog grooming sessions. Validate deliverables and accept/reject completed work. Ensure timely delivery of features and incremental value. Monitor product performance and recommend improvements. Manage dependencies, risks, and scope changes. Ensure compliance with organizational standards and governance. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, or related discipline. 6+ years of experience in product management or as a Product Owner. Strong experience in Agile/Scrum environments. Proven track record of managing enterprise-level digital products. Experience working with cross-functional teams (development, UX, architecture). Preferred Skills Experience with OutSystems or other low-code platforms. Knowledge of enterprise platforms, APIs, and system integrations. Experience in digital transformation or modernization projects. Certification(s) such as: Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or equivalent Familiarity with DevOps processes and tools. Key Competencies Strong decision-making and prioritization skills Strategic thinking and product visioning Stakeholder engagement at senior levels Ability to balance technical and business perspectives Results-driven mindset Optional (Nice-to-Have) Experience working with international organizations or large institutions Familiarity with governance, security, and compliance requirements Experience with cloud environments (Azure preferred) Exposure to microservices architecture and API-first design Why NTT DATA? Empowerment and rewards are the cornerstone of our career development model. We are a young, fast-growing company, with a highly innovative and entrepreneurial spirit, because of this professional experience and growth will be unmatched. Our talent and positive attitude allows us to transform our goals into achievements, and projects into realities. NTT DATA is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. NTT DATA is an Equal Opportunity Employer Male/Female/Disabled/Veteran and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.