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Job Description
Product Owner
Location: Charlotte, NC (Hybrid)
Duration: 12 Month Contract
W2 ONLY, NO C2C
Location: Charlotte, NC (Hybrid)
Duration: 12 Month Contract
W2 ONLY, NO C2C
Description:
The Product Owner (PO) is responsible for maximizing the value of the product by owning the product vision, managing the product backlog, and ensuring the delivery team is focused on the highest value work. The PO serves as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and the delivery team, translating business needs into clear, actionable requirements that drive measurable outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Product Vision & Strategy
- Define and communicate a clear product vision aligned to business objectives
- Translate strategic goals into an actionable product roadmap
- Continuously refine and evolve the product strategy based on feedback and outcomes
Backlog Ownership & Prioritization
- Own and maintain the product backlog
- Write clear user stories with well-defined acceptance criteria
- Prioritize backlog items based on value, risk, dependencies, and capacity
- Ensure backlog readiness for upcoming sprints
Stakeholder Engagement
- Act as the primary point of contact for business stakeholders
- Facilitate requirements discussions and manage competing priorities
- Communicate progress, risks, and tradeoffs clearly and proactively
Agile Delivery Support
- Partner closely with Scrum Masters and delivery teams
- Participate in sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives
- Clarify requirements, answer questions, and make timely decisions during sprints
Value Realization & Measurement
- Define success metrics and outcomes (KPIs)
- Validate delivered functionality against business needs
- Incorporate user and stakeholder feedback into backlog refinement
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years experience as a Product Owner, Business Product Manager, or similar role
- Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum practices
- Experience translating business needs into user stories and requirements
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to make tradeoff decisions and prioritize under ambiguity
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with data, analytics, or AI/ML-enabled products
- Familiarity with enterprise technology environments
- Experience using tools such as Jira, Miro, or similar
- CSPO, PSPO, or SAFe POPM certification
- High-quality backlog with minimal rework
- Delivery teams able to operate efficiently with clear priorities
- Stakeholders confident in product direction and progress
- Demonstrated business value from delivered features and capabilities