Associate Product Manager Entry Level Jobs in Gilbert, AZ

Job#: 3028760
Job Description:
Apex Systems is looking for a GenAI PO/BA for one of our large banking clients.
Location: Charlotte NC, Chandler AZ, Irving TX, Minneapolis MN
Onsite expectation: Hybrid 3 days onsite/week
Pay range: $52.50 - $55.50
Contract Length: 12mo
Note: We are unable to consider C2C or third-party submissions.
Overview
Seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Generative AI Associate Product Manager/ Business Analyst to support a GEN AI Initiative within the Commercial Banking (wholesale) LOB. This hybrid role blends analytical depth of a Business/Data Analyst, the strategic thinking of a Product Manager, and the executional rigor of a Product Owner.
Key Responsibilities

• Backlog Management
  • Assist product manager in maintaining the product backlog, prioritizing backlog with guidance from Product Manager
  • Breakdown prioritized features into functional and nonfunctional user stories for technology, and Data science teams
  • Identify all components required (UI, Backend, Gen AI) to implement a feature
  • Craft clear concise and actionable user stories for UI, Backend, API, Gen AI with defined acceptance criteria and Definition of Done
• Product execution and delivery
  • Understand Feature details quickly grasp context, breakdown into user stories
  • Groom user stories with Development team and ensure Development team has clear understanding of the acceptance criteria
  • Understand team's capacity/velocity and story sizing
  • Participate in Sprint Planning meetings, provide input on user stories that must be prioritized by technology team and provide input in defining sprint goals
  • Partner with UI/UX team to design UI/UX considering all key aspects of UI development
  • Identify dependencies across multiple teams and work with teams to prioritize stories with all dependent teams
  • Provide input to help Development and Data science teams finalize solution approach for user stories considering aspects like scalability, extensibility, performance etc.
  • Complete PO validation of user stories/release/launch
  • Coordinate with QA to ensure coverage of critical scenarios
  • Drive UAT testing, reporting, defect management and prioritization for tech teams
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Facilitate communication between stakeholders as needed to remove impediments, communicate progress of sprint, highlight risks, issues dependencies etc
  • Documenting meeting notes and action items from cross functional meetings
  • Maintain centralized document repository for Project artifacts that can be accessed by all key stakeholders
• Data
  • Understand data requirements for Gen AI and explore different sources of data based on data requirements
  • Collaborate with multiple POs to understand the data and integration capabilities
  • Create Data mapping (source to target) for data between 2 or more systems
  • Validate the data in different sources to ensure quality
  • Create Data integration stories, API testing, Batch data testing
  • Create user stories for integration, testing criteria
• Requirements
  • Detail oriented and highly organized
  • Understanding of system flow, architecture design, API, DB construct
  • Ability to translate complex features into user stories
  • Strong analytical and business skills
  • Experience in software development, business analysis, data analysis, software testing cycle.
  • Strong experience in deep diving into data, good understanding of Teradata, Mongo db (document db)

o At least 2-5 years' experience with SQL/ No SQL queries
o Experience understanding json, API swagger

• Good understanding of web application, API development, Application performance, UI/UX development
• Experience using JIRA, Figma, Postman

Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience working on AI/ML products in a Financial Services industry.
Familiarity with LLMs, prompt engineering, and responsible AI frameworks.
Understanding of System architecture, technical specifications etc
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .
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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.