At ALSAC you do more than make a living; you make a difference.
We like people who are different…because we’re different, too. As one of the world’s most iconic and respected nonprofits, we know what it’s like to stand out. That’s why we’re looking at you. Your background, perspective, and desire to make an impact set you apart. As we work to help St. Jude cure childhood cancer, we're calling on the game-changers, innovators and visionaries to join our family. Not just for the kids of St. Jude, but also for you. Because at ALSAC, we develop and celebrate our employees. So, bring your whole, authentic self and become part of our shared mission: Finding cures. Saving children.®
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Product Owner with a background in AI or machine learning products to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of AI technologies, data analytics, and machine learning principles, along with excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills. You will be responsible for defining and communicating the vision for AI capabilities and collaborating with business leaders, developers, and end-users to gather AI use cases and requirements. Preferred experience includes working with data and AI stack features in Salesforce, Azure, and/or AWS. Key responsibilities include managing change effectively to ensure smooth transitions and adoption of new AI capabilities. The candidate should possess business acumen to align AI development with business goals, data literacy to inform decisions, and user research experience to understand needs and pain points. Additionally, experience in leading and collaborating with diverse, cross-functional teams is essential.
You will lead the team in managing all aspects of the product platform, including:
- Collaborating with upper management and key stakeholders to define the product vision, 3-year product roadmap, release plan, and backlog.
- Maintaining product-specific project plans and negotiating product feature requirements.
- Ensuring product quality and information security requirements are met.
- Translating requirements into overall system design.
- Coordinating product software releases and resolving product defects.
- Leading the team in using agile methodologies, including Scrum, to improve team effectiveness.
- Translating technical jargon to train internal teams and key stakeholders on product features, emphasizing how these features translate to business benefits.
- Working collaboratively to manage the product platform in conjunction with Architecture, Security Liaison, and the Platform Director.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Experience with third-party databases, libraries, interfaces, and internet protocols.
- Understanding of software engineering principles and techniques.
- Proficiency with software engineering tools and related technologies.
- Ability to facilitate and resolve disagreements over scope, design, and requirements.
- Knowledge of hardware, software, and network setup.
- Ability to articulate both marketing and IT needs/issues to all groups.
- Strong knowledge of technology skills and information technology techniques.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Deep understanding of iterative/agile development methodologies.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Product Development, or a related field.
- 6-8 years of information technology experience.
- Agile Product Owner certification or equivalent preferred.
This position will be located at our National Executive Office in Memphis, TN and be eligible for a hybrid work schedule.
Benefits & PerksThe following Benefits & Perks apply to Full-Time Roles Only.We’re dedicated to ensuring children and their families have every opportunity to enjoy life’s special moments. We’re also committed to giving our staff excellent benefits so they can do the same.
- Core Medical Coverage: (low cost low deductible Medical, Dental, and Vison Insurance plans)
- 401K Retirement Plan with 7% Employer Contribution
- Exceptional Paid Time Off
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
- Infertility Treatment Program
- Adoption Assistance
- Education Assistance
- Enterprise Learning and Development
- And more
ALSAC is an equal employment opportunity employer.
ALSAC does not discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or other protected status.
No Search Firms:
ALSAC does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All resumes submitted by search firms to any ALSAC employee or ALSAC representative via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without being contacted and approved by our Employee Experience team and without a valid written search agreement in place will result in no fee being paid if a referred candidate is hired by ALSAC.
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What We Do
ALSAC is the largest healthcare-related charity in the United States. Founded in 1957 by Danny Thomas, our sole mission is to raise the funds and awareness needed to operate and maintain St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®. While our headquarters can be found in Memphis, Tennessee, we have additional offices in more than 30 locations across the country and in Puerto Rico with positions in fundraising, marketing, digital, information technology, legal, finance and many other disciplines all supporting our lifesaving mission - Finding cures. Saving children. ®
At ALSAC, we believe in hiring the best and brightest from around the globe, and in 2020 we were named #1 on Fast Company's 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators. With a concerted focus on diversity and inclusion, we value and respect the contributions of all of our employees. Our work environment encourages everyone to be their authentic selves as we strive together towards a day when “no child dies in the dawn of life.”
As we look to the future, we understand that we must be relentlessly innovative. Our work helps fuel the groundbreaking research and treatment at St. Jude and ensures that families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food — because all a family should worry about is helping their child live.
View our career opportunities at https://www.stjude.org/jobs/alsac.html and follow ALSAC across social media using @stjude.
To learn more about the research hospital, follow St. Jude Children's Research Hospital on LinkedIn. For specific career opportunities available through the hospital, visit www.stjude.org/JoinOurMission.
