GRC Platform Product Owner (W2 Only/ No C2C) (Local Candidates Only)

Description

This role supports and shapes the Makoto (SAI360) GRC platform, a strategic enterprise system used across Compliance, Operational Risk, Information Security, Finance Controls, and Enterprise Risk Management.

Required Qualifications:

- Prior experience within Financial Services is required.

- Hands-on experience implementing or supporting Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platforms, such as SAI360, Archer, ServiceNow GRC, OneTrust, or similar solutions.

- Strong subject matter expertise in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) disciplines, including Risk Management, Controls, Compliance, Policy Management, Process Governance, and Operational Risk.

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Role Summary

The Technical Business Analyst / Product Owner is a hybrid role accountable for both product direction and detailed functional execution for the Makoto (SAI360) platform.

This role owns business priorities, scope decisions, and acceptance, while also producing hands on requirements, functional designs, and technical analysis to ensure high quality delivery. It is ideal for a detail oriented professional who can operate as the accountable owner between business stakeholders, technology teams, and the SAI360 vendor.

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Key Responsibilities

Product Ownership & Decision Authority

Coordinate with stakeholders on the product vision, priorities, and roadmap for assigned Makoto modules

Coordinate and drive scope, sequencing, and trade off decisions across regulatory, business, and technical demands

Coordinate and drive Makoto product backlog grooming and prioritize:

o Regulatory and audit driven work

o Enhancements and fast followers

o Defects and technical improvements

Define success metrics and ensure delivered functionality meets business outcomes

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Technical Business Analysis (Primary Execution Focus)

Lead requirements elicitation with business, risk, compliance, and InfoSec stakeholders

Develop and maintain FRDs, and functional specifications, including:

o End to end workflows

o Data models and attributes

o Role based permissions and behaviors

o Integration touchpoints (e.g., Archer, Databricks, reporting feeds)

o Edge cases and exception handling

Translate regulatory and policy requirements into build ready, testable requirements

Create and manage JIRA stories with clear acceptance criteria

Decompose complex GRC processes into executable functional scenarios

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Technical & Platform Collaboration

Partner closely with Tech Leads to:

o Evaluate configuration vs customization options

o Assess technical feasibility and platform constraints

o Align functional intent with technical design

Support integration analysis and data flow design

Triage issues to distinguish between:

o Functional defects

o Product limitations

o Enhancement requests

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Sprint, UAT & Release Accountability

Participate actively in sprint planning and reviews

Provide real time functional decisions during sprint execution

Coordinate business acceptance criteria and validate delivered work

Coordinate with business to define UAT scenarios and support execution

Coordinate with business UAT sign off and business readiness decisions

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Stakeholder & Vendor Engagement

Act as the primary functional and product contact for the Makoto platform

Engage with senior stakeholders across Compliance, Risk, InfoSec, Finance, and Operations

Provide structured, actionable feedback to the SAI360 vendor

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Continuous Improvement & Adoption

Identify opportunities to improve usability, workflows, and reporting

Drive standardization and best practices across Makoto modules

Support training, communications, and change impact assessments

Continuously refine requirement and delivery standards to reduce rework

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Required Qualifications

8+ years of experience as a senior Business Analyst, Product Owner, or hybrid BA/PO

Strong experience owning enterprise platforms in regulated environments

Proven ability to write high quality FRDs, and functional specifications

Hands on experience with JIRA and Agile delivery

Strong understanding of system integrations, data flows, and platform configuration

Demonstrated ability to make decisions under ambiguity and competing priorities

Excellent stakeholder communication and facilitation skills

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Preferred Qualifications

Experience with GRC platforms (SAI360, Archer, ServiceNow GRC, OneTrust, or similar)

Domain knowledge in:

o Risk & control frameworks

o Regulatory assessments and obligations

o Audit, issue management, and remediation workflows

Certified Product Owner (CSPO, SAFe POPM) or equivalent

Experience working directly with third party vendors

Exposure to reporting and analytics (Power BI, data extracts, dashboards)

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Key Skills & Competencies

Product ownership and prioritization

Technical and functional requirements analysis

Agile delivery and backlog management

Systems thinking and integration awareness

Strong written documentation skills

Decisive, outcome focused leadership

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What Success Looks Like in This Role

Clear priorities that reduce delivery churn

High quality requirements that minimize UAT rework

Predictable releases aligned to regulatory commitments

Strong alignment between business intent and technical delivery

Increased confidence and adoption of the Makoto platform

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Charlotte, NC.

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $65.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a Contract position based out of Charlotte, NC.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 25, 2026.

This is a hybrid position in Charlotte,NC.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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