Product Owner – 25-04345

Job Title: Product Owner

Location: Reston, VA

Employment Type: Contract

Duration: Long Term



About VLink: Started in 2006 and headquartered in Connecticut, VLink is one of the fastest growing digital technology services and consulting companies. Since its inception, our innovative team members have been solving the most complex business, and IT challenges of our global clients.



Job Description: Your future duties and responsibilities

The Product Owner will lead the strategic direction and execution of product initiatives within the Single Family Acquisitions, Custody, and Secondary Market domains. This role involves managing the product backlog, collaborating with cross-functional teams, engaging stakeholders, and ensuring alignment with business and technical objectives. The Product Owner will also oversee production issue triaging, regulatory compliance, customer training, and product rollout strategies, while maintaining the integrity and quality of product features.



Required qualifications to be successful in this role

• Deep domain expertise in Single Family Acquisitions, Custody, and Secondary Market

• Strong understanding of industry-standard XML formats (e.g., MISMO/ULDD, 1003/ULAD, UCD)

• Experience with data mapping and working with structured data

• Proven success in Scaled Agile environments

• Familiarity with AWS Cloud technologies is highly desirable

• Ability to synthesize stakeholder insights and translate them into actionable product features

• Skilled in triaging production issues, assessing impact, and coordinating resolutions

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities

• Experience in risk and controls related to product development

• Effective collaboration and communication skills across technical and business teams

• Ability to create and deliver end-user training materials, including webinars and focus groups

• Experience in customer testing and feedback loops to refine product features

• Advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), SAFe PO/PM) are a plus

• Minimum of 7–10 years of experience in product management or ownership, preferably within the mortgage or financial services industry



Education:

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field​



Employment Practices:

EEO, ADA, FMLA Compliant

VLink is an equal opportunity employer. At VLink, we are committed to embracing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion. VLink does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, or discharge, will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, performance, and business needs.