Location: Charlotte, NC
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Contract W2 Only NO Corp to Corp/C2C
We are seeking a well-rounded Product Owner / Project Manager with strong experience in User Acceptance Testing (UAT), automation scripting, and Agile project delivery. This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent organizational skills who can coordinate UAT across multiple projects, manage timelines, and facilitate planning sessions. The ideal candidate has a background in Agile methodologies, strong project management skills, and the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Lead and coordinate End-to-End UAT activities across multiple projects, ensuring test cases, timelines, and outcomes are aligned.
Create, manage, and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and executive-level presentations.
Write user stories and acceptance criteria for Agile Scrum teams.
Facilitate cross-functional working sessions and stakeholder meetings, both virtually and in-person.
Track and monitor timelines across projects, including integration testing and production validation dates.
Support the development of automation test scripts/cases aligned with business requirements.
Ensure project deliverables follow SDLC principles and Agile best practices.
Partner with stakeholders at multiple levels to communicate project status, risks, and outcomes.
Provide forward-looking planning and proactive risk management for ongoing projects.
Assist in managing Cornerstone-related projects, ensuring consistent alignment across initiatives.
5+ years of experience as a Product Owner, Project Manager, or Business Analyst on Agile Scrum teams.
Proven ability to perform end-to-end UAT coordination.
Strong project management background with experience facilitating meetings, creating presentations, and driving execution.
Experience writing user stories and acceptance criteria in Agile environments.
Hands-on experience with automation testing (creating and running scripts).
Familiarity with APIs and enterprise integration concepts.
Experience with tools such as JIRA, QC/ALM, and Confluence.
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously with attention to detail.
Strong communication skills ā verbal, written, and interpersonal ā with the ability to present to mid-to-senior level stakeholders.
Independent, proactive, and self-motivated with strong problem-solving abilities.
Flexible and adaptable to evolving project needs.