Product Owner/Business Analyst

Job Title: Business Analyst

Location: Remote

Duration: Contract - 12 months

Pay Range: $50/hr. to $54/hr. (W2)

Job ID: 373570

About BCforward

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

Job Description

We are seeking a Product Owner / Business Analyst to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in procurement, product ownership, and client-facing business analysis and a proven ability to deliver measurable business value, drive operational excellence, and enhance client experience across enterprise applications.

Responsibilities:

• Own end-to-end product lifecycle for a client's application, from roadmap through delivery and sustainment.
• Serve as primary partner to internal and external clients, gather requirements, and translate needs into actionable backlog items.
• Define and prioritize features, user stories, and acceptance criteria to ensure business outcomes and operational KPIs.
• Manage software licensing agreements, including vendor negotiations and client communications.
• Collaborate with Finance and cross-functional teams to communicate status, risks, and value realization.
• Leverage data visualization to synthesize complex issues and present clear insights to stakeholders at varying levels.
• Support procurement activities and OEM engagement to optimize cost, compliance, and vendor performance.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of procurement and business analyst experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong critical thinking, problem solving, decision-making, and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to tell the story for Finance and business partners.
• Proven ability to summarize complex issues, synthesize key points, and communicate findings using data visualization.
• Ability to quickly gain subject matter expertise and apply institutional knowledge to deliver quality analytics.
• Confidence and business maturity to work independently and collaborate across all levels.
• Flexibility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with comfort handling ambiguity.
• Demonstrated passion for improving the business and contributing within teams.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with OEMs and procurement platforms, including Coupa.
• Background in Agile delivery and product ownership practices.

Why BCforward?

At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Opportunities for growth with global clients.
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects.

About Our Commitment

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Interested? Apply Now!

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