MDM Product Owner (SQL)

About the role

Gartner is looking for an experienced Product Owner for Master Data Management within its Chief Data and Analytics Office. The role acts as the voice of customers and the product team, guiding engineering teams on product capabilities, managing the backlog and incorporating stakeholder feedback. It covers Gartner's enterprise and account customer data domains, supporting process improvements, data management and large- and small-scale initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Define and maintain alignment on product vision, roadmap and strategy with stakeholders.
• Turn problem statements, customer needs and solution hypotheses into user stories or requirements with clear acceptance criteria and measurable success metrics.
• Analyze data quality and curate insights to drive requirements that increase business value.
• Lead backlog refinement sessions and continuously prioritize backlog items, balancing business value, technical feasibility and long-term strategy.
• Support Scrum Masters and development teams through development roadblocks and collaborate with QA teams on test scenarios and product design sign-off.
• Maintain documentation on shared file systems and adhere to quality processes.

Required profile

• 5+ years of product management experience, with proven success in defining, building and maintaining products.
• Experience managing multiple projects and products and deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong requirements gathering, stakeholder management and meeting facilitation skills.
• Excellent communication, able to explain complex topics concisely to stakeholders including senior leaders.

Required skills

• Solid SQL skills and basic understanding of data analysis tools and techniques.
• Experience with Agile methodologies.

What we offer

• Base salary range of 86,000 to 118,000 USD, plus an annual bonus or uncapped sales incentive plan.
• 20+ PTO days plus holidays and floating holidays in the first year.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K with corporate match, health-and-wellness allowance, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, Employee Stock Purchase Plan and Employee Assistance Program.
• Hybrid work option and flexible schedule.