Is the Product Owner role on-site?

Yes — this role is on-site at the client's Multiple, OH location, five days per week. The client's culture and delivery cadence are calibrated around in-person collaboration for this position. Relocation support may be available for the right candidate; the recruiter will confirm during your calibration call.

Is this a contract or full-time role?

This is a contract opportunity on ApTask's payroll. If selected, you will be employed by ApTask and will receive a W-2 for the duration of your assignment. During your engagement, you will be eligible for subsidized benefits, including medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, commuter benefits, and state-mandated paid sick leave. Your pay cycle (weekly or biweekly, as applicable) will be confirmed at the time of your offer. You'll also have a dedicated ApTask recruiter as your single point of contact throughout your assignment, providing ongoing support from onboarding through completion. Many of our contract opportunities are extended or converted to permanent positions based on business needs and performance. Your recruiter can share the client's historical extension and conversion trends during the interview process. Benefits, assignment duration, extension, conversion opportunities, and eligibility are subject to client requirements, business needs, and applicable plan terms.

What is the compensation range for this role?

The advertised range for this Product Owner role is $66–$66 per hour. Where you land within the band depends on validated experience, the specific stack calibration match, and — for contract engagements — the bill-rate the client has locked in for this requisition. The recruiter will discuss the exact number during your calibration call.

How quickly does the interview process move?

If your profile is a fit for this role, you can expect the recruiter's first call within one business day. From there, interview cadence depends on the client's hiring-manager and panel availability. Total time from submission to signed offer varies by client — pre-verified profiles and calibrated submissions cut the noise, but the pace of interviews is driven by the client, not us.

What technical skills does the Product Owner role require?

The client is targeting depth in Product Owner. Adjacent experience is welcome — we routinely place candidates whose exact stack match is 60-70% when the underlying pattern (distributed systems, regulated-data handling, or comparable) is strong. Bring the full stack breadth to your calibration call; the recruiter will map it onto the client's evaluation scorecard.

OnsitecontractorReq 26-01880Posted 2 months ago

Product Owner

Contract role in OH. Onsite engagement, matched and submitted by an ApTask vertical recruiter.

Location: Multiple, OH · Onsite
Compensation: $66/hr

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Product Owner

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Day-to-day: Own product backlog for Merchant Services, write user stories with acceptance criteria, conduct refinement sessions with engineering and stakeholders, translate business needs into deliverables, serve as squad liaison during sprints, monitor delivery metrics
You'll bring: 5–7 years as Product Owner, Product Manager, or senior Business Analyst; strong user story and acceptance criteria writing ability; Agile framework expertise (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban); Product Owner certification (CSPO, PSPO, PMPO, or equivalent); cross-functional collaboration experience
Good fit if: System migration, fintech, banking, or payments experience; familiarity with Lockbox, Remote Capture, or payments transmission systems; offshore team experience

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About Client:
The Client is a prominent financial institution, boasts a diverse range of clients who benefit from its comprehensive services and exceptional customer care. With a steadfast commitment to meeting the unique needs of each individual, it has emerged as a trusted partner for countless clients across various segments.
Clients enjoy access to a wide array of banking products and solutions tailored to their financial objectives. Whether it's personal banking, business banking, wealth management, or investment services, it offers a robust suite of offerings designed to foster growth, security, and prosperity.

Rate: $66/Hr

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled Product Owner to lead product vision, backlog management, and requirements for Merchant Services and Commercial Payments .
The ideal candidate combines business acumen, requirements expertise, excellent communication, and hands-on Agile delivery experience.
This role requires someone who can own, prioritize, and drive the work end-to-end, ensuring the squad has clear user stories, acceptance criteria, alignment with stakeholders and coordinate downstream application efforts.

Key Responsibilities Backlog & Requirements:
Leadership:

Own the product backlog for Transmission Utility; ensure epics, features, and PBIs are clearly written, prioritized, and aligned with business goals.
Write high-quality user stories with acceptance criteria that meet Definition of Ready (DOR).
Break down complex business and technical needs into actionable requirements.
Conduct backlog refinement sessions with engineering, QA, architecture, and stakeholders.
Partner with BA, Tech Leads, and architects to define requirements for integrations with Deluxe, and other internal systems.

Partner & Stakeholder Alignment

Work closely with the Line of Business, dev teams, and vendors to ensure requirements accurately reflect needs and constraints.
Translate business needs into clear deliverables for the engineering squad.
Provide updates, demos, and insights to executives and cross-functional stakeholders.

Agile Delivery & Process Discipline

Serve as the primary liaison for the squad, ensuring delivery teams have clarity each sprint.
Ensure adherence to Agile and release processes, including intake, refinement, sprint planning, and definition of done.
Quickly identify risks or blockers, escalating appropriately.
Work in alignment with Release Management to support deployments, warranty windows, and production readiness.

Quality, Controls, and Continuous Improvement

Ensure user stories and requirements support accurate QA test cases and traceability.
Monitor delivery metrics and collaborate with engineering to improve throughput.
Promote strong controls around requirements, release protocols, and governance.

Qualifications Required

5–7 years of experience as a Product Owner, Product Manager, or senior Business Analyst with direct responsibility for writing requirements.
Demonstrated ability to write high-quality user stories, acceptance criteria, and process flows.
Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban).
Strong communication skills able to translate between business and technology.
Experience partnering with cross-functional teams and vendors.
Product Owner certification (CSPO, PSPO, PMPO, or equivalent).

Preferred

Experience supporting system migration, fintech, banking, payments, or data-heavy application work.
Experience with Lockbox, Remote Capture, or payments transmission systems.
Experience working with offshore teams.

Please note that ApTask offers subsidized insurance coverage to our employees.

About ApTask:
ApTask is a leading global provider of workforce solutions and talent acquisition services, dedicated to shaping the future of work. As an African American-owned and Veteran-certified company, ApTask offers a comprehensive suite of services, including staffing and recruitment solutions, managed services, IT consulting, and project management. With a focus on excellence, collaboration, and innovation, ApTask provides unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and development. As a member of the ApTask team, you will have the chance to connect businesses with top-tier professionals, optimize workforce performance, and drive success across diverse industries. Join us at ApTask and be part of our mission to empower organizations to thrive while fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.

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About operations at ApTask

What this vertical looks like inside ApTask.

Operations roles at ApTask cover program management, PMO, business analysis, transformation, and change-management positions across enterprise clients. We place operators who translate strategy into delivery — PMPs, Scrum Masters, agile coaches, Six Sigma black belts, and change-management practitioners certified in Prosci or the client's preferred framework. Candidates are validated against the specific enterprise tooling the client runs (ServiceNow, Jira Portfolio, Clarity, Planview) and their prior track record in comparable-scale programs, not generic delivery experience.

How it works

What happens after you apply.

1. Verified profile
Submit your résumé and complete the ApTask identity + skills verification. We check right-to-work, background, and technical calibration once — never resell or re-verify — so future roles surface faster.
2. Recruiter calibration call
Within one business day, the recruiter who owns this requisition reviews your profile against the client's specific stack, arrangement, and start-date requirements. You'll hear back either way — no ghosting.
3. Client interview
If your profile is a fit, we present you to the hiring team. Most clients run 2-3 interview stages: hiring-manager screen, technical panel, and final. We prep you with the exact scorecard criteria before each round.
4. Offer + onboarding
On acceptance, you onboard W-2 with ApTask (contract) or direct-hire with the client (per role type). Benefits, payroll, and timesheets run through us. Your recruiter stays your point of contact for the length of the engagement.

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Is the Product Owner role on-site?: Yes — this role is on-site at the client's Multiple, OH location, five days per week. The client's culture and delivery cadence are calibrated around in-person collaboration for this position. Relocation support may be available for the right candidate; the recruiter will confirm during your calibration call.
Is this a contract or full-time role?: This is a contract opportunity on ApTask's payroll. If selected, you will be employed by ApTask and will receive a W-2 for the duration of your assignment. During your engagement, you will be eligible for subsidized benefits, including medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, commuter benefits, and state-mandated paid sick leave. Your pay cycle (weekly or biweekly, as applicable) will be confirmed at the time of your offer. You'll also have a dedicated ApTask recruiter as your single point of contact throughout your assignment, providing ongoing support from onboarding through completion. Many of our contract opportunities are extended or converted to permanent positions based on business needs and performance. Your recruiter can share the client's historical extension and conversion trends during the interview process. Benefits, assignment duration, extension, conversion opportunities, and eligibility are subject to client requirements, business needs, and applicable plan terms.
What is the compensation range for this role?: The advertised range for this Product Owner role is $66–$66 per hour. Where you land within the band depends on validated experience, the specific stack calibration match, and — for contract engagements — the bill-rate the client has locked in for this requisition. The recruiter will discuss the exact number during your calibration call.
How quickly does the interview process move?: If your profile is a fit for this role, you can expect the recruiter's first call within one business day. From there, interview cadence depends on the client's hiring-manager and panel availability. Total time from submission to signed offer varies by client — pre-verified profiles and calibrated submissions cut the noise, but the pace of interviews is driven by the client, not us.

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