<p>Job Opportunities</p> <p>IT Product Owner - Self Perform Construction</p> <p>Information Technology - St. Louis, Missouri Houston, TX Phoenix, Arizona Dallas, TX</p> <p>McCarthy Holdings, Inc. (McCarthy), is the holding entity for McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., the oldest privately-held national construction company in America, and Castle Contracting. McCarthy provides the crucial business infrastructure for these entities and connects the day-to-day operations to ensure seamless operations across the business. Repeatedly honored as a great place to work and healthiest employer, McCarthy is a 100 percent employee-owned company.</p> <p>At McCarthy, we are committed to sustaining a culture that delivers great experiences for everyone. This begins with developing high-performing individuals and teams through our award-winning learning and development programs, best-in-class Total Rewards benefits, and our inclusive culture aligned with our core values: Genuine; We, Not I and All In.</p> <p>How do McCarthy partners define our culture?</p> <p>We Live Our Core Values. We do whatever it takes to deliver on our promises with honesty and integrity.</p> <p>We are Employee Owned. We are personally invested in supporting the success of the business.</p> <p>We Feel Like a Family. We value genuine connections and help each other succeed in an inclusive environment.</p> <p>We are Builders. We respect the work we do and everyone who helps make it happen safely.</p> <p>Position Summary</p> <p>This role will act as the primary liaison between IT and Self Perform Leadership Team to equip our business to make the right decisions with the right Application experience. This includes the following business areas, but is not limited to craft management, productivity tracking toolsets, material management, and prefabrication.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities</p> <p>Product Vision and Strategy</p> <ul> <li> <p>Define and communicate a clear business product vision aligned with business goals and stakeholder needs.</p> </li><li> <p>Ensure all business and IT teams understand the product's long-term objectives and the value it delivers to stakeholders.</p> </li><li> <p>Continuously evaluate and evolve the product roadmap based on stakeholder feedback and emerging business requirements.</p> </li></ul> <p>Product Backlog Management</p> <ul> <li> <p>Create, prioritize, and maintain the product backlog to reflect the most valuable features and improvements.</p> </li><li> <p>Regularly refine backlog items to ensure readiness for development and alignment with strategic goals.</p> </li></ul> <p>Stakeholder Engagement</p> <ul> <li> <p>Engage with stakeholders to gather requirements, understand needs, and align priorities.</p> </li><li> <p>Act as a collaborative business partner to help stakeholders achieve their vision while balancing input with the overall product strategy.</p> </li><li> <p>Manage expectations and foster strong relationships with business leaders, influencers, and project teams.</p> </li></ul> <p>Acceptance Criteria and Quality Assurance</p> <ul> <li> <p>Define clear acceptance criteria for deliverables and ensure the development team understands the requirements.</p> </li><li> <p>Review and accept completed work to confirm it meets defined criteria and quality standards.</p> </li><li> <p>Follow testing procedures to manage new functionality and updates to existing systems.</p> </li></ul> <p>Team Collaboration</p> <ul> <li> <p>Collaborate with application teams, developers, vendors, and business stakeholders to clarify requirements and provide guidance.</p> </li><li> <p>Foster a collaborative environment where team members feel supported and empowered to make decisions.</p> </li></ul> <p>Performance Monitoring and Adjustments</p> <ul> <li> <p>Monitor product development progress, utilization, and performance.</p> </li><li> <p>Make necessary adjustments to schedules, costs, and resources to achieve project goals.</p> </li><li> <p>Ensure timely delivery of high-quality solutions.</p> </li></ul> <p>Continuous Improvement</p> <ul> <li> <p>Analyze stakeholder feedback to identify opportunities for improvement.</p> </li><li> <p>Implement changes to enhance the product's value, usability, and performance.</p> </li></ul> <p>Vendor Management</p> <ul> <li> <p>Manage relationships with third-party vendors, including agreements and feedback on SaaS product development.</p> </li><li> <p>Ensure vendors deliver solutions that align with organizational needs and standards.</p> </li></ul> <p>Project Management</p> <ul> <li> <p>Plan and execute project activities using agile principles.</p> </li><li> <p>Track risks, set clear goals, and ensure all team members adhere to deadlines and deliverables.</p> </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li> <p>Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline.</p> </li><li> <p>Minimum of 7+ years of experience in IT systems analysis, delivery, and product ownership.</p> </li><li> <p>Experience with construction operations and related technology solutions including Autodesk, Procore, Trimble, HCSS, and CMIC.</p> </li><li> <p>Extensive knowledge of existing and emerging technologies, practices, and processes.</p> </li><li> <p>Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with the aptitude for acquiring new skills.</p> </li><li> <p>Effective communication skills (verbal and written).</p> </li><li> <p>Highly collaborative team player with the ability to manage cross-functional relationships.</p> </li><li> <p>Proven ability to manage vendor relationships and deliver projects with significant business impact.</p> </li><li> <p>Experience leveraging agile principles and managing complex, interdepartmental projects.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to travel quarterly throughout the year</p> </li></ul> <p>McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.</p>