Web Solutions Product Owner

Web Solutions Product Owner State of Nebraska - 3.4 Lincoln, NE Job Details Full-time $34.20 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid time off Qualifications Managing projects Full Job Description The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:

Lincoln, NE Hiring Rate:

$34.200

Job Posting:

JR2026-00026352

Web Solutions Product Owner (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): 05-28-2026

Job Description:

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services' Division of Operations is looking for IT Product Owner for DHHS Web Solution Applications. This position will be responsible for facilitating projects from conceptualization, planning, approval, execution, change management, and end user adoption for the IT projects for the Web Solutions team. This is an on-site role in Lincoln, Nebraska. Not eligible to be a contracted position. •The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services does not sponsor or transfer non-immigrant work visas for this position or accept

STEM OPT

(form i-983) at any time. •Examples of Work Develops and maintains the product vision, roadmap, and release plan aligned with DHHS mission, statutory requirements, funding Elicits and documents requirements from program staff, subject matter experts, end users, and stakeholders; translates program and policy needs into user stories and acceptance criteria Prioritizes the product backlog by assessing statutory mandates, risk, accessibility, security, operational impact, and measurable value to clients and staff. Provides authoritative decisions on feature scope, sequencing, and acceptance of completed work; ensures delivery aligns with program outcomes and compliance standards. Partners with Scrum Masters, Business Analysts, UX designers, technical Analysts, and security staff to support sprint planning, backlog refinement, and product increments. Coordinates with procurement, vendors, and external partners to manage integrations, service levels, and contractual deliverables as applicable. Monitors product performance through data, user feedback, and operational metrics; identifies enhancements and corrective actions; prepares briefings and reports for leadership and oversight bodies. Supports organizational change management, including stakeholder communication, training materials, adoption strategies, and transition activities Participates in audits, reviews, and governance forums; maintains artifacts (roadmaps, release notes, decision logs, risk registers) per DHHS standards.

Qualifications/Requirements Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in project management, business administration, public administration, business information systems, or a field related to the functions of the hiring agency AND two years of experience as a project manager with the responsibility to oversee the coordination, planning, initiation, and completion of major/long-term projects. OR Four years of experience and certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP). OR Five years of experience working on medium-to-large projects. Any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

Product Owner Certification 5+ years working on medium to large IT projects Experience in full scale web design and development for internal and public facing applications. Understanding of SDLC methodologies. Working with DHHS systems. Knowledge of Clarity, Workfront and JIRA.

Other:

Regular and reliable attendance required. Not a remote position - must report to the Nebraska State Office Building (NSOB) in Lincoln. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Strong interpersonal and analytical skills. Ability to clearly and concisely communicate (written and oral) technical information to non-technical audiences. Strong verbal/written communication, and presentation skills. Experience working directly with various levels of business and technical staff to determine sound technical solutions for business requirements. Effectively communicate with internal and external clients, peers, and management. Self-motivated / self-starter with the ability to work individually Strong organization, planning, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Ability to multi-task with changing priorities and requirements. Experience in a fast-paced collaborative team environment. The position must be able to perform work assigned with minimal supervision, meeting deadlines for timely completion of concurrent projects. Experience in meeting facilitation / information gathering / research exploration and problem resolution If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/ Benefits We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation. Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits Equal Opportunity Statement The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.