Internal Audit - Birmingham - Associate - Product Manager

Job DescriptionBUSINESS UNIT OVERVIEW Internal Audit (IA) examines, evaluates and performs an independent assessment of the firm's control environment and reports findings back to senior management and the firm's Audit Committee. As an independent function, IA provides objective assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of the firm's internal control structure. The IA Technology Strategy Office (TSO) spearheads the strategic vision for IA's technological advancement. We empower auditors through process reengineering, intelligent automation, and cutting-edge data analytics. Our team comprises passionate program managers, product managers, and business analysts who collaborate closely with designers, engineers, and data scientists to architect and deliver innovative technologies that transform the audit workflow. Job Description, Product Owner – Associate As a Product Owner within the IA TSO, you will be a key driver in shaping the future of Internal Audit through technology. You will own the product lifecycle from conception to launch, working closely with stakeholders across IA and Technology to deliver solutions that directly impact the efficiency and effectiveness of the audit process. Responsibilities

• Product Support: Assist in defining product requirements and creating product roadmaps under the guidance of senior team members
• User Research Support: Participate in user research activities, including current state assessments, requirements gathering, and documenting user needs through interviews and workshop
• Agile Execution: Support the agile product development process by assisting with the creation of user stories, participating in sprint planning, and performing testing to ensure product quality
• Launch Support: Contribute to the successful launch of new products by assisting with deployment planning, user training, and documentation
• Communication: Communicate product updates and project status to stakeholders under the direction of senior team members
• User Training: Help develop and deliver training materials and provide support to users on new product features
• Monitoring and Analysis: Assist in monitoring product usage and gathering user feedback to identify areas for improvement

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of project/product management experience, with hands-on technical product owner experience within an agile development environment
• PMP certification is a strong plus, demonstrating strong project management discipline and the ability to lead complex initiatives across cross-functional teams
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills

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